RE 07 100/12.

96
100/08.96

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

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.

2.2 Installation position

optional
2.3 Electrical connections
Position transducer

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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).

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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

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Mannesmann Rexroth Limited

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

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