When hose installation is straight, allow enough slack in hose line to provide for length changes that will occur when pressure is applied.

Adequate hose length is necessary to distribute movement on flexing applications, and to avoid abrasion.

When radius is below the required minimum, use an angle adaptor to avoid sharp bends.

Avoid twisting of hose lines bent in two planes by clamping hose at change of plane.

Use proper angle adaptors to avoid sharp twists or bends in the hose.

Prevent twisting and distortion by bending hose in same plane as the motion of the boss to which hose is connected.

Reduce number of pipe thread joints by using proper hydraulic adaptors instead of pipe fittings.

Route hose directly by using 45° and/or 90° adaptors and fittings. Avoid excessive hose length to improve appearance.

To allow for length changes when hose is pressurised, do not clamp at bends. Curves will absorb changes. Do not clamp high and low pressure lines together.

When installing hose, make sure it is not twisted. Pressure applied to a twisted hose can result in hose failure or loosening of connections.

High ambient temperatures shorten hose, therefore ensure hose is kept away from hot parts. If this is not possible, insulate hose.

Elbows and adaptors should be used to relieve strain on the assembly, and to provide neater installations which will be more accessible for inspection and maintenance.

To avoid hose collapse and flow restriction, keep hose bend radii as large as possible. Refer to hose specification tables for minimum bend radii.

Run hose in the installation so that it avoids rubbing and abrasion. Often, clamps are required to support long hose runs or to keep hose away from moving parts. Use clamps of the correct size. A clamp too large allows hose to move inside the clamp and causes abrasion.