Thank you for purchasing a high quality Bowman hydraulic oil cooler.
Bowman® has been manufacturing hydraulic oil coolers for over 60 years and our products are
renowned for their quality, heat transfer performance and durability.
Please read this ‘Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide’ carefully before installation to
ensure your hydraulic oil cooler operates eciently and reliably.
Please keep this guide for future reference to ensure the long term performance of you
Bowman hydraulic oil cooler.
Should you require advice or assistance, please contact your Bowman stockist or distributor.
Further copies of this ‘Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide’ can be downloaded from
our web site www.ej-bowman.com
Introduction
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Contents
Introduction 2
1. Safety
1.1 Hazards when handling
the oil cooler 3
1.2 Safety instructions 3
1.3 Approved use 3
1.4 Potential hazards 4
2. Installation
2.1 Transport / storage 4
2.2 Fitting 4
2.3 Connecting the cooler 5
2.4 Marine installation
recommendations 6
2.5 Orice plates 6
2.6 Composite end
cover torque gures 6
3. Operation
3.1 Maximum ow rates 7
3.2 General information 7
4. Commissioning 8
5. Maintenance / Repair
5.1 Winter shut-down in
areas exposed to frost 8
5.2 General Maintenance 9
5.3 Cleaning 9
5.4 End cover bolt
tightening sequence 9
6. Potential Service Issues 10
6.1 Tube failures 10
6.2 Fault nding 10
7. Warranty 11
8. Spare Parts 11
9. CE Marking Documentation11
10. Notes on zinc anodes 11
BOWMAN® Hydraulic Oil Coolers are only approved for cooling hydraulic oil.
Any other use unless sanctioned by BOWMAN® is not approved.
BOWMAN® declines all liability for damage associated or arising from such use:
The maximum permissible operating pressure must not exceed:
Oil side: 20 bar max.
Water side: 16 bar max.
Applies to EC-RK three pass threaded connections only – for other versions
please contact BOWMAN® for guidance.
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