12 Ton Pneumatic Bottle Jack
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Contact Princess Auto Ltd. for a solution if the bottle jack does not function properly or parts are missing.
If unable to do so, have a qualified technician service the bottle jack.
Problem(s)
Possible Cause(s)
Suggested Solution(s)
J
ack
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ll n
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t
lift l
oad.
Release valve not tightly closed.
Close release valve firmly.
Overload condition.
Reduce load.
Air supply inadequate.
Ensure adequate air supply.
Air trapped in system.
Purge system (see Maintenance).
Jack will lift, but will not
maintain pressure.
Release valve not tightly closed.
Close release valve firmly.
Overload condition.
Reduce load.
Hydraulic unit malfunction.
Contact Princess Auto Ltd. for
a solution or have a qualified
technician service the bottle jack.
Will not lower after unloading.
Reservoir overfilled.
Drain oil to proper level
(see Maintenance).
Linkages binding.
Clean and lubricate moving parts.
Poor lift performance.
Hydraulic jack oil level low.
Add hydraulic jack oil to proper
level (see Maintenance).
Air trapped in system.
Purge system (see Maintenance).
Will not lift to max height.
Hydraulic jack oil level low.
Add hydraulic jack oil to proper
level (see Maintenance).
