Dixon 15 TON RAM User Manual

15 Ton Ram

Internal Expansion Instructions

for

Carbon Steel &

Stainless Steel Couplings

Dixon Valve & Coupling Company

800 High Street • Chestertown, MD 21620

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

1a

Ensuring that the ram is fully retracted, select
the proper pull rod. For 1” through 1 1/2”
couplings use 15RODSMALL. For 2” through
3” couplings use 15RODLARGE.
Note: 15RODLARGE is shown.

2

Select the corresponding adapter plate. The
15 Ton Ram comes with a built-in 3” adapter
made to accept adapters 1” through 2 1/2”.

3

Making sure that the recess (es) are facing outward
towards the operator, slide the adapter plate over
the pull rod until it reaches the base.

4a

Lubricate the I.D. of the stem with Crisco®
(recommended) or a high viscosity oil or heavy
duty grease.

2 Dixon Valve & Coupling Co., Call 1-800-355-1991 15 Ton Ram IX 7/99