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• Study, understand and follow all instructions before operating this device.
• Wear eye protective that meets ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA standards.
• Do not exceed the rated capacity.
• Use a pressure gauge that indicates pounds of force applied.
• When using extension tubes, position the shortest tube farthest from the cylinder.
• Do not subject the hose to extreme cold, heat, sharp surfaces, abrasion or impact.
• Do not allow the hose to kink, twist, curl or bend so tightly that it restricts fluid flow.
• Make sure setup is stable and secure before performing any work.
• No alterations or modifications shall be made to this product.
• Only components supplied with this kit shall be used with this kit.
• Failure to heed these markings may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY MESSAGES
• Avoid short runs of straight line tubing. Straight line runs do not provide for expansion and contraction due to
pressure and/or temperature changes.
• Long tubing runs should be supported by brackets or clips. Before operating the pump, all hose connections
must be tightened with the proper tools. Do not overtighten. Connections should only be tightened securely
and leak-free. Overtightening can cause premature thread failure or high pressure fittings to burst.
• Should a hydraulic hose rupture, burst or need to be disconnected, immediately shut off the pump and release
all pressure. Never attempt to grasp a leaking pressurized hose with your hands. The force of escaping
hydraulic fluid is under high pressure and can inflict injury.
• Do not pull, position or move setup by the hose. Doing so can damage the hose.
• Hoses also must not come in contact with corrosive materials such as battery acid, creosote-impregnated
objects and wet paint. Never paint a coupler or hose.
• Inspect each ram and coupler before each use to prevent unsafe conditions from developing. Inspect the hose
for wear.
• Do not use rams if they are damaged, altered or in poor condition.
• Do not use rams with bent or damaged coupler or damaged threads.
• Under certain conditions, the use of an extension with a hydraulic ram may not be advisable and could present
a dangerous condition.
• Avoid pinch points or crush points that can be created by the load or parts of ram.
• To help prevent material fatigue if the ram is to be used in a continuous application, the load should not exceed
85% of the rated capacity.
• Ram must be on a stable base capable of supporting the load while pushing or lifting.
• Ensure ram is fully engaged into/onto adapters, extension accessories.
• Use shims, friction material or constraints to prevent slippage of the base or load.
• Do not off-center loads on a ram. The load can tip or the ram can “kick out” and cause personal injury.
• Never try to disassemble a hydraulic cylinder. Refer repairs to qualified, authorized personnel.
• Keep ram clean at all times.
• When not is use, keep ram fully retracted.
• Use an approved, high-grade pipe thread sealant to seal all hydraulic connections. Teflon tape can be used
if only one layer of tape is used and it is applied carefully (two threads back) to prevent the tape from being
introduced into hydraulic system. A piece of tape could travel through the system and obstruct the flow of fluid
and adversely affect function.
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