Operating Instructions • Warning Information • Parts Breakdown
OperatIng InstructIOns and parts BreakdOwn
MOdel 815-1142
Op era ti ng Instru cti ons
RELEASE VALVE
Turn knob clockwise and pump
handle for applying pressure.
Turn knob counTerclockwise
to release pressure.
PUMP POSITION
it is possible to hold pump in
any position from
horizontal to vertical, but
always keep the hose end of
the pump down when above
the horizontal position.
IMPORTANT: Before attempting to raise a vehicle,
check vehicle service manual for recommended lifting
surfaces.
PORTABLE RAM KIT PUMP BLEEDING PROCEDURES:
The following bleeding procedure may be required before
initial use:
. open oil fill screw three or four turns.
2. Attach the ram to the pump.
3. close the release valve and pump the ram out as far
as it will go.
4. release the ram until the first drop of oil comes out of
the oil fill hole.
5. Tighten up the oil fill screw and release the ram all of
the way.
6. Make sure the pump is full of fluid after steps -5 are
completed.
This ends the bleeding procedure. The pump and ram
should be working at full stroke.
815-1142
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10 Ton Portable Ram Kit
This operaTing manual conTains impor-
TanT safeTy informaTion.
read carefully and undersTand all
informaTion before operaTing Tool.
save This manual for fuTure use.
do not overload. overloading is indicated by bowing
extension tubes or slipping attachments and can result in
personal injury or damage to the equipment.
when offset attachments are used, the rated capacity is
always reduced by 50%. for each extension tube used in the
setup, the overall rated capacity is reduced an additional
50%. refer to the operating instructions provided for
typical setups and corresponding load capacities.
prior to applying a load, insure that all attachments and
extension tubes are fully engaged.
insure load is centrally applied to attachments and ram
saddle to minimize an off-center load condition.
never use this equipment without a force gauge to verify
the actual load being applied for various types of setups
used.
read, study, and understand all warnings and operating
instructions furnished with this portable ram Kit before
use. failure to heed these warnings may result in loss of
load, damage to jacK and/or failure resulting in personal
injury or property damage.
do not overload beyond rated capacity. use only
on hard, level surfaces capable of sustaining
the load. do not open oil filler plug unless ram
is fully retracted. always wear safety glasses
when using this equipment. do not use as a vehicle
lifting device or as a vehicle support. failure to heed
these warnings may result in loss of load, damage to
jacK and/or failure resulting in personal injury or
property damage.
rev. 07/7/07
7/17/07 2:46:45 PM