4.1. When the jack is not in use, the ram should be in its lowest position to minimise corrosion. Remove the handle to deactivate the jack.
4.2. Keep the jack clean and lubricate all moving parts with oil on a regular basis.
4.3. Before each use check for broken, cracked, bent, or loose parts, or any visible damage to ram, pump, saddle, lifting arm, frame and all
parts including nuts, bolts, pins and other fasteners. If any suspect item is found remove the jack from service and take necessary
action to remedy the problem.
DO NOT use the jack if believed to have been subjected to abnormal load or shock load.
4.4. Check the pump piston and the ram periodically for signs of corrosion. Clean exposed areas with a clean oiled cloth.
4.5. After one year the oil should be replaced in order to extend the life of the jack. Use hydraulic jack oil only.
ImpORTANT: Only fully qualified personnel should attempt hydraulic maintenance or repair.
4.6. To check the oil level, refer to section 3.1.3.
WARNING: DO NOT use brake fluid, or any fluid other than hydraulic jack oil as this may cause serious damage to the jack
and will invalidate the warranty!
4.7. To drain the oil, remove the filler plug and raise front of jack. Make sure that no dirt is allowed to enter the hydraulic system.
ImpORTANT: NO RESpONSIBILITY IS ACCEpTED FOR INCORRECT USE OF THIS pRODUCT.
Hydraulic products are only repaired by local service agents. We have service/repair agents in all parts of the UK.
DO NOT RETURN jACkS TO US. Please telephone us on 01284 757500 to obtain the address and ‘phone number of your local
agent.
If jack is under guarantee contact your local Sealey dealer.
De-commissioning the Jack
Should the jack become completely unserviceable and require disposal, draw off the oil into an approved container and dispose of the
jack and the oil according to local regulations.
4. MAINTENANCE
3.1. Before first use.
3.1.1. Bolt the two sections of the handle (fig.1.A.) together, place the lower end over the square section of the release valve spindle and
secure with the retaining bolt (fig.1.B)
3.1.2. Before using the jack for the first time, purge the hydraulic unit in order to eliminate any air in the system. Turn the release valve
(fig.2.A) anticlockwise and pump about 20 strokes. Close the release valve by turning clockwise.
3.1.3. Check the oil level and top up if necessary. To do this, remove the cover plate by removing the four retaining screws. Remove the oil
filler plug (fig.1.C) with an 8mm hex key. The oil should be level with the bottom of the filler port. Top up if necessary with a good quality
jack oil, such as Sealey Hydraulic Jack Oil. Replace the filler plug.
3.1.4 Place a few drops of hydraulic jack oil on the pump piston and pump handle several times to distribute oil, then replace the cover plate.
Lubricate moving parts thoroughly.
3.2. General jacking.
WARNING! Before lifting ensure Section 1 'Safety precautions' is read and understood.
3.2.1. Prepare the vehicle as mentioned in the safety precautions ensuring the ground on which the jack is to stand is level and solid (not
tarmacadam).
3.2.2. Position the jack saddle under the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended lifting point.
3.3. Jacking the vehicle.
3.3.1. Ensure that the release valve is closed and commence pumping the handle up and down, using full strokes, until the jack saddle
reaches the vehicle jacking point. Check that the jacking point is centrally located on the saddle and raise the vehicle.
3.3.2. As the jack lifts, the locking bar will be heard to drop into the locking track at three points during the jack's travel. In the unlikely event of
an hydraulic failure, the lifting arm will only fall back to the previous locking point.
3.3.3. Should the jack become overloaded, a safety excess pressure valve will open, and stop the jack from lifting.
WARNING! The jack is a lifting device only and must not be used to support the load. Use correctly rated axle stands to support the
load.
3.4. Lowering the vehicle.
3.4.1. If using axle stands, raise the jack high enough for the stands to be removed easily. Place one foot on the safety release pedal
(fig.2.B.). If the pedal will not depress easily, pump the jack up slowly until it releases.
3.4.2. Keep the pedal depressed and turn the release valve anticlockwise
3.4.3. The lowering speed is controlled by the amount you turn the handle. Lower carefully, avoid any sudden changes in descent rate which
would shock load the hydraulic system.
WARNING! Ensure there are no persons or obstacles beneath the vehicle, or in the path of its descent.
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Original Language Version 3000LJ Issue: 1 - 05/03/14
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