Challenge F.1730 Instruction Manual

Challenge Handy Padder

Portable Padding Press

Instruction Manual

The Challenge Machinery Company

6125 Norton Center Drive

Norton Shores, MI 49441-6081 USA

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Instruction and Parts Manual

F.1730

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August 2015

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1.0 Warranty

* WARRANTY INFORMATION *

PLEASE REVIEW THE ENCLOSED WARRANTY INFORMATION SHEET

It is very important that you read and understand the conditions outlined in the Warranty Information
Sheet attached to the outside of the shipping container of your machine.

The Warranty Information Sheet must be filled out completely and returned to THE CHALLENGE
MACHINERY COMPANY in order for the warranty to be issued for this machine.

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2.0 Specifications

Maximum Lift Height 16" / 40.6 cm

Maximum Lift Width 17-3/4" / 45 cm
Lift Depth 4" to 13+" / 10 cm to 33+ cm
Capacity Example 14,000 8-1/2 x 11" 20# bond
Overall Base Area 20-15/16" / 53.2 cm
Overall Height 26-3/16" / 66.5 cm
Overall Length 17-1/32" / 43.3 cm
Net Weight (approx.) 50 lbs / 22.7 kg
Shipping Weight (approx.) 55 lbs / 25 kg

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3.0 Installation and Operation

3.1 Installation

Remove the Handy-Padder from its carton. Place it on a table or countertop. If placing on a counter,
the silver anti-tip support should face toward the wall.

3.2 Operation

1. Jog piles for padding and place on the padder table as shown below. The vertical bars may be
used as left/right jogging stops. Jog the piles against the door and uprights. For proper
clamping, clamp piles of equal thickness.

2. Place the clamp on top of the piles as shown. Slide the pipe clamps down the vertical bars.
Firmly tighten the screws onto the clamping bar.