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BEFORE USE
1. Before using this product, read the owner's manual
completely and familiarize yourself thoroughly with
the product, its components and recognize the haz-
ards associated with its use.
2. Verify that the product and the application are com-
patible. Inspect before each use. Do not use if bent,
broken, leaking or damaged components are noted.
3. Carefully remove the dust cap and plug from hose
coupler and ram coupler.
4. Connect hose coupler to ram coupler, ensure that
there are no fluid leaks.
5. Check for leaks in system and have repaired by quali-
fied personnel as needed. Before repairs are made,
depressurize cylinder.
6. Replace worn or damaged parts and assemblies with
ATD Hydraulics Authorized Replacement Parts only
(See Replacement Parts Section). Lubricate as in-
structed in Maintenance Section.
7. Use adequate eye protection when operating or near
this equipment.
8. Ensure method of confirming load is accurate and
working properly. Have gauge or load cell accuracy
verified by qualified personnel on a yearly basis.
9. Cylinder should be stored where protected from the
elements, abrasive dust, and damage. This cylinder
should be stored in the vertical position.
• If oil leakage is detected, discontinue use of the cylin-
der immediately and contact your nearest ATD Hy-
draulics Authorized Service Center. The cylinder could
develop excessive pressure and cause the cylinder,
hose or coupler to burst which could cause serious
injury or death.
• When loading a cylinder, always insure that coupler,
port, and adapter threads have not been damaged.
Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death.
• Avoid off-center loads. Loading off center may dam-
age the cylinder and cause loss of load which may
cause serious injury or death.
• Control the load at all times. Do not drop the load.
Threads may shear and cause loss of the load, which
may cause serious injury or death.
• All WARNING statements must be carefully observed
to help prevent personal injury. Do not exceed rated
cylinder pressure. Monitor pressure and load at all
times. Always verify load with calibrated load cell and
indicator, known good pressure gauge or equivalent
devices. Wear protective clothing and safety goggles
to reduce the risk of injection. Wear appropriate
shoes. Do not wear sandals when operating this equip-
ment. Do not wear jewelry when operating this equip-
ment.
Hydraulic Hoses and Fluid Transmission Lines
• Avoid short runs of straight line tubing. Straight line
runs do not provide for expansion and contraction due
to pressure and/or temperature changes.
• Reduce stress in tube lines. Long tubing runs should
be supported by brackets or clips. Before operating
the pump, all hose connections must be tightened
with the proper tools. Do not overtighten. Connec-
tions should only be tightened securely and leak-free.
Overtightening can cause premature thread failure or
high pressure fittings to burst.
• Should a hydraulic hose ever rupture, burst or need to
be disconnected, immediately shut off the pump and
release all pressure. Never attempt to grasp a leak-
ing pressurized hose with your hands. The force of
escaping hydraulic fluid can inflict injury.
• Do not subject the hose to potential hazard such as
fire, sharp surfaces, extreme heat or cold, or heavy
impact.
WARNING
!
! DANGER !
!
Wear protective clothing and safety gog-
gles to reduce the risk of injection.
