OTC 1833 Assembly & Operating Instructions

These instructions are intended for various shop presses. Some models are shipped assembled
and require a minor amount of assembly; others are shipped unassembled and require complete
Assembly. The complete assembly procedure is provided in the following instructions for your
reference. Verify the contents of the shipping carton against the parts list provided to ensure all
parts are present before beginning assembly.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury;
• Read and carefully follow the operating instructions and safety precautions for the press
and bottle jack. Most problems are caused by incorrect assembly or operation.
• The owner of the press must ensure the press is installed and operated according to
Federal (OSHA), state, and local safety standards.
• A press can exert an extremely high force at a moderate hydraulic pump pressure. If you have any
questions about how much force is exerted at a given pressure, contact Technical Services.
• This press is designed for shop maintenance applications. For use in other applications, contact
Technical Services.

OPERATION

• Wear eye protection that meets the standards of ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA. Keep hands
away from the work area. The press should be located in an isolated area or shielded
to minimize danger to others. Hydraulic pressure can cause materials to break, possibly
resulting in personal injury.
• It is impossible for the manufacturer to provide practical, all-purpose shielding because
this is a general purpose press used in many different applications. The owner of the
press must supply shielding (such as the 1230PB or 2036PB available through OTC)
that is practical and specific for a particular application.
• A workpiece must be well supported and aligned to prevent slippage and breakage.
• To prevent accidental slippage, do not place workpiece on the press bed or apply hydraulic force until all
bolster pins are in place and all tension has been removed from the bolster lift cables.
• Do not stress adapters beyond their capacities. Pushing or pulling adapters used with this press must have
a maximum tonnage rating equal to, or greater than, the maximum tonnage rating of the press. Otherwise,
breakage may occur.
• The user must ensure all safety-related decals are installed, maintained, and replaced when necessary.
• Keep hands, feet, legs, etc. out from under the bolster. Accidental slippage can result in personal injury.
SHOP PRESS
Max. Capacity: 25 Ton

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Form No. 102430
Assembly & Operating Instructions
for:
1833
1834
1837
60178
203400
211220
014-00085