OTC 1845 Operating Instructions

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WARNING: To prevent personal injury;
• Read and carefully follow the operating instructions and safety precautions for the press,
pump, and cylinder. 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 the Technical Services
Department.
• 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 work piece must be well supported and aligned to prevent slippage and breakage.
• To prevent accidental slippage, do not place work piece 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.
BOLSTER ADJUSTMENT: A winch and cable assembly support the bolster when the bolster support
pins are not in place.
• To prevent accidental slippage, all bolster support pins must be in place and all cables
slack before a hydraulic pressing operation is performed.
• Keep hands, feet, legs, etc. out from under the bolster to prevent personal injury.
• To prevent accidental cable breakage, never raise or lower the bolster when under a load.
• When raising or lowering the bolster, place a support pin all the way through the front and back
uprights in the highest hole under the bolster. Ensure the pin does not interfere with the position
of the new bolster. To prevent injury, keep your hands free of the pins once the pins are in place.
• Inspect the entire length of each cable every three months. Replace
any cable that is worn, frayed, or crushed. The cables must run
easily along the pulleys, allowing the pulleys to turn freely.
© Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Shop Press
Maximum Capacity: 25 Tons and 55 Tons

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Operating Instructions for:
1826
1845
1846A
1847
Sheet No.
Issue Date: Rev. E, August 21, 2015
Form No. 102481
1872 60361
1872-220v 61275
211200 D01008AA
576780 D01009AA
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