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5.6
Four other common combinations are illustrated below:
6.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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WARNING! Ensure you have read and understood chapter 1 safety instructions.
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Note:
These instructions are intended to provide a guide to the basic operation of the body repair kit and
are
in no way intended to replace the advice/instruction of a qualified mechanic/car body repair specialist.
Only fully trained persons should use this equipment.
6.1
The pump may be used in any position from horizontal to vertical. When not horizontal ensure the
end of the pump is down.
hose
6.2
To use the pump, close valve (fig 3.A) by turning the knob clockwise and pump the the handle up and
down to apply the load.
6.3
To release pump pressure, turn knob anti-clockwise (B).
6.4
REPAIRING FRAME DAMAGE
6.4.1
Determine the direction in which the frame needs to be bent.
6.4.2
Carefully remove any obstructions and items that may be damaged in the bending process.
6.4.3
Attach the base plate to the stationary side of the hydraulic ram.
6.4.4
Attach the appropriate attachment/combination of attachments to the pushing end of the hydraulic ram.
6.4.5
Position the assembled kit appropriately i.e. with the base plate resting against a frame member opposite the damaged area and in
line with the direction in which the damaged area needs to be pushed.
6.4.6
Slowly extend the ram, being sure to direct the moving end of the ram toward the area in need of repair until contact is made.
6.4.7
Move as far away as possible and continue to slowly operate the pump, applying pressure until the desired bend has been made.
6.4.8
When operation is complete, slowly turn the release valve anti-clockwise. Remove the hydraulic ram.
6.5
REPAIRING BODY DAMAGE
6.5.1
Determine the direction in which the body panel needs to be moved.
6.5.2
Carefully remove any obstructions and items that may be damaged in the bending process.
6.5.3
Attach the base plate to the stationary side of the hydraulic ram.
6.5.4
Attach the appropriate attachment/combination of attachments to the pushing end of the hydraulic ram.
6.5.5
Position the assembled kit appropriately i.e. with the base plate resting against a frame/robust body part opposite the damaged area
and in line with the direction in which the damaged area needs to be pushed. Be sure that the stationary frame/body part is stronger
than the area to be bent (a block of wood or rubber may be used to protect the stationary part).
6.5.6
Slowly extend the ram, being sure to direct the moving end toward the area in need of repair until contact is made.
6.5.7
Move as far away as possible and continue to slowly operate the pump, applying pressure until the desired bend has been made.
6.5.8
When operation is complete, slowly turn the release valve anti-clockwise. Remove the hydraulic ram.
6.6
USING THE SPREADER RAM
6.6.1
Determine the direction in which the body panel needs to be moved.
6.6.2
Carefully remove any obstructions and items that may be damaged in the bending process.
6.6.3
Place the spreader ram such that the hinged arm is resting against the part to be moved and the stationary arm is resting against a
strong fixed base. Holding the spreader ram in position, operate the pump until contact is made.
6.6.4
Move as far away as possible and continue to slowly operate the pump, applying pressure until the desired bend has been made.
6.6.5
When operation is complete, slowly turn the release valve anti-clockwise. Remove the spreader ram.
IMPORTANT: Always store the ram with the piston fully retracted to help prevent corrosion. Rams with signs of rust on the main piston
cannot be replaced under warranty.
Rams with signs of damage to the piston or the cylinder and/or with damaged hydraulic couplings cannot be accepted
under warranty.
Due to the severe abuse required to cause damage to the pump piston or arm hinge mechanism, these can not be
accepted under warranty.
Serrated saddle
V Base
fig 3
A
B
RE83/4 - 3 - 221203
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