BVA Hydraulics J10500 User Manual

J10500-M1 rev 07/08

Hydraulic Bottle Jack

Instruction Manual

MODELS: J10500 - 50 Ton Capacity

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

Tel: [phone] * Fax: [phone]

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

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.

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! 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.

Printed in Taiwan

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 factory 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 manufacturer.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

BVA Hydraulics Hydraulic 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 (888)
332-6419.

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 screw. Insert the handle into either handle sleeve, then
pump 6 to 8 strokes. Ensure the oil level is just below the oil ller hole. Reinstall the oil ller screw.

6. Check that the pumps operate smoothly and that the ram moves up/down easily before putting into service. The
ram does not return to lowest position on its own, but must be pressed down by hand/foot. Replace worn or
damaged parts and assemblies with BVA Hydraulics authorized replacement parts only.

Bleeding / Venting Trapped Air

With the release valve in the OPEN position (4b above) and with ram plunger fully lowered, locate and remove the
oil ller screw. Insert the handle into the handle sleeve; then pump 6 to 8 full strokes. This will help release any
pressurized air which may be trapped within the reservoir. Oil level should be even with the bottom of the oil ller
hole. Reinstall the oil ller screw.

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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

provided 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.

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OPERATION (refer to Fig. 1)

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 low pressure, high volume pump handle sleeve. Pump in order to raise saddle to
contact lift point. To lift, insert the handle into the high pressure, low volume pump handle sleeve and to continue
pump 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

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load at all times. The more you open the release valve, the faster the load descends.

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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