SECURE-GRIP HYDRAULIC FLANGE SPREADERS
OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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CLOSE RELEASE
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NUTS
MAIN
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the hydraulic system
Use the airlock removal
procedure as follows:
1.
Connect the hand pump to the
tool with the hydraulic hose
2.
Close the release valve on the
pump, and prime the pump
until the hydraulic cylinder
is fully extended and a small
pressure is achieved
3.
With the hand pump held
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in an upright position, open
the release valve causing any
air that is within the system
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pump and vented into the oil
reservoir
4.
Repeat steps 1 - 3 three or
four times to ensure that all air
is removed from the system
and the tool will reach full
working pressure
5.
Disconnect the hand pump
from the hydraulic hose, grip
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main handle at the top
6.
Remove the four nuts holding
the main handle and lift off
7.
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8.
Fill the reservoir to the top with
a good quality hydraulic oil of
the grade 15 cSt
9.
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process
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