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Questions?
Contact EST Group Customer Service at any of the following locations.
www.cw-estgroup.com
North, Central & South America
EST Group Corporate Office
2701 Township Line Road
Hatfield, PA 19440-1770 USA
P: +1.215.721.1100
+1.800.355.7044
F: +1.215.721.1101
Europe / Middle East / Africa
EST Group B.V.
Hoorn 312a
2404 HL Alphen aan den Rijn
The Netherlands
P: +31.172.418841
F: +31.172.418849
China
P +86.400.636.5077
Singapore
P +65.3158.5052
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AIR SUPPLY
CONNECT
1. INSPECTION
Prior to use, all equipment must be inspected to ensure safe and reliable operation. Only qualified
operators should assemble, operate, and maintain this equipment.
1.1. Ensure the red shipping cap is removed from the pump reservoir and has been replaced with the
black vent plug.
RED: SHIPPING PLUG
BLACK: OPERATIONAL VENT
PLUG
Ensure there is sufficient hydraulic fluid in the reservoir. Add additional fluid as required. Check oil level prior to first
use of the day and at least after every 10 hours of use.
Follow the safety and handling instructions with regards to the hydraulic oil in accordance with the provided SDS.
1.2. Hose
Ensure the hose is free of cracks, kinks, or any visible damage. Inspect all threads and fittings for signs of wear or
damage. Clean the quick couplings, both sides, and ensure the mating components on the pump and ram are free of
dirt debris or foreign objects.
1.3. Ram
Visually inspect for cylinder damage, leaking fluid, and excessive wear or damage. Ensure the safety cables are
securely attached to the ram.
2. ASSEMBLY
Remove all thread protective caps. Connect the hose assembly to the
pump and ram. Ensure mating quick connects are fully engaged and
hand tight. All connections are to be tightened securely and leak-free but
do not overtighten.
WARNING
ENSURE HYDRAULIC HOSE QUICK CONNECTS
ARE FULLY ENGAGED AND TIGHTENED. FAILURE
TO CORRECTLY SEAT AND TIGHTEN HYDRAULIC
FITTINGS WILL CAUSE RAM PISTON TO LOCK IN
EXTENDED POSITION AFTER ACTIVATION.
