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10 Ton Hydraulic Porta-Power Autobody and Frame Repair Kit
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SPREADING
Spreading is used to move two parts of a structure away from a central point.
There are three options: the duckbill spreader for short distances, the ram toe
and body toe for distances up to nearly 6 inches and a pushing set-up for larger
distances.
DUCKBILL SPREADER
WARNING! Keep fingers away from the duckbill spreader when opening or
closing. The hydraulic or spring pressure can crush or pinch an appendage
causing a crushing injury.
1. Set-up the duckbill spreader.
2. Wedge the closed jaws into available space. If the space is slightly larger,
hold the duckbill spreader into position until it spreads enough to be held
in place.
3. Begin pumping until the spreader is firmly held in position. Continue to
pump to widen the jaws until the metal workpiece is separated to the
desired gap or the jaws are at their maximum width.
4. Release pressure until the jaws are shut.
RAM TOE AND BODY TOE
Both the body toe and ram toe have offset flanges. The two parts are always
used together to separate a damaged workpiece. Using just one or the other can
cause an unbalanced load on the ram.
1. Set-up the ram toe and body toe on the hydraulic pump. Add extension tubes
until the body toe is within six inches of the gap between the two sides of the
workpiece. Remember each extension reduces the force by 50 percent.
2. Place the ram toe flush against the inside of the workpiece.
3. Hold the ram in place if necessary. Slowly pump until the body toe is firmly
seated against the opposite inner surface. Check that the body toe and ram
toe are still aligned.
4. Pump to spread the workpiece until it has reached the desired point.
a. You may need to add another extension tube or replace an existing
one with a longer tube to complete the task if the ram has reached its
full extension.
5. Release pressure until the piston fully retracts.
