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•All WARNING statementsmust becarefully observed
tohelp prevent personal injury.
•Do not exceed rated capacity.
• All devise used must be rated for the same
maximumoperating pressure, correctly connected
and compatible with the hydraulic fluid used.An
improperly matched system can cause the system
to fail and possibly cause serious injury.
• Use only on hard, level surfaces capable of
sustaining rated capacity loads.
• For safety, operate equipment at least 6 feet from
either side of post and chains.
•Do not stand behind post, chain and clamps when
underload.
•Do not use the safety chain under floating pulley as
a "pull" chain.
•On severe pulls, use secondary safety ties and/or
tarps and blankets around chains.
• Do not pull chain over sharp corners. Use protective
pads.
• Listen for popping noises indicating weld fractures
andpossible sudden separation.
• Avoid sudden jerks when applying tension to chain.
•Wear protective clothing and safety goggles to
reduce the risk of injection.
•Do not wear sandals and jewelry when operating
thisequipment.
•Never use chain assemblies not intended for
collision repair equipment.
•The chain/hooks must be 3/8" trade size, heat
treated, alloy type rated for "collision repair"
applications.
• Do not cut chain with cutting torches. Heat will
degradechain.
• Removedamaged,kinked,twisted,stretchedorrusty
chainfromserviceso itcannot beaccidentallyreused.
• Monitor pressure and load at all times.
• Always verify load with calibrated load cell and
indicator,knowngoodpressuregaugeorequivalent
devices.
•As the load is lifted, use blocking and cribbing to
guardagainst a falling load.
•Neverallow personnel to work on, under or around a
loadbeforeitisproperly supported by appropriate
mechanicalmeans.Never rely on hydraulic pressure
alone to support load.
•Allpersonnelmust be clear before lowering.
• Never try to disassemble a ram or pump. Refer
repairsto qualified, authorized personnel.
•Do not modify this device.
•When the ram is not is use, keep ram fully retracted.
•Failure to heed these markings may result in
personalinjuryand/orpropertydamage.
Hydraulic Hoses and Fluid Transmission Lines
• Neveroperate pump with release valve closed and
disconnectedfromapplication. If operated in this
condition, the hose and connections become
pressurized.Thisincreasesbursthazard.Damage
may occur to pump and its components
• Avoid short runs of straight line tubing. Straight line
runsdo not provide for expansion and contraction
dueto pressure and/or temperature changes.
• Reduce stress in tube lines. Long tubing runs
should be supported by brackets or clips. Before
operating the pump, all hose connections must be
tightened with the proper tools. Do not overtighten.
Connections should only be tightened securely and
leak-free.Overtighteningcancausepremature
thread failure or high pressure fittings to burst.
• Should a hydraulic hose ever rupture, burst or need
to be disconnected, immediately shut off the pump
and release all pressure. Never attempt to grasp a
leaking pressurized hose with your hands. The
force of escaping hydraulic fluid can inflict injury.
•Do not subject the hose to potential hazard such
as fire, sharp objects, extreme heat or cold, or
heavyimpact.
•Do not allow the hose to kink, twist, curl, crush, cut
or bend so tightly that the fluid flow within the hose
is blocked or reduced. Periodically inspect the hose
for wear, because any of these conditions can
damage the hose and possibly result in personal
injury.
•Do not pull, position or move setup by the hose.
Doing so can damage the hose and possibly cause
personalinjury.
•Hose material and coupler seals must be compat-
ible with hydraulic fluid used. Hoses also must not
come in contact with corrosive materials such as
batteryacid,creosote-impregnatedobjectsandwet
paint.Hosedeteriorationduetocorrosivematerial
can result in personal injury. Never paint a coupler
orhose.
•Useonly approvedaccessories andapproved
hydraulicfluid.
•To help prevent material fatigue if the ram is to
be used in a continuous application, the load
should not exceed 85% of the rated capacity.
•Usean approved, high-grade pipe thread sealant to
seal all hydraulic connections. Teflon tape can be
used if only one layer of tape is used and it is
applied carefully (two threads back) to prevent the
tape from being introduced into hydraulic system.A
piece of tape could travel through the system and
obstructthe flow of fluid and adversely affect
function.
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