SEALEY YK15FFP 15-TONNE FLOOR TYPE HYDRAULIC PRESS User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: SEALEY

Table of Contents

SAFETY
INTRODUCTION
SPECIFICATION
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
- SECURE PRESS TO THE FLOOR
- BEFORE FIRST USE
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
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YK15FFP 15-TONNE FLOOR TYPE HYDRAULIC PRESS
User Guide

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these instructions, and properly maintained, give you years of trouble-free performance.
IMPPORRTATANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, AWNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY

Familiarise yourself with the applications, limitations, and hazards peculiar to the press.
Maintain the press in good condition (use an authorized service agent).
Replace or repair damaged parts. Use recommended parts only. Unauthorized parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
Keep the press clean for the best and safest performance.
Locate the press in an adequate working area for its function, keep the area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials and ensure there is adequate lighting.
Ensure the workpiece is correctly secured before operating the press.
Ensure that all fittings are tight before each use.
Remove ill-fitting clothing. Remove ties, watches, rings, and loose jewelry, and contain long hair.
Keep hands and body clear of the work table when operating the press.
Maintain correct balance and footing. Ensure the floor is not slippery and wear non-slip footwear.
Keep children and unauthorized persons away from the working area.
Securely attach the press to a flat, firm, level surface capable of supporting the weight of the press and any workpiece taking into account clearance for workpieces.
When not in use, release pressure from the hydraulic unit and clean the press. Stand or store the V blocks in a safe location.
DO NOT operate the press if any parts are missing as this may cause failure and/or possible personal injury.
DO NOT use the press for a task it is not designed to perform.
DO NOT make any modifications to the press.
DO NOT adjust or tamper with the safety valve.
DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the press.
DO NOT apply off-center loads.
DO NOT allow the workpiece or the press plates to fall from the work table.
DO NOT get the press wet or use it in damp or wet locations or areas where there is condensation.
DO NOT operate the press when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating medication.
DO NOT climb upon the press.
DO NOT use to compress a spring or any other item that could disengage and cause a potential hazard including personal injury.
DO NOT stand directly in front of the loaded press and never leave a loaded press unattended.
DO NOT allow untrained persons to operate the press.
WARNING! Always wear approved eye or face protection when operating the press. A full range of personal safety equipment is available from your Sealey stockist.
DO NOT top up the hydraulic unit with brake fluid, or any other fluid other than a good quality hydraulic oil (Sealey Part Number:
HJO500MLS/HJO5LS) as this may cause serious damage to the hydraulic unit and will invalidate the warranty.
WARNING! Always position the press against a wall. If the press is situated in the open workshop, it is essential that a guard be placed at the rear of the unit. This will prevent injury to bystanders in the event of the workpiece ejecting suddenly.
WARNING! The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors that cannot be built into this product but must be applied by the operator.
DANGER! The press is top-heavy. If it requires moving after assembly or for relocation, use suitable slings around the top crossbeam, or lift directly with a forklift with the forks located under the top crossbeam. DO NOT use a pallet truck.

INTRODUCTION

Steel frame construction with speed/torque adjustable hydraulic pump unit featuring a manual handle and foot pedal. Sliding hydraulic ram assembly gives 169mm of lateral travel for oﬀ -center pressing applications. Frame head ﬁtted with ram pressure gauge. Supplied with ﬂat pressing plate/V-blocks.

SPECIFICATION

Model No: ……………………………………YK15FFP.V2
Bench or Floor Mounting: ………………….Floor
Capacity: ……………………………………. 15tonne
Gauge Included: ………………………………… Yes
Lateral Ram Travel: …………………………. 169mm
Maximum Height – Ram to Table: ……………. 985mm
Minimum Height – Ram to Table: ………… 173mm
Optional Accessories: …………….YKPP8 – Press Pin Set
Optional Accessories: ……YKSG20 – Safety Guard
Overall Height: …………………… 1616mm
Ram Diameter: ……………………… Ø43mm
Ram Stroke: …………………………… 160mm
Table Aperture: ……………………………… 140mm
Type: ………………………………………… Hydraulic
Working Table Depth: …………….. 156mm
Working Table Width: ……………… 600mm

ASSEMBLY

Unpack the product and check the contents. Should there be any damaged or missing parts contact your supplier immediately?
Take care to ensure safety when moving the main frame from packing as the unit is heavy.
Refer to the attached parts list.
Seek assistance from another person on the assembly of heavy parts.
Assemble the press, if possible, in close proximity to where the press will be located.

