MP24.9738
17JUN09
KICK DOWN JACKS:
A short hose is attached to the
jack at the factory. The hose is clamped to the pivot bracket.
It can be moved to the opposite side of the jack if necessary
to avoid heat sources or other obstacles.
ROLLER
BEARING
9000# KICK DOWN JACK
jack, the hose should go in the upper left-hand corner, over
the pivot area and down the front of the jack. After connect-
ing the hose to the fitting, the hose should be clamped with
a 1/4" bolt to the left side of the pivot bracket. Be sure the
hose is snug against the jack in the retracted (horizontal)
position.
Route the hose around the left
pivot, then across the back side of the cylinder and connect
to the actuator fitting. Attach the hose to the pivot bracket
using a hose clamp. There should be no slack in the hose.
- When connecting the hose to the
6000# KICK DOWN JACK-
16000# KICK DOWN JACK-
FIGURE 12
FIGURE 13
FIGURE 14
PRESSURE SWITCHES : All automatic, computerized
systems require a pressure switch on each jack. In most cases
the pressure switch will need to be installed on the jack. It may
be easier to install the switch before mounting the jack. Refer
to FIGURES 12,13,14 & 15 for proper pressure switch
On the 6000# and 16000# kick down jacks and straight acting
jacks there is a plug that needs to be removed. Then install
the elbow and pressure switch as shown. Be sure to use
On 9000# kick down jacks, remove the actuator line. Then remove
the existing elbow. Install the special fitting and pressure switch
as shown. Then reinstall the actuator tube. Be sure to use Teflon
tape on all pipe threads.
STRAIGHT ACTING JACKS :
PRESSURE
SWITCH
ELBOW
ELBOW
SWITCH
PRESSURE
ACTUATOR
TUBE
FITTING
PRESSURE
SWITCH
ELBOW
PRESSURE
SWITCH
SPECIAL
Teflon tape on all pipe threads.
FIGURE 15
locations.
JACK PRESSURE SWITCH INSTALLATION
AND
HOSE ROUTING FOR KICK-DOWN JACKS
