POWER FIST 9081589 Hydraulic Bottle Jack Shop Press Instruction Manual

9081589
20 Ton Hydraulic Bottle Jack Shop Press

Please read and understand all instructions before use. Retain this manual for future reference.

SPECIFICATIONS

HAZARD DEFINITIONS

Please familiarize yourself with the hazard notices found in this manual. A notice is an alert that there is a possibility of property damage, injury or death if certain instructions are not followed.

DANGER! This notice indicates an immediate and specific hazard that will result in severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING! This notice indicates a specific hazard or unsafe practice that could result in severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION! This notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury if proper practices are not taken.
NOTICE! This notice indicates that a specific hazard or unsafe practice will result in equipment or property damage, but not personal in jury.

SAFETY

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this tool.
The operator must follow basic precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Keep this manual for safety warnings, precautions, operating or inspection and maintenance instructions.

WORK AREA

1. Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean, well-lit and free of distractions. Place lights so you are not working in a shadow.
2. Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from the work area.
3. Store unused tools properly in a safe and dry location to prevent rust or damage. Lock tools away and keep out of the reach of children.

PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING! Wear personal protective equipment approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1. Always wear impact safety goggles that provide front and side protection for the eyes. Eye protection equipment should comply with CSA Z94.3-07 or ANSI Z87.1 standards based on the type of work performed.
2. Wear the appropriate type of full-face shield in addition to safety googles, as the work can create chips, abrasive or particulate matter.
3. Do not wear gloves when operating a tool that can snag the material and pull the hand into the tool.
4. Wear protective clothing designed for the work environment and tool.
5. Non-skid footwear is recommended to maintain footing and balance in the work environment.
6. Wear steel toe footwear or steel toe caps to prevent a foot injury from falling objects.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Control the tool, personal movement and the work environment to avoid personal injury or damage to tool.

1. Do not operate any tool when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
2. Avoid wearing clothes or jewelry that can become entangled with the moving parts of a tool. Keep long hair covered or bound.
3. Do not overreach when operating a tool. Proper footing and balance enables better control in unexpected situations.

HYDRAULIC PRECAUTIONS

DANGER! Seek immediate medical attention if hydraulic fluid under pressure penetrates your skin. See Injection Injury precautions for instructions before using a pressurized hydraulic system.

1. Do not touch or handle hydraulic hoses or components while under pressure. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure has sufficient force to penetrate your clothing and skin. A pinpoint hole may inject hydraulic fluid into your body. Seek immediate medical attention if this occurs (see Injection Injury).
2. Never exceed the hydraulic system’s load capacity (see Specifications).
3. Do not adjust the hydraulic system’s relief setting. The settings are preset by the factory.
4. Hydraulic oil under pressure is hot and can cause a burn injury if touched, sprayed or spilled. Allow the hydraulic system to cool before conducting maintenance.
5. Hydraulic components require regular inspection. Release all pressure from the system before you inspect it. Replace damaged hydraulic parts with identical manufacturer’s components.
6. Do not attempt makeshift repairs to a hydraulic system. Such repairs can fail suddenly and create a hazardous condition.
7. A damaged or disconnected hydraulic hose under pressure may whip around and inflict personal injury or damage the work area. Secure the hose to a fixed or permanent structure with clamps or cable ties.
8. Hydraulic fluid has a combustible flash point of 200°F (93°F). Do not expose the fluid to an ignition source.
9. Change your clothing immediately if sprayed with hydraulic fluid. Store clothing or rags contaminated with hydraulic fluid in an approved metal safety can with a spring-closing lid and venting designed to contain a fire.
10. Only use hydraulic fluid in the pump. Do not substitute or mix brake fluid, or any other fluid, with the hydraulic fluid. This can result in a pump failure and injure the user or bystander. It may also damage the pump.

SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to the tool safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal in jury.

1. Use the correct tool for the job. This tool was designed for a specific function. Do not modify or alter this tool or use it for an unintended purpose.

2. The maximum load is 20 tons. Do not exceed this rated capacity. Never apply excessive force to a workpiece.

3. Inspect the press before each use. Do not use if any component is bent, broken, cracked, leaking or showing other damage. Do not use the press after a shock load until a qualified technician has examined the press.

