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MODELS HPA506 / HPA5013 / HPE506 / HPE5013 / HPH506 50 TON
& HPE10010 100 TON CAPACITY SHOP PRESSES
SETUP • OPERATING • MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
BEFORE USING THIS PRESS, READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY
AND THOROUGHLY, UNDERSTAND ITS OPERATING PROCEDURES,
SAFETY WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS RESULTING
IN SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
The use of hydraulic shop presses is subject to certain hazards that
cannot be prevented by mechanical means, but only by the exercise of
intelligence, care, and common sense. It is therefore essential to have
owners and personnel involved in the use and operation of equipment
who are careful, competent, trained, and qualied in the safe operation
of the equipment and its proper use. Examples of hazards are part
breakage resulting in ying parts, slipping and dropping of components to
be pressed caused primarily by not using guards or protective blankets
over the components, improperly securing adjustments on the press,
WARNING
• Always use a guard or protective blanket during pressing applications
to avoid possible injury caused by ying parts. There are a multitude
of possible press uses, therefore it is impossible to design a guard that
will meet every application. The press owner must provide his own
guarding or protective blanket.
• Inspect the press before each use. Do not use the press if it is
damaged, altered, modied, in poor condition, leaking hydraulic uid, or
has loose or missing hardware or components. Take corrective action
before using the press.
• Do not use press beyond its rated capacity.
• Wear protective eye wear during press operation. If possible position
the press in an isolated area and shield it to prevent possible injury to
others.
• Before operating make sure the threads on the threaded adapter are
fully engaged with the threads on Freedom adapters or extension rams
to prevent thread stripping under load.
improperly securing components to be pressed, overloading and o-
center loads.
It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel read this
manual prior to using this device. It is also the responsibility of the device
owner to keep this manual intact and in a convenient location for all to see
and read. If the manual is lost or not legible, contact Freedom Industrial
Hydraulics for a free replacement. If the operator is not uent in English,
the product and safety instructions shall be read to and discussed with
the operator in the operator’s native language by the purchaser/ owner or
his designee, making sure that the operator comprehends its contents.
WARRANTY
These presses are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. For details
see the back cover of Freedom’s product catalog.
• Use only Freedom adapters and accessories.
• During the press operation, keep hands out of the area between the
press head channel and press bed. Also keep body parts out from
under the press bed.
• Do not alter or modify this press. This press is designed for shop
maintenance applications.
• Make sure setup is stable. Components to be pressed shall be well
supported and aligned to prevent slippage and breaking. Make sure
press bed pins are inserted in the bed channel holes and upright frame
holes all the way and the pins are fully supporting the press bed before
pressing.
• Press owners are responsible for the placement, maintenance and safe
operation of the press in accordance with federal (OSHA), state, and
local safety standards.
SETUP
1. 50 and 100 ton capacity presses require very little setup.
Connect an air line to the air/hydraulic foot operated press or plug
the electrohydraulic pumps into a 110/115 VAC outlet in accordance
with the instructions in the pump manuals.
2. Air/hydraulic and electrohydraulic pumps have vent plugs that
must be opened in accordance with the instructions given in the
pump manuals before operating the presses.
3. Sometimes air gets trapped in the hydraulic system during
shipment. An air bound hydraulic system feels spongy when
pumped and sometimes the ram will not advance and retract
without hesitation.
PURGING AIR FROM THE AIR/HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
a. Press down on the pump end of the pedal on the air/
hydraulic foot pump with one hand while simultaneously
depressing the button located under the “release” end of the
pedal with a nger of the other hand. Hold this position for
10 to 15 seconds and then release both hand and nger.
b. Now depress the “pump” end of the pedal with your foot and
raise the jack to maximum height. If the condition remains,
repeat steps “a” and “b” until air is purged from the system.
PURGING AIR FROM THE ELECTROHYDRAULIC SYSTEM
a. Run the system through several complete cycles without
a load on the ram. When the ram advances and retracts
without hesitation, the air is purged from the system.
PURGING AIR FROM THE MANUAL PUMP SYSTEM
a. Open the release valve by turning the knob in a
counterclockwise direction two full turns.
b. Pump the handle ten full strokes.
c. Close the release valve by turning the knob in a clockwise
direction until tight.
d. Pump the handle until the ram is fully extended. If the
remains, repeat steps “a” through “d” until air is purged from
the system.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Become familiar with the pump and load release components of
the pump by reading the pump manual.
Determine the required distance between the end of the ram
plunger and the press bed based on the setup and required
press stroke. Become familiar with the operation of the winch
that raises and lowers the press bed. Consult the enclosed winch
owner’s manual for proper operation and warnings. Adjust the
press bed height accordingly. Make sure the press bed pins that
support the press bed are fully engaged with the holes in the
press bed channels and upright press frames.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
1. Always store the press in a well protected area where it will not
be exposed to inclement weather, corrosive vapors, abrasive dust,
or any other harmful elements.
2. Lubricate moving parts once a month with a general purpose
grease. Do not lubricate the bed plate bearing surface or ram
plunger.
3. It should not be necessary to rell or top o any of the pump
reservoirs with hydraulic uid unless there is an external leak. An
external leak requires immediate repair which must be performed
in a dirt-free environment by qualied hydraulic repair personnel
who are familiar with this equipment. Norco Authorized Service
Centers are recommended. IMPORTANT: In order to prevent
seal damage and pump failure, never use alcohol, hydraulic
brake uid, or transmission oil in the hydraulic system.
The hydraulic ram is bearing mounted for horizontal movement
on the press head channels. Determine the desired location of
the ram and using an open end or adjustable wrench, unscrew
the two hexagonal nuts at the bottom of the press plate. Slide the
ram mounted press plate in to position and tighten the hexagonal
nuts to secure the ram in place on the press head channels.
Make the press work setup in accordance with all the instructions
and warnings previously mentioned in the “WARNING” section of
this manual, and the pump and winch manuals enclosed.
4. Every press owner is responsible for keeping the label clean
and readable. Use a mild soap solution to wash external surfaces
of the press but not any moving hydraulic components. Contact
Freedom Industrial Hydraulics for a replacement label if your press
label is unreadable.
5. Inspect the press before each use. Do not use the press if any
component is cracked, broken, bent, shows sign of damage, or
leaks hydraulic uid. Do not use the press if it has loose or missing
hardware or components, or is modied in any way. Take corrective
action before using the press again.
6. Do not attempt to make any hydraulic repairs unless you
are a qualied hydraulic repair person that is familiar with this
equipment.
REPAIR SERVICE
If your Freedom product requires service or repair, contact
Freedom Industrial Hydraulics for the location of the nearest
Freedom authorized service center.
FREEDOM INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULICS
2236 N.W. Platte Valley Drive
Riverside, MO 64150
816-541-3243
www.freedomhydraulics.com
It will be necessary to provide the service center with a copy of the
bill of sale if requesting a warranty repair. If the authorized service
center determines your product is eligible for warranty repair, the
repair will be made at no charge and returned freight prepaid. The
cost of non-warrantable service, repair, and return freight is the
customer’s responsibility.
HPA506 / HPA5013 / HPE506 / HPE5013 / HPH506 / HPE10010
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