Grizzly T27978, Instructions Manual

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T27978 50-Ton Hydraulic Press (Mfd. 12/16)
Identification
A. Winch. Raises and lowers press bed to
adjust bed height.
B. Table Plates. Support workpiece during
bending operation.
C. Hydraulic Ram. Applies pressure directly
to workpiece. Hydraulic ram operates using
both incoming air line for rapid downward
movement and manual pump handle for
slower downward ram movement.
D. Pressure Gauge. Shows pounds of force
being applied to workpiece.
E. Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir. Holds hydraulic
fluid for operation of hydraulic ram.
F. Tank Relief Valve. Releases pressure from
hydraulic ram to release workpiece.
G. Air Cylinder Control. Valve controls amount
of air released from air line cylinder to
hydraulic ram.
H. Air Line Cylinder. Provides pressure to
lower hydraulic ram. Maximum incoming air
pressure is 125 PSI.
I. Pump Handle. Manually lowers ram into
workpiece in small increments.
J. Press Bed. Supports workpiece during
pressing operation. Bed raises and lowers
using winch.
K. Support Rods. Support press bed at prede-
termined heights of holes in machine frame.
A
B
C
E
G
K
Figure 3. Machine components.
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J
F
D
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1. With the help of two assistants, remove
press from shipping crate, hold upright, and
attach both base supports (see
Figure 4)
using (4) M10-1.5 x 25 hex bolts, 10mm flat
washers, 10mm lock washers, and M10-1.5
hex nuts.
Assembly
This machine and its
components are very
heavy. Reduce risk of
strain or lifting injury
by getting lifting help or
using power lifting equip-
ment such as a forklift to
move heavy items.
2. Attach angle braces to each base support
using (8) M10-1.5 x 25 hex bolts, 10mm flat
washers, 10mm lock washers, and M10-1.5
hex nuts, as shown in
Figure 4.
Figure 4. Supports and angle braces installed.
Angle
Brace
Base
Supports