20 TON 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 Shop Press until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how the Shop Press works. WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur.
DO NOT OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUR READING THIS MANUAL. To maintain the Shop Press and user safety, the responsibility of the owner is to read and follow these instructions. Inspect the service shop press for proper operation and function. Keep instructions readily available for equipment operators. Make certain all equipment operators are properly trained; understand how to safely and correctly operate the unit. Allow unit operation only with all parts in place and operating properly.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. 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 outmost in safety, but you have to do your part.
Assembly All numbers in parenthesis () refer to the index number from the parts breakdown. 1. Attached the two base support sections (10) and lower cross member (9) to the left and right frame posts using bolts (11), washers (14), lock washers (13) and nuts (12). 2. Put the press frame in an upright position and attach the upper crossbeam (1) to left and right posts (4) using bolts (3), washer (5), lock washer (6) and nuts (7).
3. Attach the upper alignment tubes (2) by inverting the tubes facing down. Then attach the alignment tubes under the upper crossbeam (1) using bolts (15), washer (16) and nuts (18) into the corresponding holes on the bottom side of the upper crossbeam. (THE UPPER ALIGNMENT TUBES WILL HAVE LARGER DIAMETER TUBING SLEEVES TO FIT OVER THE BOTTOM ALIGNMENT TUBES.) 4.
5. Also before installing the jack press plate (19) attach the threaded eye bolts (21) with washers (16) and nuts (18). Be sure to only finger tighten nuts (18). 6. Attach the return springs (20) to the upper crossbeam (1). Then insert the jack press plate (19) as shown in the upright position so that the lower alignment tubes (8) will align with the upper alignment tubes (2). Then and then attach return springs to the eyebolts (21) on the jack press plate (19).
7. Carefully place 20 ton hydraulic bottle jack (22) into the space between the jack press plate (19) and upper crossbeam (1). Adjust the nuts (18) under the jack press plate into the proper position once jack (22) has been installed. 8. Insert bed frame pins (24) into the holes on the posts. Then insert the joined press bed frame (23) into press frame and onto bed frame pins.
9. Verify that all bolts and screws have been tightened. 10. Insert the press adapter ram head (25) into the jack press plate (19) using bolt (15). 11. Place the bolster plates (17) onto the bed frame (23).
12. With notched (or stamped) end of jack handle (54), close the release valve (50) by turning it clockwise until it is firmly closed and check for proper pump action. 13. Assembly is now complete. System Air Purge Procedure IMPORTANT: BEFORE FIRST USE All numbers in parenthesis () refer to the index number from the parts breakdown. Perform the following Air Purge Procedure to remove any air that may have been introduced into the hydraulic system as a result of product shipment and handing.
2. Pump handle (54) until the ram reaches maximum height and continue to pump several times to remove trapped air in the ram. 3. Turn release valve (50) counterclockwise to the open position one full turn and lower ram to the lowest position.
4. Carefully and slowly pinch oil fill plug (36) to release trapped air. 5. Turn release valve (50) 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. 6. Jack is now ready for use.
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.
3. Place work piece on the bed frame or pressing block, use every precaution necessary to ensure safety and to prevent accidents. Position work piece in a manner which will not allow it to inadvertently fall from the bed frame or pressing block. 4. With notched (or stamped) end of jack handle (54), close the release valve (50) by turning it clockwise until it is firmly closed.
5. 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. 6. Keep ram and work piece aligned to ensure center-loading. 7. When work is completed, stop pumping the handle.
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 JACK 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. 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. 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. 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 keep saddle in the lowered position.
6. Fill the oil case until oil level is just beneath the lower rim. KEEP DIRT AND OTHER MATERIAL CLEAR WHEN POURING. 7. Replace 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 CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO A JACK.
LUBRICATION A periodic coating of light lubricating oil to pivot points will help to ensure that pump pistons 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 23
ASSEMBLY 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 Part Number. T52001B.1 T52001B.2 GB/T 5781 T52001B.7 GB/T 97.1 GB/T 93 GB/T6170 T52001B.4 T52001B-05 T52001B-06 GB/T 5781 GB/T 6170 GB/T 93 GB/T 97.1 GB/T 5781 GB/T 97.1 T52001B-03 GB/T6170 T52001B.6 T52001B-01 T52001B.3 T91602 T52001B.
BOTTLE JACK ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 25
BOTTLE JACK PARTS LIST Index # 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Part Number. GB308-84 T91602.1 QLQ2.1-17 T91602-06 T91602-07 QYL 10-17 QYL 10-18 GB3452.1-92 QYL10-12 T91602-16 TF1201C-29 T91602.2 QYL10-04 GB3452.1-92 TF0202-23 T90403-19A QYL8-26 QYL8-09 QYL8-10 QYL8-27 QYL8-28 QYL8-13 QLQD2B-3 QYL8-13 QYL8-25A Description Ball Φ6 Jacket O-Ring7.7x1.9 Piston Rod Oil Reservoir Piston Seal Ring O-Ring37.5x3.
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.