FRAME ASSEMBLY

Attach load slings around the top cross member of the frame (#15) and using a suitable hoist or gantry, slowly, and in a controlled manner lift the frame up and out of the transportation crate, into an upright position.
WARNING! Take care when lifting the frame not to damage the pre-assembled ram assembly (#26).
Keep the frame assembly in an upright position, held safely by the load slings.
DANGER! DO NOT allow the frame to fall over.

ATTACH BASE SECTION

NOTE: The base section (#11), supports (#10), bolt (#9), washer (#12), lock washer (#13), and nut (#14) are supplied pre-assembled.
Remove the central fixings only, bolt (#9), washer (#12), lock washer (#13), and nut (#14) from the base section (#11).
Position the base section (#11) onto the frame (#15) and secure with bolt (#9), washer (#12), lock washer (#13), and nut (#14) loosely.
Remove the top fixings only, bolt (#9), washer (#12), lock washer (#13), and nut (#14) from one of the supports (#10).
Position the support (#10) onto the frame (#15) and secure with bolt (#9), washer (#12), lock washer (#13), and nut (#14) loosely.
Follow section 4.2.4 to attach the other support (#10).
Repeat sections 4.2.1 to 4.2.5 to attach the other base assembly.
On a ﬂat level ﬂoor, level the frame using a good quality spirit level. Fully tighten all ﬁ sings.
Remove the load slings and store them in a safe and secure location.
WARNING! Take care and seek assistance from another person when lowering and leveling the frame assembly onto the ﬂ oor.

ATTACH PUMP AND FOOT PEDAL ASSEMBLY

NOTE:
The pump (#44), foot pedal (#47), protective housing (#51), washer (#12), and bolt (#16) are supplied as a pre-assembled component.
Fit the pump (#44), foot pedal (#47), and protective housing assembly (#51) to the right side upright of the main frame (#15) and secure with washers (#12) and bolts (#16).
WARNING! Seek assistance from another person with this task as the pump assembly is heavy.
Remove nut (#46) from (pivot) bolt (#48) on pump and foot pedal assembly and secure to lower right side of the main frame upright and lock into place with nut (#31). Ensure the foot pedal is free to operate.
Attach the pump oil hose (#27) and O-ring (#28) to the joint (#30) after removing the metal dust bungs. DO NOT discard.

ATTACH BED FRAME

WARNING! Seek assistance from another person with this task as the bed frame is heavy.
Pass the pins (#8) through the holes on the press frame assembly uprights (#15) at the desired height.
Fit the retaining clips (#7) to the pins.
NOTE: The retaining clips should be spaced equidistant from the press frame sides to allow for ease of bed frame assembly (#6).
Taking ﬁ rm hold of the bed frame (#6), tip it into a diagonal position so that it can be introduced between the mainframe uprights, and then carefully lower it back to a horizontal position to rest on the pins (#8), between the retaining clips (#7).
WARNING! Take care not to allow the bed frame to drop onto the pins and ensure your hands and ﬁngers are clear of the bed frame when lowering.
Place the V-blocks (#4), in the required orientation, onto the bed frame (#6).

PRESSURE GAUGE

Remove the dust cap hex bolt from the pressure gauge ﬁtting (#38). DO NOT discard.
Screw the pressure gauge (#38) and nylon ring (#37) into the pressure gauge ﬁtting (#35) until tight.
DO NOT over-tighten.
Push ﬁ t pump handle (#54) into pump assembly (#44).

INSTALLATION

DANGER! Models are purpose designed to withstand greater loads than the hydraulic units can develop. For safety reasons, always ensure the workpiece and press tools are secured on the table and will not flex or suddenly “give way” causing danger to the operator or the component.

SECURE PRESS TO THE FLOOR

DO NOT attempt to move assembled press manually. When moving the press follow the instructions as detailed in Section 1.

