SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Tool operators and maintenance personnel must always comply with the safety precautions given in this manual, and on the stickers and tags attached to or on the tool and hose(s).
These safety precautions are for your safety. Review them carefully before operating the tool or performing any maintenance or repairs.
Supervising personnel may specify additional precau- tions for your work area to comply with company policies and local safety regulations. Enter any added precau- tions in the space provided in this manual.
The RV06 Rocker Valve will provide safe, dependable service if operated in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. Read and understand the manu- al any decals, labels, or tags attached to the tool and hose(s). Failure to do so can cause serious personal in- jury or damage to the equipment.
•Operator must start in a work area without bystand- ers. The operator must be familiar with all prohibited work areas such as excessive slopes and danger- ous terrain conditions.
•Establish a training program for all operators to en- sure safe operation of the tool.
•Do not operate the tool unless thoroughly trained or under the supervision of the instructor.
•Always wear personal protection equipment (PPE) such as goggles, safety shoes, head, eye, breath- ing, and ear protection when operating the tool. Use gloves and aprons when necessary.
•All fittings, connectors, quick couplers, and hoses used in the high pressure circuit must be capable of 10,000 psi/690 bar operation.
•All fittings, connectors, quick couplers, and hoses must be
•Do not operate the tool if it is damaged, improperly adjusted, or incompletely assembled.
•Use only hydraulic hoses labeled and certified non- conductive when using the rocker valve/intensifier on or near electric lines.
•Do not use tightly coiled or twisted hoses.
•Hoses should not be kinked, cut, swollen or heavily abraded at any point along their entire length.
•Damaged fittings, connectors, quick couplers, and hoses may fail at or below their rated working pres- sure, resulting in serious injury or death.
•Do not attempt to locate hydraulic leaks by feel- ing around hoses and fittings with bare hands OR gloved hands.
(oil injection). To inspect for leaks,
•Do not operate the tool at fluid temperatures above
140 °F/60 °C. Operation at higher temperatures can cause higher than normal temperatures at the tool, which can result in operator discomfort.
•To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, all tool maintenance, repair, and service must be per- formed by properly trained personnel.
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