Sheet No.
Issue Date:
Rev. A
7-08-03
© SPX Corporation
Air Assist Bottle Jack
Max. Capacity: 12 & 20 Tons
Introduction
These instructions have been written to help the user more effectively use and maintain OTC jacks. Some of
the information applying to construction, installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of hydraulic jacks
was selected from ANSI B30.1 and ASME/ANSI PALD-1. It is strongly recommended that the user read these
two documents, which may be ordered from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineering
Center, 345 East 47th, New York, New York 10017.
Safety Precautions
WARNING: Failure to heed the following warnings can result in personal injury and / or equipment
damage. These warnings cannot cover every situation, so have safety foremost in your mind when setting
up a job.
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Read, understand, and follow the operating instructions, and the ANSI B30.1 and ASME
PALD-1 safety standards for jacks. If the operator cannot read English, operating instructions
and safety precautions must be read and discussed in the operator’s native language.
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Si el operador no puede leer inglés, las instrucciones de operación y las precauciones de
seguridad deberán leerse y comentarse en el idioma nativo del operador.
– Si l’utilisateur ne peut lire l’anglais, les instructions et les consignes de sécurité doivent
lui être expliquées dans sa langue maternelle.
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Wear eye protection that meets the requirements of ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA.
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Inspect the jack before each use; do not use the jack if it is damaged, altered, or in poor
condition.
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To prevent tipping, set up the jack on a hard, level surface.
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The load must not exceed the rated lifting capacity of the jack. Lift only dead weight.
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Center the load on the jack saddle, because off-center loads can damage the seals and
cause hydraulic failure.
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Use the jack for lifting purposes only. This jack is designed to LIFT loads, not support
loads. Immediately support a lifted load with jack stands.
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Stay clear of lifted loads.
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The safety valve is set at the factory; no further adjustment is needed.
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Use only approved hydraulic fluid, such as Chevron AW Hydraulic Oil MV or equivalent.
Operating Instructions
1. Before using the bottle jack, add 1/2 oz. clean lubricating oil to the air inlet. (Lack of oil causes pump
malfunction.)
2. Connect air supply. IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the air pump, the air supply must be clean and dry.
3. Tightly close the release knob by turning it clockwise.
4. Center the load on the jack saddle. Push the air valve lever to raise the load.
5. Transfer the load to support stands.
6. To lower the jack, open the release valve knob by SLOWLY turning it
counterclockwise.
Form No. 519732
Operating Instructions
for:
9212B
9220B
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