Lukas HP Cylinders - Manual (Page 13)

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NOTE:
You may need to look for a more favourable load application point!
- Please ensure that the load is applied centrally to the piston rod.
Position the cylinder underneath the centre of gravity of the load, such that the load
cannot tip over during lifting and endanger the operating staff or the cylinder itself.
The load should always contact the middle of the piston area. Side loads should be
avoided!
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WRONG RIGHT
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It is usually not possible to make the load contact the full area of the cylinder piston. We
also recommend the use of suitable piston guard plates for this reason, as otherwise
there is a risk of damage to the piston rod or the cylinder. A convex piston guard plate
distributes the load evenly over the piston area again.