Enerpac LW16, Instruction Sheet

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7.0 OPERATION
7.1 Hydraulic Pump (Model LW-16 only)
Hydraulic pump operation procedures will vary depending on
pump type, valve configuration and other factors. For detailed
operating instructions and related information, refer to the
instruction sheet included with your pump.
7.2 Setup and Use - Model LW-16
Refer to Figure 1 and other figures as indicated.
3
2
1
4
5
Key
1. Hydraulic Connector
2. Handle
3. Lifting Jaw
4. Driven Wedge
5. Base
Figure 1, LW-16 Major Components
1. Make hydraulic connections. Fully hand-tighten all
couplers. Refer to Section 6.4 for additional information.
2. Ensure the minimum access gap under the item to be
lifted measures 0.39" [10 mm] or greater. Refer to Figure 2.
Figure 2, Minimum Access Gap
Minimum Access Gap
0.39" [10 mm]
3. Lubricate lifting wedge with grease. Refer to instructions in
Section 9.0.
4. Place the lifting wedge under the center of the item to be
lifted. The lifting jaw contains a series of steps. The step to
be used must be fully inserted into the access gap so that
the heel of the step is in contact with the outer surface of
the item to be lifted. Refer to Figure 3.
Figure 3, Inserting Wedge Under Load
OK
OK
5. Close the release valve on the hand pump and advance
the wedge by operating the hand pump lever.
6. When the item has been lifted to the desired height, or to
the maximum height on the step used, insert the Enerpac
SB-2 safety block (included separately with lifting wedge).
Refer to Figure 4.
Enerpac SB-2
Safety Block
Figure 4, Enerpac SB-2 Safety Block
WARNING
Load will be lowered in the next step. Before lowering, be
sure hands, feet and other body parts are not inside the
access gap area. Failure to observe this precaution could
result in serious personal injury.
7. Slowly open the release valve to lower the load until it is
fully supported by the safety block.
8. If the item to be lifted must be raised an additional amount,
insert the wedge under the load using the next highest
wedge step. Then, repeat steps 3 through 7 of this
procedure to raise the load an additional amount.