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50 TONNE HYDRAULIC PRESS MODEL NO: CSA50FP PART NO: 7615202 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read these instructions before using the press GC0516...
GUARANTEE This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Due to the weight of the press, lifting equipment and the help of an assistant will be required during installation. Fix the press to the floor using suitable anchor bolts. 2. Before starting work, check for signs of cracked welds, loose or missing bolts, damaged screen, or any other damage.
Ensure the press and its components suffered no damage during transit and that all components are present. Should any loss or damage become apparent, please contact your CLARKE dealer immediately. The following items should be present in their packages. 1 x Frame with ram and carriage 4 x Bed Support Pins attached &...
ASSEMBLY WARNING: DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE PRESS, LIFTING EQUIPMENT OR THE HELP OF AN ASSISTANT WILL BE REQUIRED DURING INSTALLATION. TOOLS REQUIRED • Wrench/Socket Set • PTFE tape • Hex Keys ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE IMPORTANT: The press must be firmly secured to a firm and level floor using expansion bolts (not supplied).
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5. Unfasten the protective hose cap (not shown here) and screw the hose onto the connector block. • We recommend sealing the thread with PTFE tape. Take care not to let any oil escape while connecting the hose. 6. Fit the pressure gauge to the union nut on the inside of the frame.
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10. Bolt the connecting bars to the operating arm of the pump. Bolt them together as a pair fitting the short spacers in both positions as shown. 11. Bolt the foot pedal to the frame using the long bolt, long spacer, nut and washers.
6. Top up the hydraulic oil to the lower level of the filler plug with CLARKE hydraulic oil, Part No. 3050830. POSITIONING THE PRESSING BED 1. Use the winch to raise the pressing bed into a suitable position.
2. When satisfied that the bed is at the correct height insert the locking pins into their positions and secure with the spring clips. POSITIONING THE RAM 1. Slide the carriage along the cross- beam. 2. Lock it in position with the four sprung locking bolts.
OPERATION 1. Place the workpiece on the bed. It must be completely stable and supported by packing or shims where required. Pressing plates (bed blocks) are supplied, which locate on the bed. Place the workpiece on these to give it stability. CAUTION: DO NOT POINT LOAD SUCH ACCESSORIES AS THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED TO TAKE THE FULL FORCE OF THE RAM IN ONE SPOT.
Probable Cause Remedy Pump will not work Dirt on valve seat/worn Bleed pump unit or have seals. unit overhauled with new seals by your Clarke dealer. Pump will not produce Air-lock. Open the release valve pressure and remove the oil filler Pump feels hesitant plug.
• Oil should be level with the bottom of the hole. If necessary top up with CLARKE hydraulic oil, Part No. 3050830. This task is carried out with the ram fully retracted. • If any rust is apparent it must be removed completely and the paint restored.
Collect any oil in a leak proof container and take it to your local waste disposal site. Should hydraulic components become completely unserviceable and require disposal, draw off the oil into an approved container and dispose of the product and the oil according to local regulations. When requesting spare parts, please quote the prefix XXCSA50FP followed by the number on the diagrams/parts lists here.