Arcan CP500 User manual

SHOP PRESS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
CP500 - 50 TON MANUAL SHOP PRESS WITH WINCH
P.O. Box 58 Travelers Rest, SC 29690 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
A - Total Height
B - Inside Width
C - Press Feet Length
D - Bed Width
E - Stroke (ram travel distance from fully retracted position to fully extended position)
F - Pin Diameter
G - PB Winch
H - Sliding Head
I - Press Plates Included
PRESS SPECIFICATIONS
Arcan Model No. A B C D E F G H I
CP500 74" 35" 29.75" 13" 6.75" 1.25" Y Y Y(2)
© Copyright 2007, Arcan Professional Tools

SAFETY INFORMATION
This symbol alerts you to the possibility
of serious injury or death if instructions
are not followed.
This symbol alerts you to the possibility
of damage to or destruction of equipment
if instructions are not followed.
Failure to heed these warnings may result in loss
of load, damage to the press and/or failure
resulting in property damage, personal or fatal
injury. This operating manual contains important details concerning the safe
operation of this tool. The user must read and understand these details
before any use of the tool. This manual must be retained for future reference.
• Read, study, and understand all instruction manuals packed with this
press before operating.
• Always wear safety goggles.
• Parts being pressed may splinter, shatter, or be ejected from the
press at a dangerous rate of speed. Because of the variety of press
applications, it is your responsibility to always use adequate guards
and wear eye protection and heavy protective clothing when operating
the press.
• Visual inspection should be made before each use of the press, checking
for signs of cracked welds, bent bed pins, loose or missing bolts, leaks,
or any other structural damage.
• Do not go near leaks. High pressure oil can puncture skin and cause
serious injury, gangrene, or death. If injured, seek emergency medical
help. Immediate surgery is required to remove oil.
• Keep hands and ngers out of the press and away from parts that may
shift and pinch. Do not stand in front of work area when load is applied.
• Always use an accurate pressure gauge to measure pressing force.
• Do not exceed the rated capacity of this press.
• Never tamper with hydraulic system pressure settings.
• Do not substitute bolts, pins or any part of the components. Use only
genuine factory replacement parts.
• Always center load on ram plunger. Offset loads can damage ram and
may cause load to eject at a dangerous rate of speed.
• Remove all loads from press bed before attempting to adjust bed height.
Beware of possibility of falling bed.
• Press only on loads supported by press bed and included press plates.
Do not support loads on oor or press frame.
• When using any accessories such as arbor plates, be certain they are
centered on press bed and are in full contact with press bed.
• Before applying load, be certain all press bed supporting pins are fully
engaged.
• Always use a bearing shield when pressing bearings. Use caution when
positioning work to be pressed to ensure that the item that is to be
pressed cannot be dislodged or broken during press work. This may
result in the item being ejected from the press at a dangerous rate of
speed.
• Release hydraulic pressure before loosening any ttings.
• Maintain proper hydraulic uid levels.
• Do not make any alterations to the press.
OWNER/USER RESPONSIBILITY
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of the manufacturer's
operating instructions and warnings before using this press. Personnel
involved in the use and operation of equipment must be careful, competent,
trained, and qualied in the safe operation of the equipment and its proper
use when servicing motor vehicles and their components.
Warning information should be emphasized and understood.
If the operator is not uent in English, the manufacturer's instructions and
warnings must be read to and discussed with the operator in the operator's
native language by the purchaser/owner, making sure that
the operator comprehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future reference the
manufacturer’s instructions. Owner and/or user is responsible for keeping all
warning labels and instruction manuals legible and intact. Replacement labels
and literature are available from the manufacturers.
INSPECTION
Visual inspection of the shop press should be made before each use of the
press, checking for damaged, loose or missing parts. Each press must be
inspected by a manufacturer’s repair facility immediately if subjected to an
abnormal load or shock. Any press which appears to be damaged in any way,
is found to be badly worn, or operates abnormally must be removed from
service until necessary repairs are made by a manufacturers's authorized
repair facility. It is recommended that an annual inspection of the press be
made by a manufacturer’s authorized repair facility and that any defective
parts, decals or warning labels be replaced with manufacturer’s specied
parts. A list of authorized repair facilities is available from the manufacturer.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• CHECK YOUR LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
REGARDING THE SAFE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
• Your safety is a top priority. Please handle equipment with care.
• Fully retract unit and remove all items from the press bed frame.
• Support the press bed and remove the pins.
• Raise or lower bed to desired height and reinstall press pins. Be certain
pins are fully engaged in the parallel anges of the upright columns.
• Position press on a at, level, hard surface, preferably concrete.
Make sure all nuts and bolts are tight.
• Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, before using.
• Set the press bed to the required height. The press is most effective
when the work piece is located 1 inch below the ram’s retracted position.
The compression stroke can include the entire 5 inch working range.
• The press is designed to exert a force on anything which is positioned
beneath its ram. The work piece can be ejected from under the ram at
a high rate of speed and can injure someone.
• Pressing Bearings: It is essential that you use the bearing shield when
pressing bearings are on or off.
OPERATION
1. Press beds are adjustable up and down to fully take advantage
of available ram travel and numerous work pieces.
2. Slowly open release valve on power unit. With the power unit
in its stored position, remove all items from the press bed.
3. Be sure press bed is supported properly and remove press bed pins.
4. Raise or lower press bed to desired height, and reinstall press
bed pins. Be certain pins are completely through both sides
of frame, as these pins are the major support mechanism for the bed.
We want to know if you have any problems with our products.
If you are missing any parts or nd any damage, call Arcan directly,
and we will remedy the situation. Please do not call the store where
you purchased this product.
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CP500 Operation Manual 1

