Instruction Manual

Dake Corporation
1809 Industrial Park Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
www.dakecorp.com
909205 11 REV012021
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Ram runs jerky while moving
up and down
Air is in the system
This press has a self-
bleeding system, continue to
run the ram up and down
approximately 15 times.
Machine will not build desired
pressure
Relief valve needs to be reset
Remove octane cap from
back of manifold and adjust
set screw to correct pressure.
WARNING: Do not exceed
2413 PSI
Pins are shearing or bending Relief valve needs to be reset
Remove octane cap from
back of manifold and adjust
set screw to correct pressure.
WARNING: Do not exceed
2413 PSI
Oil Leaks around the ram
Cylinder seals are worn or
damaged
Replace cylinder seals
Oil leaks around holes other
than the ram
Bolts need to be tightened Tighten bolts around the ram
Ram will not extend the full
10 inches
Oil level is too low Re-fill the reservoir with oil
Hydraulic gauge will not read
pressure
Hydraulic gauge is bad Replace hydraulic gauge
Motor will not start
No power to press
Double check electrical cord
Motor overheats and shut
down
Duty cycle time is exceeded
Check the duty cycle time on
the motor. (Has no cooling
fan, 15-20 minutes)
Extension cord is being used
Extension cord will lower the
APMS and will cause
overheating of the motor.
Remove cord.