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Operating Instruction Manual: 

OM-JCS-01 

Serial Number: 

ALL 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL

 

JCS SERIES | COMPACT JACKS - SOLID PISTON

 

 

 

 

 

 

This manual applies to the Hi-Force JCS series of Compact Jacks. It contains the latest product information 
available at the time of publication and approval. For information relating to the servicing of a hydraulic jack, 
see the servicing instructions, which are available on the Hi-Force website. Hi-Force reserves the right to 
make changes to this document at any time without notice. 

This document assumes that the operator  carrying out any operation  with this product is trained and 
competent to do so. This manual does not attempt to cover all details or variations in the equipment. Nor 
does this manual claim to provide for every possible contingency met in connection with the installation, 
operation, or maintenance thereof. Should further information be desired, or should a particular problem 
arise which is not covered in sufficient detail, the matter should be referred to Hi-Force. 

Summary of Contents for JCS Series

Page 1: ...i Force website Hi Force reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time without notice This document assumes that the operator carrying out any operation with this product is trained...

Page 2: ...Contents 1 0 Inspection upon Receipt 3 2 0 Safety Precautions 3 3 0 Declaration of Conformity 5 4 0 Component Identification 5 5 0 Installation Setup 6 6 0 Operation 8 7 0 Maintenance and Storage 9 8...

Page 3: ...t Hi Force office or distributor Only qualified personnel should be allowed to operate hydraulic equipment If an operator has not been trained on high pressure hydraulic equipment and its safe usage c...

Page 4: ...se plug 6 and can support the load to be applied Where applicable use an additional support base to assist in supporting the load to be lifted Avoid lifting loads that are not central to the lifting p...

Page 5: ...ted and complies with the standards and declarations as set out in the Declaration of Incorporation Conformity DoI DoC The DoI DoC is included as Annex A to this instruction document and is supplied w...

Page 6: ...and returned to its proper operating condition Ensure the external surfaces are dirt free 5 2 Filling with Oil Hi Force JCS Jacks are despatched from the factory pre filled with oil and ready for use...

Page 7: ...ect being lifted moved If necessary place suitable material between the load point and the jack ram to avoid damaging the structure to be lifted moved 2 Ensure the chosen loading point will not cause...

Page 8: ...te the pump The piston will rise and lift push the load When the piston reaches full stroke the stop ring prevents the piston from rising further If you need to raise the load further than the rated s...

Page 9: ...a prolonged period it is advisable to apply grease to exposed metal surfaces Lubricate the pump rocker periodically NEVER store transport or lift a jack with its piston in the extended position 8 0 S...

Page 10: ...n binding Repair or replace jack e Jack seals leaking Repair or replace jack 2 Piston advances but will not hold a Load is too heavy for jack Use suitably rated jack b Piston seals leaking Repair or r...

Page 11: ...Instruction Manual OM JCS 01 Serial Number ALL 11 UK Head Office Hi Force Limited Prospect Way Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 8PL United Kingdom Tel 44 1327 301000 Fax 44 1327 706555 Email daventry hi...

Page 12: ...Numansdorp Netherlands Tel 31 85 902 8111 Email holland hi force com Hi Force Hydraulics Pty Ltd Midrand South Africa Tel 27 11 314 0555 Email south africa hi force com Hi Force Saudi Dammam Saudi Ar...

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