Rev. C 11-03-03
© SPX Corporation 2003
Bottle Jack
Max. Capacity: 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, & 20 Tons, and Short Style 12 & 20 Tons
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.
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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.
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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. Set vehicle parking brake and block tires.
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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 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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Use only approved hydraulic fluid, such as Chevron AW Hydraulic Oil MV or equivalent.
Operating Instructions
To raise the jack, use narrow end of jack handle to tighten release valve clockwise (CW). Insert handle into socket, and operate pump.
To lower the jack, SLOWLY open the release valve knob by turning it counterclockwise (CCW).
To use the jack in a horizontal position, the pump MUST be lower than the reservoir. Position the jack as shown in Figure 1.
Form No. 520855
Parts List and
Operating Instructions
for:
4302A
4304A
4306A
4308A
4312A
4314A
4320A
4322A
SPX Corporation
655 Eisenhower Drive
Owatonna MN 55060
Phone: (507) 455-7000
Tech. Serv.: (800) 533-6127
Fax: (800) 955-8329
Order Entry: (800) 533-6127
Fax: (800) 283-8665
International Sales: (507) 455-7223
Fax: (507) 455-7063
Release Valve
Pump
Reservoir
Figure 1
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