PARTS LIST
Press Frame - 1
Press Bed - 1
Press Feet - 2
Z Bar - 1
1/2"-13 x 1-1/2"
Hex Head Bolts - 8
1/2" Nuts - 8
Washers - 8
1-1/4" x 14"
Press Pins - 4
Two Stage
Pump and Ram - 1
Ram Frame - 1
Pump Extension Handle - 1
1" x 3" x 14"
Press Plates - 2
Accessory only -
Not needed for assembly
Pushing Adapter - 1
Accessory only -
Not needed for assembly
Bearing Shield - 1
Accessory only -
Not needed for assembly
ESTIMATED ASSEMBLY TIME: 45 MINUTES
Examine box contents, then proceed with the following instructions.
TOOLS NEEDED
3/4" and 1/2" sockets and wrenches
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ACCESSORIES

Note: Position press feet on each side of the press.
Attach one bolt, washer and nut on each side.
Bolts should be attached OFFSET from one another.
Front view
Stand frame upside down Slide bed onto frame Slide bed down to bottom of frame
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1
3
2
Inside of frame
WARNING
Be aware of jagged edges
on frame. Not all welds are smooth.
Press bed can pinch or crush fingers.
Wear safety gloves.
Note: In the upright position,
inner bracing should form an
inverted "v" with the narrower
space facing the top of the press.
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WARNING
Leg ends and press feet are sharp
and potentially dangerous. Wear
safety gloves and safety goggles.

Cross-section of press
Front view
Use bolts, washers and nuts to attach
Z Bar to both sides of the press.
Note: Check all bolts for tightness.
If press rocks, or is not level, loosen press
feet slightly to compensate and retighten.
WARNING
Bed must be at the BOTTOM of the frame
before proceeding to the next step.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
4
5
Front view
Slide bed down to bottom of frame
Note: When sliding bed to frame
bottom, DO NOT use bed handles.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
Stand unit upright Slide bed above holes and hold in place Secure pins underneath bed, one at a time
12
6WARNING Pins must be COMPLETELY through BOTH SIDES of frame.
7
Let bed rest on inserted pins Place 3rd and 4th pin on each side Secure pins completely through bed and frame.
3 4
WARNING ALL FOUR (4) pins must be COMPLETELY through BOTH SIDES
of frame in order to operate press.
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RAM FRAME ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
8
This end up
1. Place ram frame
sideways on bed.
4. Rest pump against
press and ram
frame for support.
5. Pump must be threaded
through ram frame and
back out so the hose is
on the outside of the frame.
See Step 6.
6. Once pump and
ram are on press
bed as shown, you
are ready to move
on to mounting the
pump assembly.
2. Drop ram into
frame, between
parallel bed bars.
3. Ram should sit
inside ram frame.
WARNING
Hose must be on the OUTSIDE of ram frame,
or it will NOT be mountable to the press.
Note: Handle ram carefully to avoid damage to gauge or gauge face.
Do not disconnect hoses prior to assembly.

