Kurt CROSSOVER DX6H, Operating Instructions Manual

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HYDRAULIC
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Basic Hydraulic Set-Up:
1. Remove plastic caps from pressure and release ports on Hydraulic pump.
Install 90° fittings.
2. Remove plastic caps from pressure and release ports on hand or foot
valve. Install straight fitting.
3. Install straight fitting on the Hydraulic Unit (1/8 NPTF) of the DX6H vise.
4. A filter-lubricator-regulator combination is recommended to insure clean
air coming into the unit. See Clamping Force Chart for air pressure required
to attain desired clamping force ( pg. 5 & 9 ) .
5. Connect the FRL to the input air port on the KHP3 hydraulic pump (See
Fig. 4 )
6. Connect the hydraulic line to the hydraulic unit on the vise and then to
the output side of the hydraulic pump (Fig. 2 & 4)
7. If using a hand valve or foot valve, connect the 3-line color-coded airline
cluster to the corresponding ports on the valve and pump (Fig. 3 & 4).
8. Apply air pressure (80 PSI maximum) to system. Loosen swivel fitting at
vise and bleed air. Tighten fitting. Release air pressure.
9. Repeat previous step until all air is purged
10. The KHP3 hydraulic pump will come pre-filled with oil (use #13 or DTE
lite if needed)
11. System is now ready for use.
NOTE: For multiple vise hook-ups, call factory for recommendations.
HYDRAULIC SET-UP
NOTE - The following set-up is specifically for the KHP3 pump