Dake Dura Press Force - 10-20 User Manual

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Dura Press Models

FORCE 10 & FORCE 20

Use and Maintenance Manual

Hydraulic Press-Manual Pump

Model No: _________________

Serial No: _________________

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Section I

INTRODUCTION

1. This manual has been created by DAKE to give the Customer all the necessary
information for regular use and correct maintenance of the hydraulic presses in
the DURA PRESS series. It contains the use and maintenance instructions as
well as the safety and calibrating instructions requiring your direct action.

2. It is advised to keep this publication in a good condition and somewhere easily
accessible to enable rapid reference in case of need or work.

3. Starting checks and maintenance must be carried out assuring the safety of the
operators; precautions are highlighted by the  symbol.

4. Periodical and punctual written notes on what has been carried out in the
maintenance phase indicates meticulousness, but above all it becomes a clear
diary of what has been done and what will have to be done at the next
maintenance deadline.

5. For further information, please do not hesitate to call our Dake Technical Service
department at 1-800-846-3253, remembering to give the model name and serial
number of your press for faster response.

6. It is strictly forbidden to modify or tamper with the machine.

7. Removal, modification or tampering with the guards and safety devises of the
press will automatically forfeit warranty and relieve the manufacturer of all liability
for any damage to things and/or persons.

8. THE PRESS IS DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY TO BE USED BY JUST ONE

OPERATOR.

9. It is advised to read the next section carefully: List of safety checks.

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Section II

LIST OF SAFETY CHECKS

ALWAYS ACT WITH

CAUTION

ATTENTION

PRECAUTION

Read the rest of this section very carefully before proceeding to read the

following sections.

CAUTION general

When working always pay attention and be alert. Be careful. Be aware of possible
hazards.

CAUTION regulations

Observe the law and regulations of the premises regarding you and your machine.

CAUTION clothing

Injury may occur if you do not wear suitable clothing. Loose clothing may get caught up
in the machinery. Wear protective clothing suitable for the work. Examples: rigid
helmet, safety shoes, safety earmuffs, close-fitting overalls, industrial gloves, etc. Keep
cuffs buttoned. Do not wear a tie or scarf, or long hair.

ATTENTION tools

Always check that your tools are in good condition and that the tools are suitable for the
work to make (ex. don’t use the pliers as hammers etc.)

ATTENTION repairs

Don’t make repairs or any other service that you are not familiar with.

ATTENTION tampering

It is severely forbidden to modify or to tamper with press parts that can alter the
standard working.

CAUTION hydraulic hoses

Hydraulic hoses may be the cause of accidents. Regularly check such hoses looking
for:
Damaged fittings
Outer coverings worn by rubber
Swollen outer coverings
Bent or crushed hoses
And anything else that may be a hazard.

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CAUTION pressure pipes

The flexible or metal pipes of a system may hold fluids under pressure even with the
system switched off. Before dismantling them, check on the diagram whether the
section could be under pressure. In any case, loosen the fittings slowly.

CAUTION hydraulic oil

Very fine jets of high-pressure hydraulic oil can penetrate the skin: do not use your
fingers to detect any leaks of hydraulic oil, neither put your face close to them, but use a
piece of cardboard to check for any leaks on them.
If hydraulic oil penetrates into your skin, get treatment from a doctor immediately.

CAUTION o-rings and gaskets

Gaskets and o-rings fitted incorrectly, damaged or worn may cause leaks and
accidents. Do not use thinners, solvents or acids close to o-rings and gaskets.

CAUTION operator

For no reason whatsoever must the operator have their hands in the area of the ram
during the pressing operation, on the equipment used.

According to new legislation, the employer will have to check that the operator
has understood these notices.

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Section III

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I INTRODUCTION

SECTION II LIST OF SAFETY CHECKS

SECTION III TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1.0 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 General instructions and definitions

