Sealey YK209F General Information Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR:

HYDRAULIC FLOOR PRESS

MODEL:

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and
properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS.
USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

YK209F

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 GENERAL SAFETY

 Familiarise yourself with this products application and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to the press.
 Maintain the press in good condition (use an authorised service agent).
 Replace or repair damaged parts. Use recommended parts only. Non authorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
 Keep the press clean for best and safest performance.
 Locate the press in a suitable working area for its function, keep area clean, tidy, free from unrelated materials and ensure there is

adequate lighting.

 Ensure the workpiece is correctly secured before operating the press.
 WARNING! Always wear approved eye or face protection when operating the press.
 Remove ill fitting clothing. Remove ties, watches, rings, loose jewellery and contain long hair.
 Keep hands and body clear of the work table when operating the press.
 Maintain correct balance and footing. Ensure the floor is not slippery and wear non slip steel toe-capped shoes/boots.
 Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the working area.
 DO NOT operate the press if any parts are missing as this may cause failure or possible personal injury.
 DO NOT use to compress springs or any other item that could disengage and cause a potential hazard.
 DO NOT stand directly in front of the loaded press and never leave a loaded press unattended.
 DO NOT force the press to achieve a task it was not designed to perform.
 DO NOT make any modifications to the press.
 DO NOT adjust or tamper with the safety valve.
 DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the press.
 DO NOT apply off centre loads.
 DO NOT allow the workpiece or the arbor plates to fall from the press working bench.
 DO NOT get the press wet or use in damp or wet locations or areas where there is condensation.
 DO NOT operate the press when you are tired, under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.
 When not in use release pressure from the pump and clean the press. Stand or store the arbors in a safe location.
WARNING! Always position the press against a wall. If the press is situated in the open workshop, it is essential that a guard be

placed at the rear of the unit. This will prevent injury to bystanders in the event of the work piece ejecting suddenly.
 WARNING! The warnings, cautions and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that
may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be applied by the operator.

DANGER! The press is top heavy. If it requires moving after assembly or for relocation, use suitable slings around the top crossbeam, or
lift direct with a forklift with the forks located under the top crossbeam. DO NOT use a pallet truck.

2. INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATIONS

2.1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Steel frame construction with hydraulic pump unit. Sliding hydraulic ram assembly
gives 370mm of lateral travel for off-centre pressing applications.
Frame head fitted with ram pressure gauge. Supplied with flat pressing plate/V-blocks.

Model: YK209FAH

Type: Floor

Capacity: 20ton

Ram Stroke: 180mm

Lateral Ram Travel: 370mm

Maximum Height - Ram to Table: 960mm

Minimum Height - Ram to Table: 0mm

Table Aperture: 156mm

Working Table Depth: 180mm

Working Table Width: 550mm

Overall Height: 1805mm

Gauge Included: Yes

Weight: 129kg

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3. ASSEMBLY

3.1 YK209F 20TON PRESS ASSEMBLY (use the exploded diagram (Fig.1) as a guide to assembly).

3.1.1 Attach one of the base sections (20) to the left side of the main frame (16) using bolts (21), washers (15), lock washers (14) and
nuts (13). Add two supports (22) to the post and base sections, using bolts (21), washers (15), lock washers (14) and nuts (13).
Repeat the operation for the right hand side.

3.1.2 Lifting from the upper cross beam, raise the press into an upright position.
 WARNING! Ensure help is available and use slings and a suitable hoist or gantry to raise the press to an upright position.

3.1.3 Insert the bed frame pins (19) into the holes in each of the post, ensuring that they are level and then with the help of an assistant insert
the bed frame (18) into the press frame and rest on to the pins.

3.1.4 Attach the pump to the right hand post using bolts (11) and washers (12).

3.1.5 Attach the ram plate (11) to the crossbeam using bolts (10), spacers (9), large washers (8) and locking nuts (7).
Check that the plate slides freely. Fix locking ring (6) to the ram (3) and screw into the ram plate (11) and secure using lock ring (15).

3.1.6 Attach the serrated saddle (5) to the ram and secure using grub screw (4).

3.1.7 Connect the hydraulic hose (40) to the fitting (42) on ram (3) and assemble the pressure gauge (1) to the ram assembly.

Fig.1

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