OTC 1824A User manual

Form No. 102576
Operating Instructions for:
1824A
309110
309111
1823
1823A
1824
Shop Press
Maximum Capacity: 12 Tons and 20 Tons
These instructions are intended for various shop presses. Some models are shipped assembled
and require a minor amount of assembly; others are shipped unassembled and require complete
assembly. The complete assembly procedure is provided in the following instructions for your
reference. Verify the contents of the shipping carton against the parts list provided to ensure all
parts are present before beginning assembly.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To prevent personal injury;
•Readandcarefullyfollowtheoperatinginstructionsandsafetyprecautionsforthepress
and bottle jack. Most problems are caused by incorrect assembly or operation.
•The owner of the press must ensure the press is installed and operated according to
Federal (OSHA), state, and local safety standards.
• A press can exert an extremely high force at a moderate hydraulic pump pressure. If you have any
questions about how much force is exerted at a given pressure, contact Technical Services.
•This press is designed for shop maintenance applications. For use in other applications, contact
Technical Services.
OPERATION• Wear eye protection that meets the standards of ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA. Keep hands
away from the work area. The press should be located in an isolated area or shielded
to minimize danger to others. Hydraulic pressure can cause materials to break, possibly
resulting in personal injury.
•It is impossible for the manufacturer to provide practical, all-purpose shielding because
this is a general purpose press used in many different applications. The owner of the
press must supply shielding (such as the 1230PB or 2036PB available through OTC)
thatispracticalandspecicforaparticularapplication.
• A workpiece must be well supported and aligned to prevent slippage and breakage.
•To prevent accidental slippage, do not place workpiece on the press bed or apply hydraulic force
until all bolster pins are in place and all tension has been removed from the bolster lift cables.
•Do not stress adapters beyond their capacities. Pushing or pulling adapters used with this press
must have a maximum tonnage rating equal to, or greater than, the maximum tonnage rating of the
press. Otherwise, breakage may occur.
•Theusermustensureallsafety-relateddecalsareinstalled,maintained,andreplacedwhennecessary.

Assembly Instructions
1. Withtheleftandrightuprightsplacedhorizontally
on the oor, bolt the upper bolster to both uprights
using ⅝-11 x 1¼-in. cap screws and ⅝-11 nuts.
2. Slide the lower bolster onto the uprights.
3. Bolt the two straps to the uprights using ½-13 x
1¼-in. cap screws and ½-13 nuts.
4. Bolt an angle foot to each upright using ½-13 x
1¼-in.capscrews,washers,and½-13nuts.Note:
The 20 ton press uses at washers on the slots
in the angle foot.
WARNING:Topreventpersonalinjurywhile
performing the next step, use an overhead
crane (or similar lifting device) to lift the
shoppressassemblyofftheoorandinto
its standing, upright position.
5. Lift the press to its standing, upright position.
6. Slidethelowerbolsteruptothemid-pointposition
of the upright assembly and install two bolster
pins to secure the bolster.
7. Insert the pressing bracket through the holes
in the upper bolster. Then place a spring and
washer on each tube of the pressing bracket
and install a roll pin through each tub to secure
the washer and spring. Note: Use the top holes
in the pressing bracket tubes for a 20-ton press;
use the lower holes for a 12-ton press.
8. Usethesetscrewprovidedtosecurethepressing
pin to the bottom of the pressing bracket.
9. Slide the pressing bracket downward and install
the bottle jack in its normal upright position. The
saddle on the end of the bottle jack extension
screw must nest in the round hole in the guide
plate along the bottom of the bolster. The pump
handlereceiverandthepumpreleasevalvemust
face out, as shown.
Operating Instructions
1. Tightly close the release valve on the bottle jack, by turning it clockwise.
2. Insert the bottle jack handle into the receiver and start pumping the jack. To release pressure and lower
the jack, slowly turn the release valve counterclockwise. Note: A notch in the end of the jack handle can
be used to turn the release valve.
To adjust the lower bolster, hold one end of the lower bolster in place and adjust the bolster pin up or down,
one or two holes. Then hold in place the other end of the bolster and adjust its associated bolster pin so the
lower bolster is level.
To change press adapters, unscrew the set screw in the pressing bracket sleeve. Remove the adapter, and
insert the desired adapter, seating it completely. Tighten the set screw.
Operating Instructions
Pressing
Bracket
Angle
Foot
12 Ton Press: Install roll pin in lower holes (as shown).
20 Ton Press: Install roll pin in upper holes.
Spring
Washer
Upper
Bolster
Bottle
Jack
Pressing
Pin
Lower
Bolster
Bolster
Pin
Upright
Strap

Bottle Jack Press
Maximum Capacity: 12 Tons
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6, 7
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8
9
10
11
12
15
16
13, 14
12
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18
19
13, 14
Form No. 100734
Parts List for:
1823
1823A
309110

Parts List
- 309110 1 12-Ton Press Frame (Frame assembly only. Includes items 1
through 18. Does not include item 19.)
1 61994 1 Upper Bolster
2 14152 2 Roll Pin (5/16 dia. x 3" Lg.)
3 309091 1 Trade Name & Capacity Decal
4 215422 2 Washer
5 215421 2 Spring
6 10096 8 Cap Screw (5/8-11 x 1-1/4" Lg.)
7 10214 8 Nut (5/8-11)
8 61990 1 Pressing Bracket
9 10136 1 Set Screw (1/4-20 x 1/4" Lg.)
10 46895 1 Warning Decal
11 309083 2 Bolster Pin
12 61997 2 Upright
13 10080 8 Cap Screw (1/2-13 x 1-1/4" Lg.)
14 10208 8 Nut (1/2-13)
15 309115 2 Strap
16 309084 2 Foot
17 61991 1 Lower Bolster
18 215423 1 Pressing Pin
19 5213 1 Bottle Jack (used on 1823 and 1823A)
Description
Item
No. Part No. No. Req'd
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