OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IM_HP_EX_Rev03_A4
HP350SMINEX; HP350DMINEX; HP550SMINEX;
HP550DMINEX; HP1000SMINEX; HP1000DMINEX
HYDRAULIC SEALED HAND PUMPS
6
3.2
HP350SMINEX, HP550SMINEX &
HP1000SMINEX INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION
WARNING:
Never attempt to pressurise the
pump when the pressure gauge is not connected
or the pump is not connected to a system.
DANGER:
Always check the hydraulic system
in which the pump is to be used, is rated for
700 bar (10 000 psi). Over pressurizing a
hydraulic system will result in component failure
and personal injury.
1.
Prior to using the pump the hydraulic gauge must be
fitted. Push the male connector on the gauge fully
into the female connector on the gauge adaptor and
rotate the locking ring counterclockwise until fully
tight.
LOCKING
RING
2.
Ensure the hydraulic system you wish to pressurise
has been bled and is free from air and leaks. Connect
the pump into the system using the screw connector
supplied with the pump, push the male and female
connectors together fully and rotate the locking ring
clockwise until fully tight.
WARNING:
Never disconnect the pump or
other components when the system is
pressurised.
LOCKING
RING
MALE AND FEMALE
CONNECTORS
3.
Close the release valve fully by rotating clockwise until
hand tight.
CLOSE RELEASE
VALVE
4.
Pressurise the system by raising and depressing the
pump handle until the desired pressure is indicated
on the pressure gauge. N.B. max. pressure 700 bar
(10 000 psi).
5.
To depressurise the system, gently open the release
valve by rotating the release knob anti-clockwise
OPEN RELEASE
VALVE
6.
Once the system has been fully depressurised,
the pump can be disconnected by unscrewing the
connectors.
