OPERATING THE HYDRAWEDGE:
ALWAYS USE CORRECT TYPE OF WEDGE! OPERATION
Two types of wedges are available for different types of HydraWedge is equipped with two sockets located on top of unit near the rear
uses. The standard wedge can be used for all cover plate. Each socket actuates a pump; one of which extends the piston,
applications except where the unit is used flat against the the other which retracts the piston to its original position. IMPORTANT! when
floor. Where HydraWedge must be in contact with the extending or retracting the main piston, it is absolutely necessary for the pump
floor, always use the offset wedge! This restricts the load handle to be placed as deep in the socket as possible, the shoulder of the
to the wedge plates, and keeps load from bridging pump handle bottoming in the socket hole. The smaller shaft diameter should
between wedge and plate arm, which would result in a extend completely through the hole. Before actuating the pump, always place
bent piston. the unused socket in the vertical position; otherwise the piston will not move!
To extend the piston, insert the pump handle in the right-hand socket(facing
the rear end cap) and pump back and forth. Pumping the left-hand socket
retracts the piston.
FAST RETRACTION
The main piston can be rapidly retracted without pumping. Place both pump
and sockets in vertical position and spread plates, exposing wedge. Grasping
HydraWedge housing, push wedge against floor or any solid object. Piston will
slide freely into cylinder.
Caution: When attatching or removing the wedge, never use any type of
wrench or clamp on the main piston, as any damage to the surface will cause
injurious wear and oil leakage in HydraWedge!
SERVICING THE HYDRAWEDGE:
SERVICING
Your HydraWedge will deliver far more wedging force, smooth, safer, and with less physical effort than the old
method of wedge and hammer. However, to get the most from your HydraWedge, always see that it is properly
serviced.
ADDING OIL
When piston will not extend to full stroke, oil should be added. To add oil, first make sure piston is fully
retracted. Remove the 1/8 inch pipe plug in oil filler (11) at rear of the unit behind the sockets. Pour clean, good
grade SAE 20 motor oil in filler, simultaneously pumping the handle. Pumping will advance the piston and pull
the oil into the chamber. Continue adding oil until piston is fully advanced, then add a small surplus of oil,
completely filling the port. Loosely replace the pipe plug, allowing an escape passage for entrapped air and
surplus oil. Now place handle in opposite socket and retract the piston by pumping. When piston is fully
retracted, tighten pipe plug, sealing oil filler.
GREASING THE WEDGE
Wedge surfaces and metallic plates should always be kept greased. Use any good grade cup grease. This
attention reduces friction, insures easier operation and greatly reduces pumping effort.
ADJUSTING PLUNGER PACKING
Packing around pump plungers can be adjusted by lifting plungers as high as possible, exposing jam nut (75-
1037). Remove nut with spanner. Tighten packing by adjusting nut immediately below jam nut and replace jam
nut tightening securly.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
If unit refuses to pump, inspect check valves (73-1013) for contamination. These valves can be pulled by
removing pipe plug immediately in front of the socket being pumped.
After cleaning, if unit still refuses to operate, remove back cover and inspect ball check (75-1014) for
contamination.
When back cover is removed, check diaphragm for proper seating. A new diaphragm usually saves time and
insures original operating efficiency.
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