OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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AIR HOSE RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
Safety devices such as hose restraints (whipchecks) must be used
to prevent hose whipping if a connection fails. Whipchecks are to be
constructed of woven stainless steel, galvanized steel wire rope or
chain with a minimum strength adequate for the supplied pressure and
hose diameter. Whipchecks must be fastened to suitable mounting
points or shackles.
The mounts and/or shackles are to be of the same or greater
strength as the whipchecks. An engineer should be consulted about
suitability of whipchecks, mounts, mounting points, shackles and
fittings as well as strength rating of materials. Whipchecks must be
used at the hose origination, termination and each hose to hose
connection.
Hoses can fail in areas other than at connecting points and require
daily inspection of the hoses for:
S Cuts, cracks or kinks
S Weakened clamps due to rust and corrosion
S Damaged connections
S Deformity
S Incorrect or incompatible components or fittings
S Any visual damage
Hoses must be selected that are rated for the application as to the
maximum pressure and temperature to be encountered as well as
compatible with the materials being conveyed inside the hose. Hoses
must be compatible with the compressor oil.
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