5.0 OPERATION
Refer to the instruction sheet supplied with your pump for information on installing and operating your pump source.
1. Check the oil level in the pump.
2. Make sure all connections are tight and leak free.
3. Remove air from the system by placing the tool at a lower level than the pump and cycling the tool several times until
the motion is smooth.
4. Operate the pump to spread the cylinder jaws. The jaws will close automatically when the pressure is released. The
speed of retraction is dependent on the length of the hose and other restrictions in the line.
CAUTION:
Keep hands away from the pivot point of spreader jaws.
5.2 After Completing the Job
Before disconnecting hoses, fittings, etc., first be sure the tool is unloaded and retracted, shift the hydraulic controls
several times to release system pressure. Store the spreader in a clean, dry area.
6.0 MAINTENANCE
Use dust caps on couplers when tool is disconnected to prevent dirt from entering the system. Keep parts clean.
Inspect all components for damage or wear before and after use.
7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
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Tool does not advance,
advances slowly, or advances
in spurts.
Oil le vel in pump reservoir is low.
Add oil according to the pump instructions.
Pump release valve open.
Close pump release valve.
Loose hydraulic coupler.
Check that all couplers are fully tightened.
Load is too heavy.
Do not attempt to lift more than rated tonnage.
Air trapped in system.
Remove air accordingto the instructions above.
Cylinder plunger binding.
Check for damage to cylinder.
Have cylinder serviced by a qualified hydraulic technician.
Tool advances, but does
not hold pressure.
Leaking connection.
Check that all connections are tight and leak free.
Leaking tool seals.
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Locate leak(s) and have equipment serviced by
a qualified hydraulic technician.
Internal leakage in pump.
Have pump serviced by a qualified hydraulic technician.
Tool does not retract,
retractspart way, or retracts
more slowly than normal.
Pump rele ase valve closed.
Open pump release valve.
Pump reservoir is over-filled.
D rain oil level to full mark.
See pump instructions for adding oil.
Loose hydraulic coupler.
Check that all couplers are fully tightened.
Air trapped in system.
Remove air accordingto the instructions above.
Hose I.D. t oo narrow.
Use larger diameter hydraulic hose.
Cylinder retraction spring broken or
other cylinder damage.
Have cylinder serviced by a qualified hydraulic technician.
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