20 TON HYDRAULIC SHOP PRESS OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious injury. CAUTION: Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this Jack until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how the Jack works. WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur.
WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. DO NOT OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING THIS MANUAL. To maintain the Shop Press and user safety, the responsibility of the owner is to read and follow these instructions.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.NOTE THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNING.USE THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IT IS INTENDED.FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND/OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. PLEASE KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAFE FOR FUTURE USE. We’ve done all we can to assure this press offers the utmost in safety, but you have to do your part.
ASSEMBLY Use the exploded drawing as your guide to assemble, Lay all parts and assemblies out in front of you before beginning. The following procedure is recommended: All numbers in parenthesis () refer to the index number from the parts breakdown. 1. Attached rail sections (22) to left and right posts and lower cross member (20) using bolts (21), washers (23), lock washers (24) and nuts (25). 2.
3. Put the frame in an upright position, and attach the upper crossbeam (6) and attached the springs (8). Then attach eye hooks (9), using nuts (10) to middle bolster (11). The attach springs to middle bolster. (Middle Bolster will then suspend between left and right frame posts.) 4. Carefully place 20 ton hydraulic bottle jack (7) in between the middle bolster (11) and upper crossbeam (6). Adjust the bolt (28) with washers (29,30) and nut (10) to the proper position once jack has been installed.
5. Insert lower bolster pins (19) into the holes in the posts. Then insert the lower bolster (12) into press frame and onto lower bolster pins. 12 19 6. Check that all fasteners are tightened and insert the handle into the handle socket. 7. Place the bolster plates (14) on lower bolster (12). 14 8. The press is now ready to use.
BOTTLE JACK ASSEMBLY 1. Familiarize yourself with the jack. 2. Attach the handle pieces making sure to align the holes on both the lowering valve and the handle socket. 3. Line up the handle to the handle socket located on the side of the jack, then insert the handle inside the handle socket. Handle 4. Secure the handle in place inside the handle socket. Without any weight on the jack. Cycle the lift up and down several times to insure the hydraulic system is operating properly.
2. Pump handle 6 to 8 full strokes. Leave handle in down position to expose oil fill plug. Handle 3. Turn release valve clockwise to the closed position. Handle 4. Pump handle until the ram reaches maximum height and continue to pump several times to remove trapped air in the ram.
5. Carefully and slowly pinch oil fill plug to release trapped air. 6. Turn release valve counterclockwise to the open position one full turn and lower ram to the lowest position. Use force if necessary Handle 7. Turn release valve (R7) clockwise to the closed position and check for proper pump action. It may be necessary to perform the above step more than once to assume air is evacuated totally. Handle 8. Secure the handle in place inside the handle socket. Without any weight on the jack.
BEFORE USE 1. Before using this product, read the owner's manual completely and familiarize yourself thoroughly with the product and the hazards associated with its improper use. 2. Perform the air purge procedure. (See previous instructions for system purge procedure.) 3. Inspect before each use. Do not use if bent, broken or cracked components are noted. OPERATION All numbers in parenthesis () refer to the index number from the parts breakdown. 1.
5. 6. 7. 8. Insert jack handle into handle socket and pump until ram nears work piece. Align ram and work piece to ensure center-loading. Apply load to work piece by pumping handle. Do not overload work piece. Stabilize work piece in a manner which will not allow it to inadvertently fall from the bed frame when the load is removed. 9. When work is completed, stop pumping the handle. Slowly turn the release valve counter-clockwise in small increments until ram is free from work piece. 10.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS If you use and maintain your equipment properly, it will give you many years of service. Follow the maintenance instructions carefully to keep your equipment in good working condition. Never perform any maintenance on the equipment while it is under a load. Inspection You should inspect the product for damage, wear, broken or missing parts (e.g.: pins) and that all components function before each use. Follow lubrication and storage instructions for optimum product performance.
TO ADD OIL: The hydraulic cylinder assembly contains hydraulic fluid that must be kept at approximately 80% full at all times for proper operation. To check the level and to fill remove oil filler plug. 1. Position the jack on level ground and lower the saddle. 2. Remove the oil plug. Oil plug 3. Fill the oil case until oil level is just beneath the lower rim of the oil fill hole. KEEP DIRT AND OTHER MATERIAL CLEAR WHEN POURING.
4. Replace oil plug. Oil plug 5. Perform the Air Purge Procedure. TO REPLACE JACK OIL: 1. Position the jack on level ground and lower the saddle. 2. Open release valve by turning handle counter-clockwise (4 full turns).
3. Remove the oil fill plug. Oil plug 4. Turn the jack on its side so that old oil will drain from the oil fill hole. Note: Dispose of hydraulic fluid in accordance with local regulations. 5. Position the jack on level ground and lower the saddle.
6. Fill the oil case until oil level is just beneath the lower rim of the oil fill hole. KEEP DIRT AND OTHER MATERIAL CLEAR WHEN POURING. 7. Replace oil plug. Oil plug 8. Perform the Air Purge Procedure. ADDITIONAL WARNINGS: ■ DO NOT USE MOTOR OIL IN THE JACK. ■ ONLY USE ANTI-FOAMING JACK OIL. ■ ALWAYS USE A GOOD GRADE HYDRAULIC JACK OIL. ■ DO NOT USE HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID, ALCOHOL, GLYCERINE, DETERGENT, MOTOR OIL OR DIRTY OIL. ■ USE OF A NON-RECOMMENDED FLUID CANCAUSE DAMAGE TO A JACK.
LUBRICATION A periodic coating of light lubricating oil to pivot points will help to ensure that pump piston linkages move freely. Note: Never apply oil to the saddle. If saddle extension threads require lubrication; clean thread surfaces with a clean, dry cloth, then apply a drop of bearing grease to the threads. Distribute as evenly as possible along the threaded post.
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 20
PARTS LIST Index # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Part# TH92004XY TQ20002-36 TY12003-05 TY20011-03 TY20001-06 TY20011.MF Description Qty.
HYDRAULIC BOTTLE JACK ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST Index # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Part# Description Roundwire snap ring Rectangular ring O-Ring Piston rod assembly Bowl washer O-Ring Roundwire snap ring Base welding parts TF1201C-29 Oil plug GB308-6 Steel ball 6mm T90403-25(ASM) Release value assembly plastic plug Qty.
REPLACEMENT PARTS For replacement parts Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. Not all equipment components are available for replacement; illustrations provided are a convenient reference of location and position in the assembly sequence. When ordering parts the following will be required: Model Number, Serial Number and Description. The distributor reserves the rights to make design changes and or improvements to product lines and manuals without notice.
Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Strongway product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
