!
WARNING
Failure to comply with the following warnings may Do not pull, position or move cylinder setup by the
result in personal injury as well as property hose. Use carrying handle or other means of safe
damage. transport.
• Study, understand, and follow all instructions Do not handle pressurized hoses. Never attempt to
provided with and on this device before use. grasp a leaking pressurized hose. Ensure to release
• The user must be a qualified operator familiar with the system pressure before disconnecting hydraulic
the correct operation, maintenance, and use of cylinders. hose or connections.
Wear protective gear when operating Hydraulic fluid can ignite and burn. Keep hydraulic
hydraulic equipment. equipment away from flames and heat. Excessive
heat will soften seals, resulting in fluid leaks. Heat
also weakens hose materials.
This device is NOT suitable for use as support
device! As the load is lifted, use blocking and cribbing Cylinder must be on a stable base which is able
to guard against a falling load. Stay clear of a lifted to support the load while pushing or lifting. Use shims,
load before it is properly supported. Never rely on friction material or constrains to prevent slippage
hydraulic pressure to support a load. of the base or load. Ensure cylinder is fully engaged
into/onto adapters, extension accessories.
Crush Hazard. Keep hands and feet away
from cylinder and workpiece during Center load on cylinder. Distribute load evenly across
operation. the entire saddle surface. Do not off-center loads on
a cylinder. The load can tip or the cylinder can
• Do not exceed rated capacity of the cylinder or “kick out”.
any equipment in the system. The cylinder is
designed for a max. pressure of 10,000 psi. Never try to disassemble a hydraulic cylinder, refer
• Do not connect a cylinder to a pump with higher pressure rating. repairs to qualified, authorized personal. Contact BVA
• Do not subject cylinder to a shock loads, a load dropped Hydraulics tech service for authorized service center.
suddenly, causing the system pressure to exceed rated
pressure. vy
Do not subject hose to sharp objects or heavy
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impact.
The system operating pressure must not exceed the
pressure rating of the lowest rated component
the system. Install a pressure gauge or other load Hose material or seals must not come in contact with
measuring instrument to monitor the operating pressure. Burst corrosive materials such as battery acid, creosote-
hazard exists if hose, connection or any other component in the impregnated objects and wet paint. Never paint a
system exceed its rated pressure. coupler or hose.
Avoid damaging hydraulic hose. Do not allow hose • No alteration shall be made to the cylinder.
to kink, twist, curl, crush, cut or bend so tightly that • Use only factory authorized fasteners, accessories
fluid flow within the hose is blocked or reduced. and hydraulic fluid.
Periodically inspect the hose for wear.
INSTALLATION ! WARNING: Before operating the pump, tighten all hose
connections with proper tools. Do not overtighten. Connections
NOTICE: Use an approved, high-grade pipe sealant to seal all should only be tightened securely and leak-free. Overtightening can
hydraulic connections. cause premature thread failure or high pressure fittings to burst.
1. Remove the dust cover and rubber plug from coupler. ! WARNING: Before repairs are made, depressurize cylinder.
2. Inspect all threads and fittings for signs of wear or damage, and
replace as needed. Clean all threads and fittings. Tips for hydraulic hoses & fluid transmission lines:
3. Connect hydraulic hose from hydraulic pump to the cylinder • Avoid short runs of straight line tubing. Straight line runs do not
coupler. Ensure that there are no fluid leaks. provide for expansion and contraction due to pressure and/or
4. Install in-line pressure gauge. temperature changes.
5. Check for leaks in system and have repaired by qualified • Reduce stress in tube lines. Long tubing runs should be
personnel. supported by brackets or clips.
NOTICE: The use of cylinder attachments or extensions reduces
the cylinder capacity by at least 50% per attachment/extension.