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CARE |
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Except where hose-specific standards apply, the standards
per DIN 7716 apply.
Worksheet no. T00 L/9/95/ZH 1/134 of the German Mutual Indemnity Association
for the Chemical Industry (Berufsgenossenschaft der Chemischen Industrie)
also provides advice on storage and maintenance.
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OPTIMUM HANDLING
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- Use according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Do not bend beyond the permissible bending radius.
- Avoid torsion loadings.
- Avoid driving over hoses.
- Do not pull across rough surfaces and sharp edges.
- Do not apply excessive tension or pressure loadings.
- Avoid bending in the area of couplings.
- Protect non-concealed endings against media contact.
- Drain and clean after use.
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| OPTIMUM
STORAGE |
- Cool (15-25°C), dry, with little exposure to
light and draughts.
- Free of tension and free of kinks.
- Protect against environmental influences if stored outdoors.
- Avoid contamination by chlorides, bromides, iodines, external or
flash rust.
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| OPTIMUM
CHECKING AND MAINTENANCE |
- Continuous visual inspection of hose and fittings.
- Recurrent maintenance and inspections, e.g.
per DIN 2825, DIN EN 12115, etc.
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