Installation - Step 3

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The distance between the end of the hose and the flange When connecting two complete hose assemblies keep 16 –
front face should be 5mm or 1/4“. Keep a gap between the 20mm or 5/8“ – 25/32“ gap between the flange front faces.
flange two segments, but if the connection seems too loose When connection is done to a pipe or pump manifold this
you can tighten it stronger. Always tighten the screws alter- distance is reduced to 8 – 10mm or 5/16” – 3/8”
nately.

Note: when tightening the screws do not use significantly high

IFS 1627 EN 12.16 (GBB) Printed with ContiTech offset printing blankets on bleached paper free of chlorine
torque. Obtain the spaces between the segments otherwise the
gasket and the coupling can be harmed and leakage can occur!

Required screws and wrench sizes

Flange Size No. of No. of Screw Screw Required After the Assembly:
segments screws size length wrench
size
mm inch pc pc mm • To prevent leakage please check the bolt con-
nection periodically!
CONTI®ULTIMATE
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76 3 2 2 M12 70 19
• Never use the system above its nominal working

Mining Hose System

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pressure!
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152 6 2 4 M12 90 19 • After the installation please recycle or deposit
the packaging waste!
Installation manual
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 ULTIMATE - Installation Manual Installation - Step 1 Installation - Step 2

Required tools I. Marking the hose II. Hose cutting

for the installation:
Place the stable position (in one half of Start the cutting along the marked line.
the fitting for example as shown) and The cutting process should end at the
mark the required length on the hose helix.
body.
Hint: the cutting process is easier if you
Hint: use a special point pen which can keep stretching the cut end from the
make a strong (visible) marking on the main hose body.
surface of the cover.

Needed tools: Provisionally place the front face of the

coupling to the previously marked line.
1. CONTI®ULTIMATE Slurry Hose You do not need to tighten the coupling
It is recommended that only personnel who have had the re-
2. CONTI®ULTIMATE Split flange totally. Use the coupling as a marking
quired training should couple the Conti®ULTIMATE hose. All
3. CONTI®ULTIMATE Gasket guide and mark around the hose body.
personnel should follow the necessary safety precautions
5. Bolt cutter or saw
when using knives for example and work in an environment
6. Tape measure Hint: you can use the screws if clamps
that is safe for the operative and those around them.
7. Marker Pen are not available, though using the
8. Wrenches (see table) clamps making a whole process faster
The following tools and safety equipment should be available
9. Cutting tool (i.e. a knife or a machete) and easier. The coupling also can be used
before attempting to couple the hose.
10. Screw with nuts and washers (see table) as a guide for the hose cutting.
• safety goggles
Optional tools:
• protective helmet
• protective gloves
4. Rubber hammer
• protective clothing
11. Clamps
• protective shoes
12. Lubrication (soap water or other lubrication sprays) Pull out the steel helix minimum a quar- Cut the helix, but do not cut through If the helix protrudes from the hose
ter pitch from the main hose body. A the hose wall. When properly cut, the end, hammer it back (for this process
If there are any questions regarding the installation method
quarter pitch means one quarter part of end of the helix penetrates back into use a rubber hammer).
of the hose and couplings, please do not hesitate to contact
the hose cut section. If the pulling the hose end.
your local representative.
requires too much effort, you can cut
the surrounding rubber around the Hint: when a bolt cutter is used, place the
helix, but be aware not to cut the hose cutting edges of the tool perpendicular to
liner or textile reinforcement. the steel helix.

Hint: use lubrication during the rubber

cutting process, to make it easier.

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