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PROBLEM

Cylinder will not advance. 

 

 

 

Cylinder advances part way. 

 

Cylinder advances in spurts. 

Cylinder advances slower than normal. 

 

Cylinder advances but will not hold. 

 

 

Cylinder leaks oil. 

 

Cylinder will not retract or retracts slower 

than normal. 

 

 

 

Oil leaking from external relief valve.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Pump release valve open. 

Coupler not fully tightened. 

Oil level in pump is low. 

Pump malfunctioning. 

Load is too heavy for cylinder.
Oil level in pump is low. 

Coupler not fully tightened. 

Cylinder plunder binding.
Air in hydraulic system. 

Cylinder plunger binding.
Leaking connection. 

Coupler not fully tightened. 

Pump malfunctioning.
Cylinder seals leaking. 

Pump malfunctioning. 

Leaking connection. 

Incorrect system set-up.
Worn or damaged seals 

Internal cylinder damage. 

Loose connection.
Pump release valve is closed. 

Coupler not fully tightened. 

Pump reservoir over-filled. 

Narrow hose restricting flow. 

Broken or weak retraction spring. 

Cylinder damaged internally.
Coupler not fully tightened.
Restriction in return line.

Summary of Contents for L2586

Page 1: ... to or destruction of equipment or other property A WARNING indicates a potential danger that requires correct procedures or practices to avoid personal injury A DANGER is only used when your action or lack of action may cause serious injury or even death danger eps WARNING Aluminum cylinders sold by Enerpac have been designed to safely withstand up to 5 000 full pressurization cycles THIS LIMIT S...

Page 2: ...LAMES AND HEAT Excessive heat will soften packings and seals resulting in fluid leaks Heat also weakens hose materials and packings For optimum performance do not expose equipment to temperatures of 65 C 150 F or higher Protect hoses and cylinders from weld spatter inject eps DANGER DO NOT HANDLE PRESSURIZED HOSES Escaping oil under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury If oil is ...

Page 3: ...y by at least 50 4 0 OPERATION Operate the hydraulic pump to advance and retract the cylinder Some single acting cylinders are spring return others are load return The speed of retraction is affected by the length of the hose and other restrictions in the line Double acting cylinders are powered in both directions by the pump The cylinder stop ring is designed to take the full load However to redu...

Page 4: ...is too heavy for cylinder Oil level in pump is low Coupler not fully tightened Cylinder plunder binding Air in hydraulic system Cylinder plunger binding Leaking connection Coupler not fully tightened Pump malfunctioning Cylinder seals leaking Pump malfunctioning Leaking connection Incorrect system set up Worn or damaged seals Internal cylinder damage Loose connection Pump release valve is closed C...

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