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PUMP AND RAM ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
9
A
B
Note: Hose must run BEHIND frame.
DO NOT disconnect hose from pump
or ram.
This end up
Attach bolts up through ram frame to matching
holes in press. Hand tighten. Wrench tighten
after both bolts have been installed. Ram is now
able to slide left and right within ram frame.
This end up
Note: Ram has been dropped into
ram frame, resting on the bed.
Note: There are two sets of holes for bolts.
Use centermost holes on the side.

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US TONS US TONS
A : Low Pressure Cradle
B : High Pressure Cradle
AB
7. Insert pump handle into LOW
PRESSURE CRADLE. Pump ram
against press plates until gauge
reads "5 Tons".
8. Insert pump handle into HIGH
PRESSURE CRADLE. Pump ram
against press plates until gauge
reads "10 Tons".
PROCEDURE FOR BLEEDING AIR
10 1. Turn valve handle on FRONT of
pump CLOCKWISE until closed.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
3. Move press bed into highest position
and lock bed into place with both pins.
WARNING
Do not allow the ram to
extend more than 5.5".
4. Place press plates DIRECTLY
under ram, on press bed.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to operate pump unless the BREATHER VALVE IS OPEN.
Valve is closed prior to shipping to prevent the loss of hydraulic fluid.
CAUTION Bed must be in UP position, or
you will over extend ram.
5. Put cradle in the
DOWN position.
Use an adapter on
your air hose and
allow air to flow
through the opening
in the petcock valve
into the pump.
6. Air that has flowed into the pump
causes the cradle to move up and
the ram to move down. If this happens,
proceed to step 7. If not, check all
hoses and connections and repeat
the procedure.
9. Turn valve handle on pump
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
a maximum of one (1)
turn to open valve.
Ram will retract as
pressure is released.
2. Turn petcock valve
(breather) on TOP of pump
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to open.

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PUMP INSTRUCTIONS
11
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to operate pump unless the BREATHER VALVE IS OPEN.
Valve is closed prior to shipping to prevent the loss of hydraulic fluid.
CAUTION
HAND TIGHTEN VALVE ONLY.
Excess pressure could
damage the valve assembly.
CAUTION
DO NOT TURN RELEASE VALVE
MORE THAN ONE FULL TURN
or equipment may be disabled.
WARNING This symbol alerts you to the possibility
of serious injury or death if instructions
are not followed.
Failure to heed these warnings may result in loss of load, damage to the press and/or failure resulting in property damage, personal or fatal injury.
This operating manual contains important details concerning the safe operation of this tool.
The user must read and understand these details before any use of the tool.
This manual must be retained for future reference.
1. BEFORE OPERATING PUMP, open petcock valve
(breather) located on TOP of pump assembly
by turning COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
2. CLOSE the valve located on the FRONT
of the pump assembly by turning CLOCKWISE.
3. Insert pump handle into low pressure
cradle. Use the low pressure pump until ram
comes into contact with item to be pressed.
4. Once ram is in contact with the item to be pressed,
insert pump handle into high pressure side. Using
the high pressure pump moves the ram less with
each stroke and requires less effort to apply pressure.
5. To relieve pressure and retract ram, turn valve
located on FRONT of pump assembly ONE FULL
TURN COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
AB
A : Low Pressure Cradle
B : High Pressure Cradle
Top view of pump

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WINCH KIT PARTS LIST
Winch - 1
Long Cable - 1
Short Cable- 1
Cable Clamp - 1
1/2"-13 x 1-1/2"
Hex Head Bolts - 2
1/2" Nuts - 2
Washers - 2
12
WINCH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Dark Gray- Long Cable
Light Gray- Short Cable
1. Move press bed into LOWEST position
so it is resting on top of pins 1 and 2.
Right side of press
3. Thread the BARE end of the LONGER
of the two steel cables up and through
the pump bracket.
Right side of press,
under pump assembly
2. Install pre-attached eye bolt on LONGER
cable to press bed handle located under
pump assembly. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN.
Center with side of press bed and make
sure there is enough room to lower or raise
both nuts on eye bolt for precise alignment.
WARNING
DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN.

