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Operating Instruction Manual: 

OM-TLA50-01 

From Serial Number: 

All 

 

 

 

Failure to observe and obey the following safety precautions could result 
in  property  damage,  equipment  damage  or  minor / moderate  personal 
injury; 

  To protect your warranty, only use the hydraulic oil grade specified in Section 5.3.

 

  When  moving the  unit, make  sure  all  air  supply  and  control  pendant  hoses  are  kept  clear  of the 

wheels, to avoid possible damage, restriction or entanglement of the hose lines. 

 

 
 
 

3.0 Declaration of Incorporation / Conformity 

 
Hi-Force declares that this product has been tested and complies with the standards set out in the relevant 
EU directives. The EU Declaration of Incorporation / Conformity is included as Annex A to this instruction 
document and is supplied with all shipments of this product. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for TLA50 Series

Page 1: ...Lift Jacking Systems Only It contains the latest product information available at the time of publication and approval For information relating to the servicing of an Air Driven ToughLift see the servicing instructions which are available on the Hi Force website Hi Force reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time without notice This Original instructions document assumes that ...

Page 2: ...ion of Incorporation Conformity 6 4 0 Component Identification 7 5 0 Installation Setup 11 6 0 Operation 14 7 0 Lifting and Transport 15 8 0 Maintenance and Storage 16 9 0 Specifications 17 10 0 System Components Accessories 17 11 0 Troubleshooting 18 12 0 Contact Details 20 NOTE Images contained within this document are for illustrative purposes ONLY ...

Page 3: ...operate hydraulic equipment If an operator has not been trained on high pressure hydraulic equipment and its safe usage consult your local Hi Force sales office or distributor who can offer training courses for operators 2 2 Work Area Safety Keep work areas clean and well lit Cluttered spaces and inadequate lighting can result in unnecessary accidents Keep bystanders clear of any hydraulic tool ac...

Page 4: ... up leaks in the system while the system is pressurised Immediately replace any worn or damaged parts using genuine Hi Force parts only DO NOT use any hydraulic equipment if you are under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Lack of attention whilst operating high pressure hydraulic tools can result in personal injury or death Failure to observe and obey the following safety precautions co...

Page 5: ...rface that can support the load to be applied Where applicable use an additional cylinder support base to assist in supporting the load to be lifted Avoid lifting loads that are not central to the lifting piston Avoid offset loading as this can damage the cylinder bores and piston rods and also lead to unstable load lifting NEVER invert the unit or lay it on its side either in use in transport or ...

Page 6: ...5 3 When moving the unit make sure all air supply and control pendant hoses are kept clear of the wheels to avoid possible damage restriction or entanglement of the hose lines 3 0 Declaration of Incorporation Conformity Hi Force declares that this product has been tested and complies with the standards set out in the relevant EU directives The EU Declaration of Incorporation Conformity is included...

Page 7: ...on Manual OM TLA50 01 From Serial Number All 7 4 0 Component Identification 1 Base Plate 5 Tilting Saddle 2 V Lift System 6 Handle Release 3 Cylinder 7 Handle 4 Piston 8 Control Pendant Figure 4 1 Component Identification ...

Page 8: ...Operating Instruction Manual OM TLA50 01 From Serial Number All 8 9 Oil Filler Breather Cap 11 Cylinder Overload Protection Valve 10 Air Motor 12 Air Motor Muffler Figure 4 2 Component Identification ...

Page 9: ...1 From Serial Number All 9 13 Top Cover 17 Oil Reservoir 14 Filter Regulator Lubricator FRL Unit 18 Handle Position Latch Pin Holes 15 Pendant Hose Inlet 19 Top Cover Mounting Cap Screws 16 Oil Level Gauge Figure 4 3 Component Identification ...

