Hydraulic Hand Pump
Care and Maintenance
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Storing the Hydraulic Hand Pump
It is important to properly prepare the Hydraulic Hand Pump for storage if it will not be used for a long period of
time. Because the hydraulic Fluid Bag #12 is made of a rubber material, it is vulnerable to distortion when all or
most of the hydraulic fluid is in the Sealant Barrel #3.
To help prevent this distortion from occurring it is recommended that the Hydraulic Hand Pump be fully loaded
with product or that the Piston Assembly #2 is completely pushed down into the Sealant Barrel #3.
To store the Hydraulic Hand Pump fully loaded, see
“How to Load a Hydraulic Hand Pump”
on page six (6).
To store the Hydraulic Hand Pump empty, follow these instructions:
1. Detach the Giant Buttonhead Coupler #17G from the fitting on the valve.
NOTICE: Always relieve any internal pressure by opening the By-Pass Valve #7 one full
turn before detaching the Giant Buttonhead Coupler #17G from the fitting on a valve.
2. Close By-Pass Valve #7 by turning it clockwise until it is snug, and only hand-tight.
3. Pull back the Stem and Knob #16A to release the Handle #10.
4. Lift the Handle #10 up until it reaches it full height.
5. Pull the Handle #10 all the way down. Steps four (4) and five (5) together is a stroke.
6. Stroke the Handle #10 until Sealant Barrel #3 is empty of all product.
7. Open By-Pass Valve #7 to relieve any internal pressure by turning it counter-clockwise one (1) full turn.
8. Look at the 15,000 PSI Gauge #17B to make sure the pressure is (0 PSI) zero.
9. Remove the head assembly (Sealant Barrel Cap #1 and Hydraulic Pump Hose Assembly
#17) from
Sealant Barrel #3.
If the head assembly will not unscrew easily, double check to make sure By-Pass Valve #7 is
open. The Handle #10 may be used to increase leverage, the stub on the Sealant Barrel Cap #1
fits into the hole at the end of the Handle #10.
10. Place the head assembly in a clean, dry place to avoid any contamination.
11. Place the Hydraulic Hand Pump on the floor in an upright position with the Sealant Barrel #3 at the top.
12. Clean off any contaminants such as sand or dirt from the Handle #10.
13. Place the Handle #10 so it is centered on the Piston Assembly #2 then push the Piston Assembly #2 to
the bottom of the Sealant Barrel #3.
NOTICE: be very careful not to scratch or score the inside of the Sealant Barrel #3.
14. Return the Handle #10 to the Fulcrum Assembly #9.
15. Connect the Latch Arm #16E to the Stem and Knob #16A.
16. Attach the head assembly onto Sealant Barrel #3,
17. Close By-Pass Valve #7
The Hydraulic Hand Pump is now ready for storage.