Product Manual

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• All WARNING statements must be carefully observed
to help prevent personal injury.
• Do not exceed rated capacity.
• All devise used must be rated for the same
maximum operating pressure, correctly connected
and compatible with the hydraulic fluid used. An
improperly matched system can cause the system
to fail and possibly cause serious injury.
• Use only on hard, level surfaces capable of
sustaining rated capacity loads.
• For safety, operate equipment at least 6 feet from
either side of post and chains.
• Do not stand behind post, chain and clamps when
under load.
• Do not use the safety chain under floating pulley as
a "pull" chain.
• On severe pulls, use secondary safety ties and/or
tarps and blankets around chains.
• Do not pull chain over sharp corners. Use protective
pads.
• Listen for popping noises indicating weld fractures
and possible sudden separation.
• Avoid sudden jerks when applying tension to chain.
• Wear protective clothing and safety goggles to
reduce the risk of injection.
• Do not wear sandals and jewelry when operating
this equipment.
• Never use chain assemblies not intended for
collision repair equipment.
• The chain/hooks must be 3/8" trade size, heat
treated, alloy type rated for "collision repair"
applications.
• Do not cut chain with cutting torches. Heat will
degrade chain.
• Remove damaged, kinked, twisted, stretched or rusty
chain from service so it cannot be accidentally reused.
• Monitor pressure and load at all times.
• Always verify load with calibrated load cell and
indicator, known good pressure gauge or equivalent
devices.
• As the load is lifted, use blocking and cribbing to
guard against a falling load.
• Never allow personnel to work on, under or around a
load before it is properly supported by appropriate
mechanical means. Never rely on hydraulic pressure
alone to support load.
• All personnel must be clear before lowering.
• Never try to disassemble a ram or pump. Refer
repairs to qualified, authorized personnel.
• Do not modify this device.
• When the ram is not is use, keep ram fully retracted.
• Failure to heed these markings may result in
personal injury and/or property damage.
Hydraulic Hoses and Fluid Transmission Lines
• Never operate pump with release valve closed and
disconnected from application. If operated in this
condition, the hose and connections become
pressurized. This increases burst hazard. Damage
may occur to pump and its components
• Avoid short runs of straight line tubing. Straight line
runs do not provide for expansion and contraction
due to pressure and/or temperature changes.
• Reduce stress in tube lines. Long tubing runs
should be supported by brackets or clips. Before
operating the pump, all hose connections must be
tightened with the proper tools. Do not overtighten.
Connections should only be tightened securely and
leak-free. Overtightening can cause premature
thread failure or high pressure fittings to burst.
• Should a hydraulic hose ever rupture, burst or need
to be disconnected, immediately shut off the pump
and release all pressure. Never attempt to grasp a
leaking pressurized hose with your hands. The
force of escaping hydraulic fluid can inflict injury.
• Do not subject the hose to potential hazard such
as fire, sharp objects, extreme heat or cold, or
heavy impact.
• Do not allow the hose to kink, twist, curl, crush, cut
or bend so tightly that the fluid flow within the hose
is blocked or reduced. Periodically inspect the hose
for wear, because any of these conditions can
damage the hose and possibly result in personal
injury.
• Do not pull, position or move setup by the hose.
Doing so can damage the hose and possibly cause
personal injury.
• Hose material and coupler seals must be compat-
ible with hydraulic fluid used. Hoses also must not
come in contact with corrosive materials such as
battery acid, creosote-impregnated objects and wet
paint. Hose deterioration due to corrosive material
can result in personal injury. Never paint a coupler
or hose.
• Use only approved accessories and approved
hydraulic fluid.
• To help prevent material fatigue if the ram is to
be used in a continuous application, the load
should not exceed 85% of the rated capacity.
• Use an approved, high-grade pipe thread sealant to
seal all hydraulic connections. Teflon tape can be
used if only one layer of tape is used and it is
applied carefully (two threads back) to prevent the
tape from being introduced into hydraulic system. A
piece of tape could travel through the system and
obstruct the flow of fluid and adversely affect
function.
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