HOSE CARE
 

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.

OPTIMUM HANDLING


  • 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.


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.

OPTIMUM CHECKING AND MAINTENANCE

  • Continuous visual inspection of hose and fittings.
  • Recurrent maintenance and inspections, e.g. per DIN 2825, DIN EN 12115, etc.