Service Manifold Manual
Table Of Contents
- Technical Support
- Preface
- Introduction
- About the Hydraulic Service Manifold (HSM)
- 293.32 HSM Component Identification
- HSM Fluid Flow
- HSM Filtering
- HSM Pressure Control
- About HSM Pilot Pressure
- HSM Accumulators
- HSM Slow Turn-On
- HSM Rapid Pressure Reduction
- Model 239.32 HSM Hydraulic Schematic
- Model 293.32 HSM Dimensions
- Model 293.32 HSM Specifications
- Safety
- General Safety Practices: Hydraulic Power Units and Hydraulic Service Manifolds
- Hazard Placard Placement
- Read all manuals
- Locate and read hazard placards/labels
- Specimen Temperature Changes
- Know facility safe procedures
- Know controls
- Have first aid available
- Know potential crush and pinch points
- Be aware of component movement with hydraulics off
- Know electrical hazards
- Keep bystanders safely away
- Wear proper clothing
- Remove flammable fluids
- Check bolt ratings and torques
- Practice good housekeeping
- Protect hoses and cables
- Provide proper hydraulic fluid filtration
- Protect accumulators from moving objects
- Do not exceed the Maximum Supply Pressure
- Do not disable safety devices
- Use appropriately sized fuses
- Provide adequate lighting
- Provide means to access out-of-reach components
- Wear appropriate personal protection
- Handle chemicals safely
- Know system interlocks
- Know system limits
- Do not disturb sensors
- Ensure secure cables
- Stay alert
- Contain small leaks
- Stay clear of moving equipment/avoid crush points
- Know the causes of unexpected actuator motions
- Do not use RF transmitters
- Know compressed gas hazards
- General Safety Practices: Hydraulic Power Units and Hydraulic Service Manifolds
- Installation
- Operation
- Maintenance

HSM Control
Solenoid control valves located on the HSM control manifold are controlled by the system controller; they
cannot be controlled locally. Low-pressure, high pressure, or pressure-off conditions are operated from
the system controller (which can be controller software, a control panel, or a remote module).
The manifold design requires the HSM to be switched to low pressure from the off condition. This makes
the sequence to obtain a high-hydraulic pressure output, from off to low to high. Pressure is then reduced
by returning to low pressure mode.
Smooth pressure transitions between one mode and another are automatically provided by the HSM.
Pushing the Emergency Stop or Hydraulics Off pressure control switch causes the HSM to turn off input
hydraulic pressure and connect the pressure output to the return line.
HSM Pilot Pressure Considerations
The HSM is equipped with a hydraulic circuit which provides separate filtered fluid at HPU pressure to
operate the pilot stage of multistage servovalves.
Warning:
Pilot pressure is always present, as long as pressure is available from the HPU. Turning HSM
pressure on and off, or changing between low and high output pressure, does not affect the
pilot pressure output.
Disturbing the pilot pressure circuit can cause unexpected actuator movement which can
cause personal injury, damage to equipment, or both.
Ensure that the HPU is turned off before working with the pilot pressure circuit.
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