STORAGE If you want
your hose to last 10 years and more, here are some tips.
Store hose in cool,
dry rooms.
Store them away
from direct sunlight and heat vents. .Keep them away from
arc welders and other electrical equipment .
Do not open hoses
from original wrapping till you actually need them .
If the hose ends
are plugged when shipped, do not unplug them till ready for
installation (to keep the inside of hose clean)
Always store the
hose in moderate humid atmosphere at temperature ranging
from 500 to 75°
Do not hang coiled
hose on a hook.
Hose shipped
straight should be stored straight.
Open the packing
carefully when using knives or sharp tools.
COUPLINGS
Different types of
couplings need to be used for different hoses for the sake
of human safety and hose assembly life. .Use proper size
couplings and install them correctly.
Use approved
couplings for steam, LP Gas, Corrosive chemicals and
petroleum products.
If the coupling
comes in contact with flammable material, make sure it is
made of non-sparking material such as brass or aluminium.
Before installing
couplings check them for burrs or sharp edges .
Make sure the hose
ends are cut square before installing the couplings.
Avoid oil based and
permanent lubricant when installing , couplings. Water and
soap solution is a better alternative.
STATIC ELECTRICITY
In some
applications, it is important that the hose conducts
electricity from the end of one coupling, through the hose,
to the other coupling. This electrical bond, called a Static
Bond, dissipates the Static Electricity that some materials
generate when they pass through the hose. If this
electricity is not picked up and conducted away from the
material by the hose, a dangerous explosion could result .
To discharge Static
Electricity, static wires are provided in such hoses e.g.
Petrol, Sandblast etc.