
RM072S-XXX-XX (en) Page 3 of 12
OPERATING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
= Hazards or unsafe practices which could
result in severe personal injury, death or
substantial property damage.
= Hazards or unsafe practices which could
result in minor personal injury, product or
property damage.
= Important installation, operation or mainte-
nance information.
yRead and heed all warnings, cautions and safety precau-
tions before operating.
READ THE GENERAL INFORMATION MANUAL IN-
CLUDED FOR OPERATING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Store and operate the lift on a level surface.
ANCHOR THE LIFT BASE OF STATIONARY UNITS
SECURELY TO A CONCRETE FLOOR. An improperly secured
lift could be unsafe. Do not attempt to use the lift until all
possible measures have been taken to insure that the lift
has been properly installed and the base has been secured.
It is the duty of the installer to provide anchor bolts / studs
(not included) and for them to be securely embedded in
concrete which is more than 2” (50.8 mm) thick.
Shock hazard.
Striking electrical
xtures can cause
injury.
Keep the area
overhead clear of
electrical devices.
PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Be certain the area
above the lift is clear of electrical xtures, devices and wir-
ing. Examine the working area and take necessary action to
assure adequate clearance for the lift and pump assembly
to raise to the fullest limit and function properly.
Pinch hazard.
Follower can
descend quickly,
causing injury.
Keep hands clear
when aligning with
container.
PINCH HAZARD. Follower can descend quickly,
causing injury. Keep hands clear when aligning with con-
tainer. In the raising and lowering function, the lift could
get hung up or the descent could be temporarily restricted.
The lift could, in some situations, drop suddenly and be
hazardous. If the follower plate does not enter the drum
properly, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-POSITION IT WITH YOUR
HANDS. Release the downward pressure, raise the lift, re-
align the drum and restart.
STAND CLEAR. When raising or lowering the lift,
keep clear and operate from a safe position.
Hazardous pressure.
Can result in injury or
property damage.
Do not exceed
maximum inlet air
pressure.
HAZARDOUS PRESSURE. Do not exceed maxi-
mum inlet air pressure of 125 psig (8.6 bar). Operating lift
at higher pressure may cause lift damage and / or personal
injury and / or property damage. Do not service or clean
pump, hoses or dispensing valve while the system is pres-
surized.
DO NOT EXCEED DRUM PRESSURE LIMITS. Know
the pressure limitations of the drum and regulate the air
pressure within safe limits when supplying air to the fol-
lower plate.
Place the main valve in the “neutral” (center) posi-
tion before air pressure is directly connected or turned on
to the system.
Depressurize the lift / ram before performing
maintenance by disconnecting the main air line and rotat-
ing the main valve to relieve pressure. Replacement warn-
ing label (“Depressurize” / pn 97165) is available upon
request.
Be certain all operators of this equipment have
been trained for safe working practices, understand it’s
limitations and wear their safety goggles / equipment as
required.
To extend seal life, lubricate seals with Gadus® S2
U1000 grease upon reassembly.
To prevent premature failure of the piston rod
and / or seals, it is good practice to keep the piston rod
clean and free of debris and any other type of contamina-
tion.
LIFT / RAM INSTALLATION
Failure to properly install the lift assembly can re-
sult in severe injury and property damage. Read the warn-
ings above.
1. This lift /ram assembly comes completely assembled.
2. Establish the desired location for the lift / ram and pay special
attention to the work area above. This area above the lift must
be open, without obstructions and safely away from any electri-
cal devices.
3. THE LIFT MOUNTING BASE PLATE MUST BE SECURELY AN-
CHORED TO THE CONCRETE FLOOR. The mounting plate itself
can be used as a template for establishing the proper anchor
locations.
4. Assemble the pump to the mounting plate. NOTE: The com-
bined weight of the piston pump and accessories (follower
plate, etc.) must not exceed 250 lbs (113.4 kg).
5. Install the pump air hose and follower plate air hose from the
control valve.
6. Assemble the vent plug to the follower plate.
NOTE: When assembling air line to the lift / ram air inlet, hold the
air inlet port with a wrench to eliminate possible damage to lter -
regulator connections.
NOTE: The ram was tested at the factory. The unit should be gener-
ally checked over for leakage, because the fittings on the system
may have loosened in shipment.
NOTE: Re-torque all fasteners before operation.
NOTE: If material leakage occurs around the follower plate, check
the lift / ram air pressure and check all ttings and fasteners to be
sure they are secure.