
-
DO
design
the
installation
to
allow
for
all
movement
(ground,
vibration,
etc.)
after
the
installation.
-
DO
keep
the
hose
free
from
all
objects
and
debris.
-
DO
measure
to
ensure
proper
length
of
connector
has
been
selected.
-
DO
handle
and
store
the
connectors
carefully
before
an
installation.
-
DO
follow
all
printed
instructions
included
with
the
connectors.
-
DO
note
the
minimum
bend
radius
as
specified.
-
DO
install
flexible
connectors
so
that
the
bend
is
as
close
to
the
center
of
the
connector
as
possible.
-
DO
keep
the
painted
lay
line
straight
and
on
the
centerline
of
the
connector.
-
DO
use
a
wrench
only
on
the
hex
flats.
-
DO
use
the
manufacturer’s
recommended
cathodic
protection
system
or
dielectric
isolation
boot.
-
DO
check
for
leaks
before
covering
the
installation.

-
DON'T
use
a
wrench
or
any
other
tool
on
the
hose
or
braid
collar.
-
DON'T
twist
or
torque
the
flex
connector.
-
DON'T
over-bend
a
flexible
connector
beyond
its
minimum
bend
radius.
-
DON'T
install
a
flexible
connector
with
the
bend
next
to
the
end
fittings.
-
DON'T
attempt
to
stretch
or
compress
a
flexible
connector
to
fit
an
installation,
or
allow
connector
to
stretch
or
compress
during
use.
-
DON'T
restrict
flexibility
by
allowing
a
connector
to
come
into
contact
with
other
components
or
equipment
during
an
installation
or
during
use.
-
DON'T
expose
connector
to
damage
or
corrosives
during
storage,
installation
or
use.
Groundwater,
road
salt,
soil,
etc.
are
or
may
contain
corrosives.
If
necessary
use
a
cover
or
boot
to
protect
the
connector.
-
DON'T
attempt
to
reuse
a
flex
connector
once
it
has
been
installed.
Hose
Master
places
emphasis
on
continual
improvements
within
our
manufacturing
processes,
product
offering
and
services.
Hose
Master
reserves
the
right
to
make
changes
without
further
notice
to
any
products
contained
herein.