High ambient temperatures shorten hose life so make sure hose is kept away from hot parts. If this is not possible, insulate hose.

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

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

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

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.