SPX POWER TEAM C Serie Instructions D'utilisation page 5

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED)
• To help prevent personal injury, do not allow personnel to go under or work on a load before it is properly
cribbed or blocked. All personnel must be clear of the load before lowering.
• Never use extreme heat to disassemble a hydraulic cylinder or ram. Metal fatigue and/or seal damage will
result and can lead to unsafe operating conditions.
• Use extreme caution when disassembling a spring return cylinder. All springs can store energy which
can be released suddenly and cause personal injury. Mechanically restrain the gland nut or end cap when
disassembling any compressed or extended cylinders which have an internally compressed spring. Consult
the parts list to determine the type of spring loading. Observe all warnings and cautions.
• The guide cannot cover every hazard or situation so always do the job with SAFETY FIRST.
IMPORTANT:
• Keep the cylinder clean at all times.
• While at a job site, when the cylinder is not in use, keep the piston rod fully retracted and upside down.
• Use an approved, high-grade pipe thread sealant to seal all hydraulic connections. PTFE tape can be used
if only one layer of tape is used and it is applied carefully (two threads back) to prevent the tape from being
pinched by the coupler and broken off inside the pipe end. Any loose pieces of tape could travel through the
system and obstruct the flow of fluid or cause jamming of precision-fit parts.
• Always use protective covers on disconnected quick couplers.
• When mounting cylinders or rams using the internal piston rod threads, collar threads, threaded tie rods or
base mounting holes, the threads must be fully engaged. Always use SAE grade 8 or better fasteners when
attaching components to cylinders or rams and tighten securely.
• Limiting the stroke on spring return cylinders will prolong spring life.
• Limiting the stroke and pressure on all cylinders will prolong their life.
These instructions are written to help you, the user, more effectively use and maintain your single-acting or double-acting
cylinders and rams. If any questions, please call your nearest Power Team facility (see listing).
NOTE: For a detailed parts list or to locate a Power Team Authorized Hydraulic Service Center, contact your
nearest Power Team facility. A list of all Power Team facilities is located at the end of this document.
Some of the information included in these instructions was selected from A.N.S.I. B30.1 and applies to the construction,
installation, operation, inspection and maintenance of hydraulic cylinders. It is strongly recommended that you read
A.N.S.I. B30.1 to answer any questions not covered in these instructions. The complete A.N.S.I. B30.1 standard which
contains additional information can be obtained at a nominal cost from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers,
United Engineering Center, 345 East 47th, New York, New York 10017.
An inspection checklist (Form No. 105503) is available on request from your nearest Power Team facility.
Your cylinder, hose(s), couplings and pump all must be rated for the same maximum operating pressure, correctly
connected and compatible with the hydraulic fluid used. An improperly matched system can cause the system to fail and
possibly cause serious injury. If you are in doubt, consult your nearest Power Team facility.
© 2017 SPX FLOW, Inc.
INTRODUCTION
SYSTEM EVALUATION
5
Form No. 102397
Rev. 7 Sept. 5, 2017