BVA Hydraulics J10300 User Manual

J10125-M2 rev 07/08

Hydraulic Bottle Jack

Instruction Manual

MODELS:

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

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Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

J10125 - 12 Ton Capacity
J10129 - 12 Ton Capacity
J10205 - 20 Ton Capacity
J10209 - 20 Ton Capacity
J10300 - 30 Ton Capacity

SFA Companies 10939 N. Pomona Ave. Kansas City, MO 64153

Tel: [phone] - Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail] Website: www.bvahydraulics.com

US Patent No. 5,946,912

! ADVERTENCIA

• Leer, comprender, y seguir las instrucciónes antes de

utilizar el aparato.

• El manual de instrucciónes y la información de seguridad
deben estar comunicado en lengua del operador antes

del uso.

• No seguir estas indicaciónes puede causar daños

personales o materiales.

Read this manual and follow all the Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product.

! WARNING

To avoid crushing and related injuries:

NEVER work on, under or around a

load supported only by a hydraulic jack.

ALWAYS use adequately rated jack stands
immediately after lifting.

Printed in China

SAFETY and GENERAL INFORMATION

Save these instructions. For your safety, read, understand, and follow the information provided with and on this jack before

using. The owner and operator of this equipment shall have an understanding of this jack and safe operating procedures before
attempting to use. The owner and operator shall be aware that use and repair of this product may require special skills and
knowledge. Instructions and safety information shall be conveyed in the operator's native language before use of this jack is
authorized. If any doubt exists as to the safe and proper use of this jack, remove from service immediately.
Inspect before each use. Do not use if broken, bent, cracked or damaged parts are noted. Any jack that appears damaged in
any way, or operates abnormally shall be removed from service immediately. If the jack has been or suspected to have been
subjected to a shock load (a load dropped suddenly, unexpectedly upon it), immediately discontinue use until jack has been
checked by a BVA Hydraulic authorized service center (contact distributor or manufacturer for list of authorized service centers).
It is recommended that an annual inspection be done by qualied personnel. Labels and Operator's Manuals are available from

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

BVA Hydraulics Bottle Jacks are designed to lift, not support, rated capacity loads consisting of one end of a vehicle.
Immediately after lifting, the load must be supported by a pair of appropriately rated jack stands.

Never use hydraulic jack as a stand alone device. After lifting, immediately support the lifted load

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with a pair of appropriately rated jack stands. Never place any portion of your body under the load while lifting
or lowering the load.

PREPARATION

Before Use

1.

Verify that the product and application are compatible, if in doubt call BVA Hydraulics Technical Service [phone].

2. Before using this product, read the operator's manual completely and familiarize yourself thoroughly with the product, its
components and recognize the hazards associated with its use.

3. Assemble handle, ensure spring clips align with slots.

4. To familiarize yourself with basic operation, use the notched end of provided handle to engage and turn the release valve:

a. Clockwise until rm resistance is felt to further turning. This is the ‘CLOSED’ release valve position used to
raise the ram plunger.
b. Counter-clockwise, but no more than 1 turn from the closed position. This is the ‘OPEN’ release valve
position used to lower the ram plunger.

5. With ram fully retracted, locate and remove the oil ller plug/screw. Insert the handle into the handle sleeve, then pump 6 to 8
strokes. Ensure the oil level is just below the oil ller hole. Reinstall the oil ller plug/screw.

6. Check that the pump operates smoothly and that the extension screw will thread up/down easily before putting into service.
Replace worn or damaged parts and assemblies with BVA Hydraulics authorized replacement parts only.

Saddle

Ram Plunger

Oil Filler Plug

(ller Screw for J10300)

Release Valve

Extension Screw

(not available on J10300)

Handle Sleeve

Pivot Points

Handle Assembly

Figure 1 - Typical Bottle Jack Nomenclature

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! WARNING

• Study, understand, and follow all printed materials
provided with/on this product before use.

• Do not exceed rated capacity.

• This is a lifting device only!

• Immediately after lifting, support the load with

a pair of appropriately rated jack stands.

• Use only on hard, level surface.

• Do not use adapters or accessories that are not pro-

vided initially.

• Lift only on areas of the vehicle as specied by the
vehicle manufacturer.

• No alterations shall be made to this product.

• Failure to heed these markings may result in personal

injury and/or property damage.

To avoid crushing and related injuries:

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Never work on, under or around a load supported only

by hydraulic jack.

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Always use adequately rated jack stands.

• Chock each unlifted tire in both directions.

• Do not use this device to lift, level, lower, support nor move
a house, mobile home, travel trailer, camper or any building
structure.

• Be alert and sober when using this product. Do not operate
under the inuence of drugs or alcohol.

Be sure all tools and personnel are clear

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before lowering load. Only attachments and/or
adapters supplied by the manufacturer shall be used. Lift

only on areas of the vehicle as specied by the vehicle

manufacturer.

! WARNING

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OPERATION

Raising the Ram Plunger

1. Assemble handle, ensure that spring clips align with slots.

2. Place vehicle in the park, with emergency brake on and wheel securely chocked to prevent inadvertent vehicle movement.

3. Locate and close release valve by turning handle clockwise until rm resistance is felt to further thread engagement.

4. Verify lift point, center jack saddle under lift point.

5. Insert the handle into the handle sleeve, then pump in order to raise saddle to contact lift point. To lift, continue pumping until
load reaches desired height.

6. Immediately secure lifted load with appropriately rated jack stands.

Use only the handle provided by jack manufacturer. The handle provided with this jack will safely engage

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the release valve. If handle is worn, operates abnormally, or will not positively engage the release valve,
STOP, discontinue use of the jack until a factory replacement handle can be acquired.

Do not use an extender on the operating handle.

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Lowering

Make certain that all personnel are clear of the load before lowering. Control the rate of descent of the
load at all times. The more you open the release valve, the faster the load descends.

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1. Raise load high enough to clear the jack stands, then carefully remove jack stands (always used in pairs).

2. Slowly turn the handle counter-clockwise, but no more than 1 turn. If the load fails to lower:

a. Use another jack to raise the vehicle high
enough to reinstall jack stands.
b. Remove the affected jack and then the stands.
c. Lower the load by turning the release valve counter-clockwise, but no more than 1 turn.

3. After removing jack from under the load, push ram and handle sleeve down to reduce exposure to rust and contamination.

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