SGS EC2000 Owner's Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
AND RETAIN THEM FOR FUTURE USE.

OWNER’S MANUAL

EC2000
ENGINE CRANE

2 TONNE MAX CAPACITY

WARNING

Do not overload. Overloading could cause damage or failure of the crane. Never ex­ceed the safe working loads indicated on the jib.

Never use the crane on an uneven floor surface as this could result in the crane tip­ping over.

Always lock the legs and jib in position before lifting a load.

The nuts and bolts supplied with the crane are all high strength and should not be
substituted for inferior types. Before each use ensure that all nuts and bolts are cor­rectly fitted and tight.

WARNING: This double pump long ram is designed for lifting purposes only – not for
supporting loads. Do not load beyond its rated capacity.

IMPORTANT: It is possible that air has got into the hydraulic system causing poor
lifting performance. Purge any air from the system by fully opening the release valve
(turn handle counter-clockwise) then while holding the boom down operate the pump
handle rapidly several times.

Note: Before raising the legs to the storage position bolts must be inserted into the
base support and tightened each time. If this procedure is not followed the unit may
fall over.

MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT: When adding or replacing oil always use high grade hydraulic jack oil.

Avoid mixing different grades/types of oil. Do not use brake fluid, alcohol, glycerine,
detergent motor oil or dirty oil. Improper fluid can cause serious internal damage to
the ram.

When adding oil be very careful not to permit dirt or foreign matter to enter the sys­tem. Check ram and plunger every 3 months for any signs of rust or corrosion. Clean
as needed and wipe with an oily cloth.

When not using the ram always leave the jib in the fully lowered position.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TO RAISE LOAD: Close release valve by turning handle clockwise to a snug-tight posi-

tion. Do not over-tighten.

TO LOWER LOAD: Open release valve by turning handle counter-clockwise very
slowly. The speed of the lowering is controlled by how much the handle is turned.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY

Will not hold load. Dirt on valve seats. 1. Lower lifting boom. Close the

release valve and remove oil
filler plug.

2. Place one foot on the leg and
pull up the lifting boom to its
full height by hand.

3. Open the release valve to lower
the lifting boom.

4. Replace worn seals.

Will not lift load.
Will not lift to its full height.
Pump feels unsteady under
load. Pump will not lower
completely.

Air block. 1. Open the release valve and

remove oil filler plug.

2. Pump handle a couple of full
strokes and close the release
valve.

Pump will not lift to its full
height. Pump feels unsteady
under load.

The reservoir could be over­filled. Low hydraulic oil level.

Check the oil level. Remove the filler
plug.
Top up oil to correct level.

Pump feels unsteady under
load.

The cup seal could be worn
out.

Replace cup seal.

Will not lower completely. Air block. Unit requires

lubrication.

Release air from the hydraulic pump
by removing filler plug.
Oil external moving parts.

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