Hydraulic Hand Pump
Care and Maintenance
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Care and Maintenance
By following these five (5) easy steps the Hydraulic Hand Pump will operate for many years without requiring any
further maintenance.
1. Carefully follow all
“Operating Instructions”
and the
“Simple Rules”
provided.
2. Perform
“Testing the Pump”
annually. See
“Troubleshooting”
on page thirty-three (33).
3. Keep all threaded connections tight.
4. Use a mild solvent or penetrating fluid and a clean rag to keep the Hydraulic Hand Pump clean.
5. Replace or repair any leaking or failed components.
Simple Rules
Following these simple rules will help increase the life of the Hydraulic Hand Pump.
1.
NEVER
carry the Hydraulic Hand Pump by the Handle #10 unless it is secured by the latch or a chain.
Carrying the Hydraulic Hand Pump by the Handle #10 without it being secured will result in the Pump
Piston #5C and the Linkage Assembly #11 bending. The degree of bend will affect the force required
to stroke the Handle #10. If bent badly enough the Hydraulic Hand Pump will not operate as
expected, or not at all, and will require replacing the Pump Piston #5C, Hydraulic Piston Cylinder #5
and Linkage Assembly #11.
2.
NEVER
carry the Hydraulic Hand Pump by the Hydraulic Hose Assembly #17.
Carrying the Hydraulic Hand Pump by the hose causes unnecessary stress to the hose and fittings.
3.
NEVER
pull sideways or twist the Handle #10 on the Hydraulic Hand Pump.
This will damage the Pump Piston #5C and the Linkage Assembly #11 holding the Fulcrum Assembly
#9 to the Hydraulic Hand Pump.
4.
ALWAYS
keep the Hydraulic Hand Pump in clean operating condition.
Dirt, sand or other debris can easily attach to products left on the outside of the Hydraulic Hand
Pump. Handling a dirty Hydraulic Hand Pump will result in the contamination of product while
reloading. Injecting contaminated product into valves can cause serious damage to the internal valve
components.
If debris is allowed to build-up on the Hydraulic Hand Pump, the smooth operation will deteriorate and
over time will cause damage.
5.
Protect
the 15,000 PSI Gauge #17B.
NEVER use a high pressure lubricant injection pump without a properly working
pressure gauge. This pump and all injection equipment can produce extreme pressures
very quickly. It is imperative you know what injection pressure your equipment is
producing at ALL times.