409-5860
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of 16
Rev C
3. OPERATION
CAUTION
!
NEVER operate hand pump without having hose and crimping head attached. Refer to Figure 6.
3.1. Preparation
1. Check level of hydraulic fluid in reservoir, and add fluid if required. Refer to Paragraph 5.2.
2. Protective caps are put on crimping heads and hose fittings to prevent dirt from entering the hydraulic
system. Ensure that caps are placed on head and hose fittings when they are disassembled.
CAUTION
!
Never store hand pump without having head or protective cap attached to the hose fittings.
Lever
Filler Plug
Outlet Valve Port
Hose (Ref)
Crimping Head (Ref)
Figure 6
3.2. Attaching Crimping Head to Hose and Hose to Hand Pump
CAUTION
!
Always have lever in the return position when connecting or removing hose couplings or crimping heads.
A. To attach the crimping head, proceed as follows:
1. Thoroughly clean coupling area of hose assembly and crimping head.
2. Remove protective caps.
3. Mate coupling halves and tighten collar (refer to Figure 7).
B. To attach hand pump to hose, proceed as follows:
CAUTION
!
Make sure that the lever is in the return position while connecting coupling halves.
