Purchased the S1000 from Jim at BOE and proceeded to install the thing.
I've never worked with hydraulics so I researched the whole process and of course, the AP kit came with darn near everything you need.
I personally found the install somewhat complicated by the fact that I needed to re-route the hoses with different fittings than what came with the kit.
On a 2007 2520XL, if you use the fittings provided, the hoses will stick out the enclosure and are too stiff to bend without kinking the hoses.
So after a bit of research, I made numerous trips to Home Depot, Lowes, and ACE Hardware looking for the exact fittings in the "Bermuda Triangle" section of the store. You know the aisle where the thousands of brass fittings with all different shapes and threads reside? And no clerk dares come over to help because they can see the desperation written all over your face.
So I ended up getting all the parts needed, along with 1/4" brass ball valves as recommended by SeaStar.
Per SeaStar: Must have at least 100psi working pressure.
Valve must have zero bypass. Brass and stainless are both ok.
SeaStar also recommended NO Teflon tape be used. They told me get a LIQUID pipe sealant with Teflon. Unable to find liquid, I used paste.
RM recommends Loctite 542 for the threads, but was difficult to find. BTW, nothing goes on the hydraulic line end of the fitting.
I've never worked with hydraulics so I researched the whole process and of course, the AP kit came with darn near everything you need.
I personally found the install somewhat complicated by the fact that I needed to re-route the hoses with different fittings than what came with the kit.
On a 2007 2520XL, if you use the fittings provided, the hoses will stick out the enclosure and are too stiff to bend without kinking the hoses.
So after a bit of research, I made numerous trips to Home Depot, Lowes, and ACE Hardware looking for the exact fittings in the "Bermuda Triangle" section of the store. You know the aisle where the thousands of brass fittings with all different shapes and threads reside? And no clerk dares come over to help because they can see the desperation written all over your face.
So I ended up getting all the parts needed, along with 1/4" brass ball valves as recommended by SeaStar.
Per SeaStar: Must have at least 100psi working pressure.
Valve must have zero bypass. Brass and stainless are both ok.
SeaStar also recommended NO Teflon tape be used. They told me get a LIQUID pipe sealant with Teflon. Unable to find liquid, I used paste.
RM recommends Loctite 542 for the threads, but was difficult to find. BTW, nothing goes on the hydraulic line end of the fitting.