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

Setting Low Pressure
The pressure delivered in high-pressure mode is determined by the HPU output pressure. Refer to the
operation section of the appropriate HPU manual for instructions on setting this level. In low-pressure
mode, the pressure delivered is determined by the setting of the low-pressure adjustment in the HSM.
Refer to the appropriate section for the location of the low-pressure adjustment. The setting can be changed
by using the following procedure.
1. Turn the HPU to low pressure.
2. Turn the HPU to high pressure.
3. Activate the HSM in low-pressure mode. Use the HSM pressure gage to check the present low-pressure
setting.
4. While holding the setting of the low-pressure adjustment with a hex key, turn the locking nut 1/2 turn
counterclockwise.
5. Set the pressure to the desired level, as registered on the gage. Clockwise rotation increases pressure.
6. While holding the setting of the low-pressure adjustment with the hex key, tighten the locking nut 1/2
turn clockwise.
7. Check the pressure at the gage. If necessary, repeat Steps 4 through 6 to improve the accuracy of the
setting.
8. Turn off the system.
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Operation