CHAPTER 1 - Introduction to Hydraulics
a) Introduction and overview 1-1
b) Basic hydraulic principles 1-2
- i) Physical laws 1-2.1
- ii) Hydraulics terminology 1-2.2
- iii) Principles of hydraulics 1-2.3
c) Hydraulic calculations and formulas 1-3
- i) Force-area-pressure formulas 1-3.1
- ii) Calculation of a piston's surface area 1-3.2
d) Hydraulic system special tools & equipment 1-4
- i) Basic hand tools 1-4.1
- ii) Hydraulic pressure gauge 1-4.2
- iii) Electrical test equipment 1-4.3
e) Basic hydraulic circuit 1-5
CHAPTER 2 - Hydraulic System Components
a) Reservoirs 2-1
b) Plumbing 2-2
- i) Tubing 2-2.1
- ii) Hoses 2-2.2
- iii) Fittings 2-2.3
- iv) Seals and gaskets 2-2.4
c) Fluids 2-3
- i) Identifying 2-3.1
- ii) Filters and screens 2-3.2
d) Pumps 2-4
e) Hydraulic controls 2-5
- i) Valves 2-5.1
- ii) Control of pressure 2-5.2
- iii) Pressure control valves 2-5.3
- iv) Flow control valves 2-5.4
f) Actuators or cylinders 2-6
- i) Single acting cylinders 2-6.1.1
- ii) Double acting cylinders 2-6.1.2
CHAPTER 3 - Basic information for performing hydraulic system maintenance
a) How a hydraulic system works 3-1
- i) Review of important concepts 3-1.1
b) Schematic symbols 3-2
c) Safety 3-3
- i) Personal protection equipment 3-3.1
- ii) Hydraulic systems safety procedures 3-3.2
- iii) Test pressures vs. materials 3-3.3
d) RV hydraulic leveling systems 3-4
- i) Necessary cylinder capacity 3-4.1
- ii) Proper cylinder leg locations 3-4.2
- iii) Proper mounting height/brackets 3-4.3
- iv) Proper bracket welding procedures 3-4.4
- v) Proper bolt on procedures 3-4.5
- vi) Routing of hydraulic hoses 3-4.6
- vii) Routing of electrical wires 3-4.7
- viii) Pump manifold assembly location 3-4.8
e) Hydraulic room extensions 3-5
- i) Adjustment of room extension cylinders 3-5.1
- ii) Proper room sealing 3-5.2
- iii) Cantering of room 3-5.3
f) Bleeding the system 3-6
g) Servicing and maintaining the hydraulic system 3-7
CHAPTER 4 - Trouble shooting RV hydraulic systems
CHAPTER 5 - Glossary of hydraulic terms
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