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WINCH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
4. Run the long cable up and OVER
BOTH ROLLER BRACKETS and feed
into winch.
Be sure to thread 12 inches
(1 foot) of extra cable through winch.
5. Once winch cable has been threaded, pull excess
cable back through winch as shown in diagram
above. The cable should be locked tightly around
itself with no excess cable left hanging. Operate
winch enough to remove slack from longer cable.
WARNING
Mount winch to frame
AFTER threading cable.
6. Mount winch to frame using the
provided washers, 1/2" nuts and
1/2"-13 x 1-1/2" bolts.
Left side of press, under winch
8. Install pre-attached eye bolt on SHORTER cable to press bed
handle located under winch after feeding it around in step 7.
7. Feed the short cable by running it up and OVER first roller, then UNDER second roller. Loop the short cable back toward the winch and securely attach to the longer cable
using the cable clamp. Remove slack from short cable before securing to long cable. Clamp should be NO LESS THAN ONE INCH (1") from roller.
9. Turn eye hooks to adjust and level press bed. Once bed is level,
firmly tighten eye hook mounting hardware. The steel cable
will stretch with use. It may be necessary to repeat this leveling
procedure in the future.
10. Test the winch kit by raising and lowering the press bed from
its lowest to highest position. Repeat and adjust until bed is
level and moves freely throughout its entire range of motion.
Cut excess cable when all adjustments are complete.
LONG CABLE top view of press
Top view of press with bed in lowest position
This end feeds into winch.
We want to know if you have any problems
with our products. If you are missing any parts
or find any damage, call Arcan directly, and we
will remedy the situation. Please do not call
the store where you purchased this product.
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Note: Refer to manual from winch manufacturer for detailed
instructions on winch assembly and cable threading procedure.

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PUMP AND RAM EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM
8.886"
9.113"
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 Base Weldment 1
2 Plug 1
3 * Polypak Seal (Parker) 2
4 1/2-13 x 2 Hex HD C-S GR 2 Zinc 1
5 Piston 1
6 * O-Ring (Parker) 1
7 Rod 1
8 Retaining Ring Int. 3.5 NOM 1
9 Piston Guide 1
10 Retractor Plate 1
11 Spring 2
12 Fitting Gauge 1.75 1
13 Gauge 1
14 90˚ Elbow 1/4 NPTF to -6 JIC 1
15 Hose Hydraulic 41 1/2 LG 7/16-20 JICF 1
RAM
PUMP
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 Tank 1
2 Tie Rod 4
3 1" Piston Body 1
4 1/2" Piston Body 1
5 1" Piston 1
6 1/2" Piston 1
7 1/4" MNPT Pressure Plug 1
8 Pump Body 1
9 Pump Lid 1
10 Pump Bracket 2
11 Valve Assembly 1
12 Pivot Pin 2
13 * 5/16 Steel Ball 5
14 Brass Drain Cock 1
15 Cradle Assembly 2
16 Hydraulic Hose 41-1/2" L 7/16-20 JICF 1
17 7/16-14 Fin Hex Nut Zinc 4
19 * O-Ring 1
20 * O-Ring 1
21 * 3-1/2" Seal 2
22 * 3-5/16" Seal 1
23 * 3-3/16" Seal 1
24 SHCS 7/16 14 x 1/2" 4
25 SHCS 7/16 14 x 3/4" 4
26 * Light Spring 2
27 * Heavy Spring 2
28 7/16" Split Lock Washer 6
29 Pump Filter 1
30 Pump Fitting 1/4" MNPT 7/16" JICF 1
31 7/8" Grip 1
32 Handle for Pump 1
33 * O-Ring 1
# 23 (Pump)
QTY: 1
# 21 (Pump)
QTY: 2
# 19 (Pump)
QTY: 1
# 22 (Pump)
QTY: 1
See Replacement Parts List for parts available separately.
Parts with (*) are only available in Seal Kit, part number RSCBP1217.
10
9
15
1
7
6
4
8
5
3
1111
1
14
13
12
3
2
7
21
17
30
16
1
# 3 (Ram)
(Poly Pak - Note: Only the upper
seal normally needs replacement)
QTY: 1
# 33 (Pump)
(O-Ring for # 11
Valve Assembly
on Pump)
QTY: 1
# 6 (Ram)
QTY: 1
# 20 (Pump)
QTY: 1
# 13 (Pump)
QTY: 5
2
28
14
1
25
24
11
13
27
10
31
32
6
20
4
23
28
25
24
10
28
13
29
21
8
26 24
12
22
3
19
5
15
# 26 (Pump)
QTY: 2
# 27 (Pump)
QTY: 2
Individual parts pictured are components of the Seal Kit, RSCBP1217.

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CP401 Operation Manual 11
NOTES

CP500 Operation Manual 15
CP401 Operation Manual 11
NOTES