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ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
Lifting and setting up your machine
Make certain that slings, cables, chains,
forklifts or other load suspending gear or
machines used to move this unit are properly rated to
handle the weight. The machine is extremely heavy.
The machine must be properly secured
and anchored before use. Make sure that
it is supported equally on all four corners. Failure to comply
may result in the machine twisting and causing binds in the
working table.
1. Remove any crating or overpacking materials which may be
covering the machine. Leave the machine attached to the
pallet.
NOTE:
The Hydraulic Press is heavy, see “SPECIFICATIONS”.
Be certain any machine or devices used to lift the press
are capable of handling this weight. If manually lifting,
ensure that enough people are performing the lift.
2. Ensure sufficient space is available for the press. See
Machine Dimensions.
3. Remove all accessory items from the pallet or shipping
carton. Compare these items with the listed “UNPACKING”.
4. Remove all the nuts and/or bolts securing the machine to the
pallet.
5. Center an overhead crane or other suitable overhead lifting
device and sling arrangement over the frame.
6. Carefully lift the machine off the pallet. Lift the machine no
higher than necessary to clear the surface on which it is to
be installed and pull the pallet out of the way. DO NOT get
your hands or feet underneath the machine when removing
the pallet.
7. Place the machine into its final location where it will be
anchored to the table top. Anchor bolts of sufficient size and
length must be fastened to the table top according to the
footprint of the press.
8. While it is not recommended, the machine may be mounted
to a wooden floor. The floor must be sturdy and properly
braced to ensure a solid foundation for safety and machine
accuracy.
9. When the machine is over its anchor location, level the
machine using shims under the corners needing them. A
highly accurate spirit or digital level should used for leveling.
Leveling should be done on the table top since it is the
reference standard for both side-to-side and front-to-back
leveling. It is very important that the machine be properly
leveled for accurate performance.
NOTE:
The diagrams to the right show the reasonable
approximate dimensions of the machine and its parts.
When determining a final location for your machine
ensure there is enough clearance for both the operator
and for technicians who will service the machine. Also,
consider any larger workpieces that would extend beyond
the machine’s table and require extra space.
10. Two pairs of bolts, nuts, and washers are installed in the
side of the frame to be used to mount the hydraulic station
in a later step. Remove the nuts and washers but leaving
the bolts stick out from the frame, as shown in the following
figure.
11. Unwrap the hydraulic station from packaging. The hose
should already be attached to the hydraulic cylinder. If not,
reattach it.
12. Position the hydraulic station as shown above and slide the
bolts through the holes in the hydraulic station base, slide
the washers on, install the nuts on the bolts, and tighten
them to secure the hydraulic station to the frame.
13. After assembly is completed it should look as shown in
the following figure, with the handle toward the front of the
machine.