4. Check to ensure that all bolts and nuts are tight.

5. Only use this shop press on a surface that is stable, level and not slippery. The surface must be capable of sustaining the weight of the shop press and the load.

6. Ensure that the workpiece is center-loaded and secure. An unbalanced load may slip off the heel blocks or press platform.

7. Keep hands and feet away from the press platform area at all times.

8. Do not use the shop press to compress a spring or any other item that could disengage and cause a potential hazard. Never stand directly in front of a loaded press and never leave a loaded press unattended.

9. Do not allow an untrained person to operate the press.

10. Do not use brake fluid or other improper fluid in place of hydraulic oil.
    Avoid mixing different types of oil when adding hydraulic oil. Only good quality hydraulic jack oil can be used.

11. Do not expose the press to rain, snow or inclement weather.

12.  Bolt the press to the floor or bench if it is to be used on bulky or unstable items.

UNPACKING

WARNING! Do not operate the tool if any part is missing. Replace the missing part before operating. Failure to do so could result in a malfunction and personal injury.
Remove the parts and accessories from the packaging and inspect for damage.
Make sure that all items in the parts list are included.

ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

Numbered references in parenthesis (#1) refer to the included Parts List.

1. Position the bottom crossbeam (#18) so the bolt holes align with the lower bolt holes in the left post (#19). Insert the bolts (#26) through each bolt hole from the inside.

2. Position a base (#24) over the protruding bolts. Secure with a washer (#10), lock washer (#11) and nut (#12) on each bolt.

3. Align the support (#25) bolt hole with the outer bolt hole on the base. Secure with a bolt (#9), washer (#10), lock washer (#11) and nut (#12). Secure the other end of the support to the left post with a bolt (#9), washer (#10), lock washer (#11) and nut (#12). Secure a second support to the left post in the same manner.

4. Follow Steps 1 to 3 to attach the base and supports to the right post.

5. Place the upper crossbeam (#23) to align the bolt holes with the bolt holes at the top of the left and right posts, with the square welding plate face down. Insert a bolt (#1) in each bolt hole so they protrude inside the post. Secure all eight bolts with a washer (#2), lock washer (#3) and nut (#4).

6. Raise the shop press frame upright.

7. Hook each spring (#14) onto the upper crossbeam (#23), Place the pump base (#22) between the posts. Hook each spring onto the eyehook.

8. Push the pump base (#22) down and slide the pump (#13) onto the pump base. Position the pump with the relief valve to the front. The pump’s ram will fit into the ring on the upper crossbeam. Slowly release the base and the springs will hold the pump in place with pressure.

9. Push each bed frame pin (#17) through the matching set of holes on the left and right sides of the frame. The bed frame (#20) will rest on these, so ensure they are level with each other. Secure the pins with the included clips (#27).

10. Position the bed frame so the beams are outside of the leg assemblies.
    Lower until the bed frame is resting on the pins.

11. Insert a handle (#16) into the handle hole when using it.

12. Check all bolts and nuts and tighten if necessary.

OPERATION

BEFORE FIRST USE
Before the first use, check for proper hydraulic oil level in the system. Then thoroughly test the hydraulic ram for proper operation prior to its actual use.

1. Purge air from the hydraulic system. See Bleeding the Hydraulic System in the Maintenance section.
2. Test the shop press without a workpiece to ensure all parts work smoothly. Test again with a load (see Operation). Gradually increase pressure and watch that the workload does not shift and there is no distortion or deflection of the ram, leakage from the pump assembly or shifting of the frame. A qualified technician should examine and repair any problems with the pump itself.

OPERATING THE SHOP PRESS

1. Lift or lower the bed frame as needed until it is in position. Insert a bed frame pin into the left and right posts beneath the bed frame; ensure they are level. Lower the bed frame so it rests on the bed frame pin.

2. Place both arbor plates on the bed frame far enough apart to support the workpiece. Leave a gap wide enough for the ram piston, then position the workpiece on the arbor plate.
   CAUTION! The arbor plate must be used by pair, not by the piece. The arbor plate can be used on both sides.

