Power Team SPXFLOW RWP55 - Safety Symbols and Definitions; Safety Precautions; Hydraulic Hoses Safety

Form No. 102977
Rev. 2 Jun. 02, 2022
2© SPX FLOW, Inc.
SAFETY SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
Safety symbols are used to identify any action or lack of action that can cause personal injury.
Your reading and understanding of these safety symbols is very important.
WARNING
: Danger is used only when your action or lack of action will cause serious human
injury or death
: Warning is used to describe any action or lack of action where a serious injury can
occur.
: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT: Important is used when action or lack of action can cause equipment failure, either
immediate or over a long period of time.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
: All WARNING statements must be carefully observed to help prevent personal injury.
Hydraulic hoses
• Before operating the pump, all hose connections must be tightened with the proper
tools. Do not overtighten. Connections should only be tightened securely and leak-free.
Overtightening can cause premature thread failure or high pressure ttings to split at
pressures lower than their rated capacities.
• Always shut o󰀨 the electric motor before breaking any connections in the system.
• Should a hydraulic hose ever rupture, burst, or need to be disconnected, immediately shut
o󰀨 the pump. Never attempt to grasp a leaking pressurized hose with your hands. The force
of escaping hydraulic uid could cause serious injury.
• Do not subject the hose to potential hazard such as re, sharp surfaces, extreme heat or
cold, or heavy impact. Do not let the hose kink, twist, curl or bend so tightly that oil ow
within the hose is blocked or reduced. Periodically inspect the hose for wear, because any of
these conditions can damage the hose.
• Do not use the hose to move attached equipment. Stress can damage the hose, causing
personal injury.
• Hose material and coupler seals must be compatible with the hydraulic uid used. Hoses
also must not come in contact with corrosive materials such as creosote-impregnated
objects and some paints. Consult the manufacturer before painting a hose. Never paint the
couplers. Hose deterioration due to corrosive materials can result in personal injury.