VF80
HYDRAULIC
VENTILATING FAN
Safety, OperatiOn and Maintenance
USer ManUaL
© 2012 Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
New Britain, CT 06053
U.S.A.
07193 1/2013 Ver. 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY SYMBOLS ..................................................................................................................................................4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 5
TOOL STICKER & TAGS ..........................................................................................................................................6
HOSE TYPES ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
HOSE RECOMMENDATIONS ..................................................................................................................................8
FIGURE 1. TYPICAL HOSE CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................8
HTMA REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................................................................................9
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................10
TOOL PROTECTION & CARE ................................................................................................................................ 11
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................12
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 13
ACCESSORIES.......................................................................................................................................................13
VF80 PARTS ILLUSTRATION ................................................................................................................................. 14
VF80 PARTS LIST ...................................................................................................................................................15
To ll out a Product Warranty Recording form, and for information on your warranty,
visit Stanleyhydraulic.com and select the Warranty tab.
(NOTE: The warranty recording form must be submitted to validate the warranty).
SERVICING THE STANLEY HYDRAULIC VENTILATING FAN. This manual contains safety, operation, and rou-
tine maintenance instructions. Stanley Hydraulic Tools recommends that servicing of hydraulic tools, other than
routine maintenance, must be performed by an authorized and certied dealer. Please read the following warning.
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT FROM THE IMPROPER REPAIR OR
SERVICE OF THIS TOOL.
REPAIRS AND / OR SERVICE TO THIS TOOL MUST ONLY BE DONE BY AN
AUTHORIZED AND CERTIFIED DEALER.
For the nearest authorized and certied dealer, call Stanley Hydraulic Tools at the number listed on the back of this
manual and ask for a Customer Service Representative.
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Safety symbols and signal words, as shown below, are used to emphasize all operator, maintenance and repair actions which, if not strictly followed, could result in a life-threatening situation, bodily injury or damage to equipment.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
This safety alert and signal word indicate an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This safety alert and signal word indicate a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This safety alert and signal word indicate a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
This signal word indicates a situation which, if not avoided, will result in damage
to the equipment.
This signal word indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the equipment.
Always observe safety symbols. They are included for your safety and for the protection of the tool.
LOCAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
Enter any local safety regulations here. Keep these instructions in an area accessible to the operator and maintenance personnel.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Tool operators and maintenance personnel must always
comply with the safety precautions given in this manual
and on the stickers and tags attached to the tool and
hose.
These safety precautions are given for your safety. Review them carefully before operating the tool and before
performing general maintenance or repairs.
Supervising personnel should develop additional pre-
cautions relating to the specic work area and local
safety regulations. If so, place the added precautions in
the space provided in this manual.
The VF80 Hydraulic Vent Fan will provide safe and dependable service if operated in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. Read and understand
this manual and any stickers and tags attached to the
tool and hoses before operation. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or equipment damage.
• Operator must start in a work area without bystanders. The operator must be familiar with all prohibited
work areas such as excessive slopes and dangerous terrain conditions.
• Establish a training program for all operators to ensure safe operation.
• Do not operate the tool unless thoroughly trained or
under the supervision of an instructor.
• Always wear safety equipment such as goggles, ear,
head protection, and safety shoes at all times when
operating the tool. Never wear loose clothing that
can get entangled in the working parts of the tool.
• Do not inspect or clean the tool while the hydraulic
power source is connected. Accidental engagement
of the tool can cause serious injury.
• Supply hoses must have a minimum working pressure rating of 2500 psi/175 bar.
• Be sure all hose connections are tight.
• The hydraulic circuit control valve must be in the
OFF position when coupling or uncoupling the tool.
Wipe all couplers clean before connecting. Use only
lint-free cloths. Failure to do so may result in damage to the quick couplers and cause overheating of
the hydraulic system.
• Do not operate the tool at oil temperatures above
140 °F/60 °C. Operation at higher oil temperatures
can cause operator discomfort and may damage the
tool.
• Do not operate a damaged, improperly adjusted, or
incompletely assembled tool.
• To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, all
tool repair, maintenance and service must only be
performed by authorized and properly trained personnel.
• Do not exceed the rated limits of the tool or use the
tool for applications beyond its design capacity.
• Always keep critical tool markings, such as labels
and warning stickers legible.
• Always replace parts with replacement parts recommended by Stanley Hydraulic Tools.
• Warning: Use of this tool on certain materials during
demolition could generate dust potentially containing a variety of hazardous substances such as asbestos, silica or lead. Inhalation of dust containing
these or other hazardous substances could result
in serious injury, cancer or death. Protect yourself
and those around you. Research and understand
the materials you are cutting. Follow correct safety
procedures and comply with all applicable national,
state or provisional health and safety regulations
relating to them, including, if appropriate arranging
for the safe disposal of the materials by a qualied
person.
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