Dake Corporation
1809 Industrial Park Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
909250
9
REV012021
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
A licensed qualified electrician that follows all state and local laws must
wire and install electrics on this press.
110 Volt
WARNING: Machine must have a designated 30 amp drop for 110 volts. This press
will not operate correctly without 30 amps.
For 110 volts this machine is ready to plug in. The machine can be wired 220-volt single phase.
Always follow the wiring diagram provided in the moor cover when converting to 220-volt single
phase. A cord and plug that is rated for a specific voltage and amperage must be used. This
rating can be found on the motor.
220 Volt Single Phase
The press new is shipped out as a 110-volt machine. If wiring must be changed to suit 220-volt
single phase.
1. The leads on the motor must be changed to fit 220-volt, 17.2 amps, follow the diagram on
the motor.
2. Install plug and wire that fits the rating on the motor, the plug and wire must be rated for
the voltage and amperage listed on the motor.
OPERATION
BEFORE FIRST TIME OPERATION
1. Make sure the reservoir is filled with 3 gallons of Mobil DTE 24 hydraulic fluid or
equivalent.
2. Turn the on/off power (toggle) switch to the “on” position (up).
3. Move the control lever down, this will advance the ram in the downward position.
4. Release the control lever and the ram will stop all movement.
5. Move the control lever to the up position and the ram with move up.
6. When the press is new be sure to move the ram up and down to work out any air that
may be in the system.
WARNING: When using the control lever in pressing operations or to return the ram
stop applying pressure once the handle reaches its positive stop. Applying additional
force on the lever does not increase ram speed and will lead to premature damage of the
valve.
