Fitting Instructions

Hose Restraints

1. Always inspect the grip for broken strands or signs of wear.  A damaged grip should never be used, always replace a worn grip.
2. Ensure the hose is clean and free of oil, grease and dirt.
   
3. Slide the grip down the length of the hose until the last rows of plaited wire are well past the coupling and the eyes have enough length to easily reach the anchoring shackles.
4. Run your hands down the grip from the coupling end to the tail to smooth out any bubbles in the grip and ensure the grip is utilising its entire grip length.
5. Anchor the hose restraint at the eyes to two horizontally opposed shackle points.  If only one shackle point is available due to spatial limitations, an “Offset Eye” hose restraint can be used.
6. Always use shackles equal to or greater than the breaking strength of the hose restraint.
7. It is recommended that grips be bound at the tail end with tie wire or a hose clamp, for added security against accidental release.
8. In the case of double ended hose restraints, ensure that the plaited length of the hose restraint is not longer than the length of the hose between the couplings, when fitted to the hose.  Only use a double ended hose restraint on the specific hose length and diameter it is labelled for.
9. Slight slack in the legs is preferred.  This will allow a travel distance for the coupling in disconnection and greatly reduce the load applied to the hose restraint.   A travel distance of up to 40mm is recommended.