Page 10: ...Drain Button 25 Air Lubricator Filler Plug 21 Water Trap 26 Air Lubricator Control Knob 22 Air Supply Inlet Port 27 Air Lubricator Reservoir 23 Air Pressure Gauge 28 Water Trap Drain Port 24 Air Pressure Regulator Valve 29 Oil Reservoir Drain Plug Figure 4 4 Component Identification ...

Page 11: ...get pulled from its fittings When replacing the cover gently feed the air pressure gauge hose into the main housing making sure the hose does not get pinched between the top cover and the main housing 5 3 Filling the Reservoir with Oil IMPORTANT The TLA50 Range uses ISO46 Grade Hydraulic Oil Stand the ToughLift on a firm level surface Open the Top Cover 13 by removing the 6 Cap Screws 19 holding t...

Page 12: ...ec NOTE The pump will still run if the values are below those stated above but the oil flow rate and therefore the advance and retraction speed of the cylinder will be reduced 5 6 Airline Connection The air supply must be connected via a suitable fitting to the 3 8 BSP inlet port 22 on the FRL Unit 5 7 Air Lubricant Setting Adjust the air lubricant control knob 26 such that 1 drop of lubricant is ...

Page 13: ...quired location See figure 5 2 3 Position the jack accurately under the lifting point by adjusting the handle to its lowest position and tilting the jack back slightly onto its wheels See figure 5 3 This allows the jack to be moved while the V Lift system 2 keeps the cylinder vertical Make sure that when the base plate is lowered to the floor and the handle is allowed to rise back up your hands ar...

Page 14: ...emote control pendant 8 press the UP button to extend advance the jacking cylinder and the DOWN button to retract the jacking cylinder See figure 6 1 4 Advance the jacking cylinder to lift the load Check constantly to make sure the load is stable and that the jack remains in a fixed and stable vertical position 5 Fit load blocks as required and lower the load onto the load blocks if used 6 Retract...

Page 15: ... Attach the lifting strap to the uppermost horizontal beam of the handle assembly See figure 7 2 IMPORTANT A lifting strap with a minimum capacity of 1 tonne and appropriately rated shackles fitted to each end must be used If necessary attach guide wires to help control the movement of the unit during the lift The ToughLift unit can now be safely lifted 7 2 Transporting the Toughlift Make sure the...

Page 16: ...l below the lower oil level indicator at any time air could be drawn into the pump causing erratic operation and possible damage To top up hydraulic oil remove the top cover 13 and fill via the orange filler breather cap 9 See Section 5 3 Oil should be replaced after approximately 500 working hours or more frequently in dusty conditions To replace the oil disconnect from the air supply remove the ...

Page 17: ... mm TLA5010 50 6 bar air driven 254 160 680 TLA5014 50 6 bar air driven 355 170 680 ToughLift TLA50 Systems use a 2 stage pump with the following pressure ranges and flow rates Pump Stage Pressure Range bar Flow l min 1 0 60 3 9 2 60 700 0 36 10 0 System Components Accessories Refer to the Hi Force website or latest Hi Force catalogue for further details Range of Slip Lock Extensions 180mm 500mm R...

Page 18: ...l Hi Force office distributor 2 Air motor stalls or struggles to create pressure a Low air pressure volume Check air supply including regulator setting and the size of the connecting hoses to ensure the correct airflow pressure requirements are met See section 5 5 b Inadequately lubricated air supply Check air lubricator levels and make sure the oil drip rate is correct See section 5 7 3 Pump stru...

Page 19: ...pply including regulator setting and the size of the connecting hoses to ensure the correct airflow pressure requirements are met See section 5 5 9 Cylinder advances but will not hold a Pump malfunction Contact your local Hi Force office distributor b Leaking connection Replace faulty component c Cylinder seals leaking Contact your local Hi Force office distributor 10 Cylinder leaks oil a Worn or ...

Page 20: ...truction Manual OM TLA50 01 From Serial Number All 20 UK Head Office Hi Force Limited Prospect Way Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 8PL United Kingdom Tel 44 1327 301000 Fax 44 1327 706555 Email daventry hi force com ...

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