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Figure 3 - Variable Position
Figure 2 - Pump/ram air bleed
BEFORE USE
1. Before using this product, read the owner's manual completely and familiarize yourself thoroughly with the
product, its components and recognize the hazards associated with its use.
2. Inspect before each use. Do not use if bent, broken, leaking or damaged components are noted.
3. Ensure all parts of your kit are included (ref. illustrations and parts list).
4. Remove dust caps and plugs from hose coupler and ram coupler.
5. Connect hose coupler to ram coupler, ensuring there are no fluid leaks.
6. Locate and open release valve. Close release valve clockwise and pump handle until ram is fully extended, then
open release valve counter-clockwise until ram has fully retracted.
7. With ram fully retracted and release valve open, place pump in horizontal position. Open oil filler screw (located
on reservoir body). This will release air trapped within the reservoir. Reinstall oil filler screw.
Bleeding Air from System
1. Bleed air from ram: Place pump at a higher elevation than the hose and ram
as shown in Figure 2. With the objective being to force air up stream to the
reservoir, close valve and extend ram as fast as possible. Open valve fully
allowing oil and air to return to reservoir. Repeat procedure two or three
times.
2. Bleed air from pump: With ram fully retracted, remove oil filler screw to let
pressurized air escape, then reinstall oil filler screw.
General Instruction
1. Pump may be used in horizontal or vertical position as illustrated (ref. Figure.
3).
2. Attachments must be fully engaged before applying load.
3. Ensure load is centrally applied to attachment or ram saddle. Do not attempt
off-center loading.
4. Always monitor the force applied to work piece by using a load cell and indi-
cator, or monitor pressure developed in the ram by using an in-line pressure
gauge, then calculate the applied force using the formula:
F = P x A, where F = lbs force, P = pressure in psi, and A = effective
ram area in in
2
.
Ram Area of Model 50040 is: 0.998 in
2
Ram Area of Model 50100 is: 2.411 in
2
(ref. Load-Pressure Correlation chart on page 10)
5. If bowing or bending of ram or any attachment occurs during use, STOP IMMEDIATELY, release pressure and
reconsider application. Application may require higher capacity ram kit.
Basic Setup
The capacity of the body repair kit can be significantly affected by the number of attachments used and the type
of load applied. The approximate load capacity of each function setup is illustrated on page 5. When two or more
extension tubes are used together, be sure to position the shorter tube furthest from the ram.
OPERATION
Applying Pressure to Work Piece:
1. Locate and close release valve by turning it clockwise until firmly closed. (Do not over tighten)
2. Operate by pumping handle. This will send fluid from the pump reservoir into the high pressure hose assembly
and into the ram assembly.
3. Continue pumping until ram reaches desired position or overpressure situation is reached.
When using extension tubes and/or offset attachments, reduce rated capacity by 50% for each tube or
offset attachment connected. See
Replacement Parts
section on pages 8 & 9 for identification of "offset"
attachments.
WARNING
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