3. Turn the release valve knob clockwise firmly to close it.

4. Pump the handle until the ram nears the workpiece.

5. Align the workpiece and ram to ensure center loading.

6. Pump the handle to continue extending the ram and apply the load onto the workpiece.

7. When the task is done, stop pumping the handle. Turn the release valve counterclockwise in small increments to slowly and carefully retract the ram and remove the load from the workpiece.

8. Once the ram is fully retracted, remove the workpiece from the bed frame.

9. Purge any residual air in the system then close the release valve.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

1. Maintain the tool with care. A tool in good condition is efficient, easier to control and will have fewer problems.
2. Inspect the tool components periodically. Repair or replace damaged or worn components. Only use identical replacement parts when servicing.
3. Maintain the tool’s labels and name plates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Princess Auto Ltd. for replacements.

WARNING! Only qualified service personnel should repair the tool. An improperly repaired tool may present a hazard to the user and/or others.

HYDRAULIC RAM MAINTENANCE
Monthly maintenance is recommended for the hydraulic ram. Any restrictions due to dirt, rust, etc. can cause either slow movement or extremely rapid jerks, damaging the internal components. The following steps are designed to keep the pump maintained and operational.

1. Lubricate the cylinder and the pumping mechanism with light oil.
2. Visually inspect for cracked welds, bent, loose, missing parts or hydraulic oil leaks.
3. Inspect the hydraulic ram immediately if it was subjected to an abnormal load or shock load.
4. Remove any hydraulic pump from service that is damaged, worn down or operates abnormally, until repaired by an authorized service technician.
5. Check and maintain the ram oil level.
6. Always store the hydraulic ram in the fully retracted position. This will help protect critical areas from corrosion.
7. Do not use brake or transmission fluids or regular motor oil as they can damage the seals. Always purchase and use products labeled Hydraulic Oil.

BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Bleed excess air from the hydraulic system as follows:

1. Open the release valve by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Remove the oil filler screw and fill the pump with hydraulic fluid.
3. Wait 5 minutes for trapped air to rise to the surface.
4. Pump the handle or pedal for several full strokes to eliminate any air in the system.
5. Check the oil filler hole and if necessary, top off with more hydraulic oil.
6. Restore the oil filler screw. Close the release valve by turning clockwise.
7. Test the ram several times for proper operation before putting it into use. Do not use the ram if it still does not appear to be working properly. Have a qualified service technician service or repair the hydraulic system.

FLUSHING THE VALVE

1. Lower the saddle and securely close the release valve.
2. Manually lift the saddle several inches.
3. Open the release valve and force the saddle down as quickly as possible.

DISPOSAL

Recycle a tool damaged beyond repair at the appropriate facility.
Contact your local municipality for a list of disposal facilities or by-laws for electronic devices, batteries, oil or other toxic liquids.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT pollute the environment by allowing uncontrolled discharge of waste oil.

DISPOSAL – HYDRAULIC FLUID
Do not drain hydraulic oil into the sewer system or dispose in an uncontrolled location. Hydraulic fluid may take more than a year to breakdown in the environment and the ingredients may still be toxic.
Contact your local municipality for proper disposal instructions or locations.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Visit a Princess Auto Ltd. location for a solution if the tool does not function properly or parts are missing. If unable to do so, have a qualified technician service the tool.

2. Air lock in the lines .
3. No pressure reading on gauge.| 1. Check oil level. Fill as required.
2. Loosen fitting to bleed line.
3. Check pressure gauge. Replace if defective.
a. Check control valve. Clean, repair or replace as required.
b. Check cylinder seals. Oil bypassing in cylinder. Replace seals.
Oil on press.| 1. Oil leaking from cyl inder.
2. Oil leaking from loose fitting or line.| 1. Replace seals as required.
2. Tighten or add sealant as required
a. Defective fitting. Replace.
Cylinder ram doesn’t move.| 1. Hydraulic problems.
2. Press overloaded.
3. Ram jammed.
4. Ram binding.
5. Press efficiency drops.| 1. Check hydraulic system. Check workpiece.
2. Exceeded capacity of press. Use a larger press.
3. Check cylinder. Remove defective part and repair.
4. Cylinder ram is bent. Replace ram and seals. Use more care when applying loads.
5. Purge air from hydraulic system as described in Bleeding the Hydraulic System.

PARTS BREAKDOWN

PARTS LIST

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References

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