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Assembly, Commissioning and Maintenance of Hydraulic Cylinders

1. General
Before commissioning hydraulic cylinders the guidelines stated within the following catalogue sheets have to be taken into account: Relevant catalogue sheet German standard DIN 24 346 ISO standard ISO 4413

RE 07 100/12.96
Replaces: 08.96

3.2 Filtration A reliable filtration increases the service life of the hydraulic cylinder. Please take note of the maximum recommended contamination grade to NAS 1638 as stated within our catalogue sheet. The maximum permissible filter element pressure differential must not be exceeded. We recommend that filters are fitted with clogging indicators. Great care with regard to cleanliness should be taken when changing filter elements. Contamination on the outlet side of the filter can be flushed into the system and cause malfunctions. Contamination of the inlet side reduces the service life of the filter element. 3.3 Air bleeding Under no load conditions loosen the bleed screws or pipe fittings on the base or rod end. Let the air escape. Close the bleed screw or the fitting only when the oil is free of bubbles. Retighten the bleed screw or fitting.

2. Installation
2.1 Instalation guidelines Before the hydraulic cylinder is fitted into the system, the designation of the hydraulic cylinder should be compared with the order data. Cleanliness: When installing the cylinder and the local area. Piping and reservoir must, before installation, be cleaned of dirt, scale, sand, swarf, etc. Welded or hot formed pipes are to be pickeled, flushed and finally oiled. For cleaning only use lint free cloths or special paper. Sealing materials such as hemp, putty or sealing tape are not permissible.

4. Maintenance
4.1 Hydraulic cylinders are basically maintenance free; However bearing lubrication e.g. swivel eyes or trunnions has to be taken into account. 4.2 Check for leakage at frequent intervals. 4.3 Changing seals Moving seals are wear parts. Should internal or external leakage reach an unacceptably high level, we recommend that the hydraulic cylinders are returned to our works so that when the seals are changed the guides etc. can also be checked.

2.2 Installation position optional 2.3 Electrical connections Position transducer Inductive limit switch The pin allocation can be obtained from the relevant data sheet.

3. Commissioning
3.1 Pressure fluid The recommendations stated within the data sheets are to be taken into account. Pressure and temperature ranges are to be observed. Check to ensure that the system pressure fluid is compatable with the permissible (see part no.) pressure fluid of the hydraulic cylinder. Generally the following can be used: Mineral oil (HL; HLP) to DIN 51 524 Phosphate ester (HFD-R) Other fluids on request! The manufactures recommendations concerning maximum temperatures should not be exceeded. In order to obtain constant responce characteristics from the system, it is recommended that the fluid temperature should be held constant (5 C).

5. Storage
5.1 Storage room requirements: Dry, dust free room, free of corrosive materials and vapours. 5.2 When storing for longer than 6 months: Fill the hydraulic cylinders with anti-corrosion oil and plug the ports. The guidelines stated in AB 01-02.11 are to be taken into account.

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Notes

Mannesmann Rexroth GmbH D-97813 Lohr am Main Jahnstrae 3-5 D-97816 Lohr am Main Telefon 0 93 52 / 18-0 Telefax 0 93 52 / 18-10 40 Telex 6 89 418-0

Mannesmann Rexroth Limited Cromwell Road, St. Neots, Huntingdon, Cambs. PE19 2ES Tel: (01480) 476041 Fax: (01480) 219052

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