Enerpac XC-Series, Instruction Manual

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General Safety

Failure to comply with DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION statements 
could cause equipment damage and personal injury.

Immediately replace worn or damaged parts with genuine ENERPAC 
parts. Non genuine ENERPAC parts may break, causing personal injury 
and property damage. ENERPAC parts are designed to fit properly and 
withstand high loads.

Stay clear of loads supported by hydraulics. 
A cylinder, when used as a load lifting device, should never be used as 
a load holding device. After the load has been raised or lowered,  
it must always be blocked mechanically.

Only use hydraulic cylinders in a coupled system. 
Never use a cylinder with unconnected couplers. If the cylinder becomes 
extremely overloaded, components can fail catastrophically, causing 
severe personal injury.

Use only rigid pieces to hold loads. 
Carefully select steel or wood blocks that are capable of supporting the 
load. Never use a hydraulic cylinder as a shim or spacer in any lifting or 
pressing application.

Avoid situations where loads are not directly centered on the cylinder 
plunger. Off-center loads produce considerable strain on cylinders and 
plungers. In addition, the load may slip or fall, causing potential danger.

The system operating pressure must not exceed the pressure rating of 
the lowest rated component in the system. Install pressure gauge in the 
system to monitor operating pressure. It is your window to see what is 
happening in the system.

Do not exceed equipment ratings. Never attempt to lift a load weighing 
more than the capacity of the cylinder. Overloading causes equipment 
failure and possible personal injury. The cylinders are designed for a 
max. pressure of 700 bar/10,000 psi/70 MPa. Do not connect a jack or 
cylinder to a pump with a higher pressure rating.

Wear proper personal protective gear when operating hydraulic 
equipment.

Be sure setup is stable before lifting load. 
Cylinders should be placed on a flat surface that can support the load. 
Where applicable, use a cylinder base plate for added stability.
Do not weld or otherwise modify the cylinder to attach a base or other 
support.

Avoid damaging hydraulic hose. 
Avoid sharp bends and kinks when routing hydraulic hoses. 
Using a bent or kinked hose will cause severe back-pressure. 
Sharp bends and kinks will internally damage the hose, leading to 
premature hose failure. 

Do not drop heavy objects on hose. 
A sharp impact may cause internal damage to hose wire strands. 
Applying pressure to a damaged hose may cause it to rupture.

Distribute the load evenly across the entire saddle surface. 
Always use a saddle to protect the plunger.

Do not lift hydraulic equipment by the hoses or swivel couplers. 
Use the carrying handle.

Keep hydraulic equipment away from flames 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 all hydraulic equipment from weld spatter.

Hydraulic equipment must only be serviced by a qualified hydraulic 
technician. For repair service, contact the Authorized ENERPAC  
Service Center in your area. To protect your warranty, use only 
ENERPAC oil.

Do not exceed 25 percent duty cycle. Allow sufficient time for the 
pump to cool between operations.

Indicates a potential danger that requires correct procedures or 
practices to avoid possible serious personal injury or death.

Is used to indicate correct operating or maintenance procedures 
and practices to prevent minor or moderate injury or damage to / 
destruction of equipment or other property.

WARNING

CAUTION