1.2 Description

1.3 Use

1.4 Press identification

1.5 Safety labels

1.6 General safety instructions

SECTION 2.0 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

2.1 Cylinder and spare parts section

2.2 Manual pump and spare parts section

SECTION 3.0 UNPACKING

3.1 Disposing of the packing

SECTION 4.0 HANDLING, TRANSPORTING AND POSITIONING

4.1 Notices for handling and transporting

4.2 Positioning the press

SECTION 5.0 COMMISSIONING AND START-UP

5.1 Filling the press with oil

5.2 Starting the machine

5.3 Discharging the air

5.4 Maximum pressure adjustment

SECTION 6.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 7.0 OPERATION

7.1 Controls

7.2 Mobile table height adjustment

SECTION 8.0 MAINTENANCE

SECTION 9.0 MALFUNCTIONING, CAUSES AND REMEDIES

9.1 Cylinder malfunctioning

SECTION 10.0 PUTTING OUT OF SERVICE

SECTION 11.0 DEMOLITION AND DIVISION OF MATERIALS

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Section 1.0

1.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND DEFINITIONS

This handbook is an integral part of the product; IT MUST be carefully conserved for
future reference.
 FOR ANY REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION, ASK YOUR EMPLOYER OR THE
DAKE TECHNICAL SERVICE, AVOIDING ANY PERSONAL INITIATIVE THAT
COULD CAUSE VERY SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS.

 Before using the machine, read the warranty carefully.
 DEFINITIONS:

- In this manual “right-hand side”, “left-hand side”, “forwards”,
“backwards”, “top” and “bottom” refer to the operator situated in

front of the press with the power unit to his right.

- In this manual, the units of measurement are expressed in the
international system SI (e.g. liquid capacity is expressed in liters).

1.2 DESCRIPTION

The machine described in this manual denominated HYDRAULIC PRESS Model
Dura Press has been specifically designed for use in operations where it is
necessary to use a force of compression that can be moved into different positions
even on the same part:

1. The PRESS BODY, made of high tensile carbon steel and thanks to its
monolithic structure, has considerable bending strength.

2. The HAND PUMP, placed on the right of the press allows with facility to reach
the work pressure.

3. The HYDRAULIC CYLINDER specially designed for the specific requirements
of use of the press. In addition to the special care for the internal surfaces
and of the rod, special low-friction gaskets have been used in it to optimize
the operations where special precision in the pressing action is required.

1.3 USE

The DURA PRESS/FORCE series press is mainly designed for operations of
straightening out sheet metal, profiles, and metal structures, in addition it can be
used to insert inserts (e.g. bushes, bearings, bushings, etc.), to remove inserts,
calking and all the operations where bending or cutting metal materials are not
carried out.
Other uses are not allowed unless the manufacturer expressly authorizes them.
The substance of the above mentioned operation will always be subordinate to the
maximum working capacity of the press.

THIS MACHINE IS DESTINED ONLY FOR THE USE IT HAS BEEN DESIGNED
FOR, ANY OTHER USE IS TO BE CONSIDERED IMPROPER AND THEREFORE
THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE
CAUSED BY ANY IMPROPER USE OR USE NOT EXPRESSLY MENTIONED IN
THIS USER’S MANUAL.

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1.4 PRESS IDENTIFICATION

Fig. 03A

The press is fitted with a rating plate fixed in a visible manner on the rear as shown
in Fig. 01 below. Dake part number and serial number on front name plate shown in
Fig. 03

The rating plate (Fig. 02/03A)
shows the identification data:

- Press model

- Max. tonnage

- Max. pressure

- Press serial number/ Year of

Manufacture

- Dake part number (Tag 03)

- Serial number (Tag 03)

FOR EVERY COMMUNICATION, REQUEST FOR SERVICE OR SPARE PARTS, IT IS
ALWAYS ESSENTIAL TO QUOTE ALL THE DATA GIVEN ON THE RATING PLATE.

1.5 SAFETY LABELS

The labels on the machine highlight particular risks or provide necessary instructions
for particular operations to be carried out in safety.

Here we reproduce the labels affixed to the press and indicate their location. The
operator will have to check that these labels are present on the machine and fixed in
a stable manner. In the event of any of them missing or having deteriorated it will be
necessary to immediately notify the person in charge of safety and to forward a
request to the manufacturer.

MODEL
TON MAX
PRESSURE MAX
SERIAL NO.DAKE

Fig. 02

Part No. 607

PSS
20
200

023.98

WARNING LABELS

To the left is the safety Alert symbol. When you see these safety alert symbols on

your press, be alert to the potential for personal injury.

Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices.
Carefully read all safety messages in these instructions and on your press
safety signs. Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace missing or damaged

safety labels. This machine is intended to be operated by one person. This person
should be conscious of the press ram movement not only for himself but also for persons in
the immediate area of the machine.

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