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Purging the System
1. Securely fasten this hydraulic press to a level concrete floor.
2. M
ake sure there is adequate lighting and a 40” (1,016mm)
minimum clearance around the entire machine.
3. Before using for the first time, pour a teaspoon of good quality
air tool lubricant into the air supply inlet of the lift control valve.
Connect a 120 psi (.83Mpa) airline to the control valve and
press the handle for 3 seconds to evenly distribute the
lubricant.
4. To purge air from the manual system, open the release valve
(50) by turning it counterclockwise (ccw) a couple turns. Pump
the manual handle several full strokes to eliminate any air in
the system. Turn the release valve (50) clockwise (cw) to close.
5. To purge air from the compressed air system, open the release
valve (50) by turning it counterclockwise (ccw) a couple turns.
Connect your airline to the fitting on the lift control valve. Press
the valve handle and let the pump work several times to
eliminate any air in the system. Turn the release valve (50)
clockwise (cw) to close.
OPERATION PREPLANNING
This is a general discussion on press operation and is not intended to be an exact step-by-step
procedure. This is intended to create a broad thought process to be considered prior to using
the press to stimulate the operator into thinking about as many possible scenarios that could
cause injury or material damage. The operator should then take all steps they can think of to
prevent or protect against such possible scenarios
The following is a listing of some of the most common procedures the operator shall
take into consideration and employ. The specific application will require the operator to
address any items not covered here.
1. Provide a container or applicable padding under the press to protect the part when it drops.
2. Positions the heel plates to support the workpiece and aligns the press pin or tooling on the
part to be pressed.
Oil
Air-In
Fitting
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