 |
Hose Assemblies |
 |
|
 |
Magnetos |
 |
|
 |
Couplings |
 |
|
 |
Drain Valves |
 |
|
|
| Installation of Hose Assemblies |
|
|
 |
When
selecting a hose assembly, be certain it meets:
- Size requirements
- Pressure requirements, both operating and profile or application
- Temperature range
- Fluid compatibility
General
All hose assemblies whether
rubber or PTFE, should always be handled with care to prevent excessive
bending, twisting and kinking. Dragging hose on ground surfaces,
using them as climbing handles and severe bending to fit cramped
storage areas must be avoided. Kinking of hose occurs more easily
in larger sizes and in very short assemblies. Care should be exercised
in handling and installing both rubber and PTFE hose assemblies.
Proper
Installation
- Attach
the hose to the most inaccessible end of its routing first.
Finger tighten only, so the hose is free to turn during initial
installation. Hose should not be twisted on final installation.
- Attach
the other end of the hose in the same manner.
- Properly
orient the hose along its routing and install the required
line support clamps.
- Use
proper torque and remember to always lubricate! Use established
installation torque values or consult ARP908 for limits.
Also, the Flats From Finger Tight (F.F.F.T.) method is
simple to use and more consistent than measuring input
force. Dissimilar materials or metals require different
values (e.g. aluminium to stainless steel).
When securing
the line support clamps, exercise care in distributing hose
slack between the hose connections and the clamps. Do not bend
or force the hose to a sharp angle at any location. Be sure
to use gradual curves for all routing. Installation of clamps
must never restrict travel or cause the hose line to be subjected
to tension, torsion, compression, or shear stress during flexing
cycles. Avoid installation of undersized hose support clamps.
See AIR1569.
Position hose assemblies so the flexible portion of the hose
extends at least one times the hose diameter before starting
a bend.
Always lubricate fitting threads prior to installation. Two
wrenches may be used to tighten end connections to prevent
twisting of the hose or over-torquing of fittings. Use one
wrench to hold the nipple hex, if provided, while the other
wrench is used to tighten the swivel nut. On hose assemblies
that do not provide a hex for holding, use extra care to prevent
twisting of hoses.
|
|
|
|
|
picture
1 |
|
|
|
picture 2 |
|
|
|
picture 3 |
|
|
|
picture
4 |
|
|
|
picture 5 |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|