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Safety instructions

When used correctly, hydraulic power is one of the safest methods of applying force to your work. And to that end we offer some DO’s and DON’Ts, simple common sense points which apply to practically all Enerpac hydraulic products.

Lift slowly and check often

Avoid standing in the line of force

Anticipate possible problems and take steps to avoid them		The illustrations and application photos of Enerpac products throughout our catalog are used to portray how some of our customers have used hydraulics in industry.

In designing similar systems, care must be taken to select the proper components that provide safe operation and fit your needs. Check to see if all safety measures have been taken to avoid the risk of injury and property damage from your application or system.		Enerpac can not be held responsible for damage or injury, caused by unsafe use, maintenance or application of its products. Please contact the Enerpac office or a representative for guidance when you are in doubt as to the proper safety precautions to be taken in designing and setting up your particular system.

In addition to these tips, every Enerpac product comes with specific safety information and instructions. Please read them carefully.

Jacks

Enerpac Safety InstructionsProvide a level and solid support for the entire jack base area. Enerpac Safety InstructionsThe entire jack saddle must be in contact with the load. Movement of the load must be in the same direction as jack plunger.
 
Enerpac Safety InstructionsNever place any part of your body under the load. Ensure the load is on a solid support before venturing under. Enerpac Safety InstructionsRemove the jack handle when it is not being used.
 

Cylinders

Enerpac Safety InstructionsProvide a solid support for the entire cylinder base area. Use cylinder base attachment for more stability. Enerpac Safety InstructionsThe entire cylinder saddle must be in contact with the load. Movement of the cylinder must be parallel with the movement of the load.
 
Enerpac Safety InstructionsDo not use cylinder without saddle. This will cause plunger to ”mushroom”. Saddles distribute load evenly on the plunger. Enerpac Safety InstructionsAs with jacks, never place any part of your body under the load. Load must be on cribbing before venturing under.
 
Enerpac Safety InstructionsAlways protect cylinder threads for use with attachments. Enerpac Safety Instructions

Keep hydraulic equipment away from open fire and temperatures above 150 °F
(65 °C).

 

General

Enerpac Safety Instructions
 
Enerpac Safety InstructionsAlways read instructions and safety warnings that come with your Enerpac hydraulic equipment. Enerpac Safety InstructionsDon’t override the factory setting of relief valves. Always use a gauge to check system pressure.
 

Pumps

Enerpac Safety InstructionsDon’t use handle extenders. Hand pumps should be easy to operate when used correctly. Enerpac Safety InstructionsClose release valve finger tight. Using force will ruin the valve.
 
Enerpac Safety InstructionsFill pump only to recommended level. Fill only when connected cylinder is fully retracted. Enerpac Safety InstructionsUse only genuine Enerpac hydraulic oil. The wrong fluid can destroy your seals and pump and will render your warranty null and void.
 

Hoses and Couplers

Enerpac Safety InstructionsClean both coupler parts before connecting. Use dust caps when coupler parts are not connected. Enerpac Safety InstructionsDetach cylinder only when fully retracted or use shut-off valves or safety valves to lock-in cylinder pressure.
 
Enerpac Safety InstructionsKeep hoses away from the area beneath loads. Enerpac Safety InstructionsDon’t kink hoses. Bending radius should be at least 4 1/2 inch. Don’t drive over or drop heavy objects on hoses.
 
Enerpac Safety InstructionsDon’t lift hydraulic equipment by the hoses. Enerpac Safety InstructionsNever allow the cylinder to be lifted off of the ground through the couplers.