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Now that you have your new Kurt Vise, it’s time to set-up and begin using it. You will see that your new vise comes with a Kurt swivel handle and chip guard in the shipping carton (instruction manual available online at www.kurtworkholding.com).
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HYDRAULIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The DX4H can be operated hydraulically by hooking up the Kurt 4" Hydraulic Unit with a typical hydraulic pump or an air over hydraulic pump. Kurt offers several solutions for hydraulic pumps, one being the KHP3 air over hydraulic pump.
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HYDRAULIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Basic Hydraulic Set-Up: NOTE - The following set-up is specifically for the KHP3 pump 1. Remove plastic caps from pressure and release ports on Hydraulic pump. Install 90° fittings. 2. Remove plastic caps from pressure and release ports on hand or foot valve.
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NOTE - The following set-up is specifically for the KHP3 pump...
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HYDRAULIC Jaw Positioning: Once all plumbing is set up, it time to position jaws for hydraulic clamping. 1. Position jaws less than 1/4 inch from the part being clamped as is shown in figure 5 above. This is done manually by putting the handle onto the hex end and turning the screw until the jaws are in position.
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HYDRAULIC Air Pressure Input to Hydraulic Pressure Output for Kurt Hydraulic Pump, KHP3 Flow and Pressure Performance Guides KHP3 Fluid Flow Against Pressure 4000 Max. Flow .68 gpm 3500 Max. Pressure 4,000 psi Air Pressure at: 3000 100 psi 2500...
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A torque wrench may be used if set within the torque limits shown in the tables on page 4. To properly clamp a part in your Kurt vise, you should place the part in the center of the jaws resting on the ways of the vise. Clamping only on one side or above the movable and stationary jaws, can result in jaw lift or loss of accuracy.
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Incorrect part clamping. Vise width centerline Correct part clamping. Correct part clamping. Correct part clamping. Dummy spacer...
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Dimensions below are in inches unless specified.
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Dimensions below are in inches unless specified.
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Dimensions below are in inches unless specified.
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SURFACE MOUNT USING SINE KEYS Mounting the new DX...
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