Move the press to the mounting location, and spot mark through ﬁ xing holes in base section (#11) onto the ﬂ oor.
Check for any hidden wiring or cables, if needed change the location for the holes.
Temporarily move the press to the side.
Use a masonry drill bit to drill the four holes about 3” to 4” (75 to 100mm) deep into the concrete or wood, as necessary.
Clean out the drilled holes.
Position the press and align the holes in the base section with the holes in the ﬂoor.
Use four concrete anchor bolts or lag bolts for wooden ﬂ oors, (not included), to secure to the ﬂ oor.
WARNING! To prevent serious injury DO NOT use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem
corrected.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Before operating the press, purge the hydraulic system in order to eliminate any air that may have built up during transit. Open the release valve and pump the handle several times and close the release valve. Should the system malfunction at any time, repeating this process may resolve the problem. ▲DANGER! Models are purpose designed to withstand greater loads than the hydraulic units can develop. For safety reasons, always ensure the workpiece and press tools are secured on the table and will not ﬂ ex or suddenly “give way” causing danger to the operator or the component. Also, ensure you have read and understood Section 1 Safety Instructions.

OPERATION

Check that the release valve, located on the front face of the protective housing for pump (#51), on the hydraulic unit is fully closed, ready
for operating.
Position the table at the required operating height by inserting the pins into the appropriate holes in the frame.
Position the V-block plates or press tools to be used onto the table and align beneath the ram. Place the workpiece onto the table or V-blocks and align beneath the ram as required.
NOTE: Care must be taken to ensure a V-block does not fall from the press table. If necessary hold the configuration in position with clamps (not supplied).
WARNING! DO NOT apply off-center loads.
Rotate the speed control valve clockwise, located on the right-hand side of the protective housing for the pump (#51), to the ‘Quick Speed’ position to lower the ram head rapidly until the ram is close or just touching the workpiece by using either the handle or foot pedal.
NOTE: If the foot pedal is selected for use, remove the handle from the pump assembly.
When the ram head has made contact with the workpiece, rotate the speed control valve anti-clockwise to the ‘Slow Speed’ position, providing a more controlled pressing with full load capacity.
NOTE: The ‘Quick Speed’ setting will only operate at approximately 5tonne.WARNING! Monitor the pressure gauge during operation to ensure that the rated capacity of the press is not exceeded.
When the operation is complete turn the release valve anti-clockwise to release the pressure. The piston and the ram head will retract automatically.
NOTE: Always keep the piston retracted after use to avoid corrosion.

MAINTENANCE

NOTE: Maintenance and repair must be carried out by qualified personnel. Contact your Sealey stockist for details.

Check all fittings are tight before each use.
Lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals.
Always keep the press clean, dry, and protect from harsh conditions.
Should you need to replace the oil ensure the piston is fully retracted. An excess of oil will render the press inoperative.
Use only appropriate Sealey hydraulic jack oil. DO NOT use brake fluid. Contact your local Sealey stockist for details. Purge the
system to remove any air.
Check your model parts information for spares.
IMPORTANT: NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ACCEPTED FOR INCORRECT USE OF THE MACHINE.
Hydraulic products are only repaired by local service agents. We have service/repair agents in all parts of the UK.
DO NOT RETURN THE PRODUCT TO US.
Please telephone us on 01284 757500 to obtain the address and phone number of your local agent.
If the product is under guarantee please contact your stockist.
De-commissioning Product
Should the product become completely unserviceable and require disposal, draw off the oil into an approved container and dispose of the product and the oil according to local regulations.

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories, and packaging should be sorted, taken to a recycling center, and disposed of in a manner that is compatible with the environment. When the product becomes completely unserviceable and requires disposal, drain any fluids (if applicable) into approved containers and dispose of the product and fluids according to local regulations.

Note: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice. Please note that other versions of this product are available. If you require documentation for alternative versions, please email or call our technical team at technical@sealey.co.uk or 01284 757505.
Important: No Liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
Warranty: Guarantee is 24 months from purchase date, proof of which is required for any claim.

Sealey Group, Kempson Way, Suffolk Business Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. IP32 7AR
01284 757500
01284 703534
sales@sealey.co.uk
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