Instruction Manual for Dake 10- & 20-Ton Floor/Bench Utility Press

Quick Guide

This manual covers the assembly, operation, and maintenance of Dake 10-Ton and 20-Ton hydraulic utility presses. Before operating, ensure the press is securely fastened to the floor or workbench. Always wear eye protection and keep hands away from the point of operation. For support, contact Dake Corporation at 800.937.3253 or [email protected].

Safety Warnings

Users must read and understand all safety instructions before use. Key safety practices include:

• Keep hands out of the point of operation.
• Never hold the part while pressing.
• Always wear eye protection.
• Clamp the work piece or brace it when pressing.
• Never place fingers in pin holes.
• Always use the nose piece when pressing; never press using the end of the ram to avoid damage.
• Never use a press that is not fastened securely.
• Do not use the press if parts are damaged or missing.

The employer is responsible for performing a hazard/PPE assessment and ensuring point-of-operation safeguarding as per ANSI B11.2 standards.

Assembly Instructions

Assembly varies by model (10-Ton Bench, 10-Ton Floor, 20-Ton Floor). General steps include:

• Union Support: Install the union support to the upright channels and base angles using the provided bolts and nuts.
• Head Ram Traverse Plates: Mount the plates with the two bars facing inside the frame and the threaded plate on the bottom. Tighten bolts only enough to allow the plate to travel.
• Worktable: Insert table pins in the lowest holes. Tilt the worktable at a sharp angle to insert it into the uprights. Ensure the narrowest dimension of the table gussets faces down.
• Pump Installation: Secure the pumping unit to the mounting bracket.
• Cylinder: Screw the cylinder into the head traverse plate, ensuring the hydraulic hose fitting faces the pump side.

Operation

Procedure:

• Use the supplied nose pieces (flat for flattening, step style for bearings/bushings).
• Always use table plates as a backing plate.
• Close the pumping unit release valve (clockwise) to build pressure.
• Pump the handle to lower the ram.
• Turn the valve counterclockwise to release pressure and raise the ram.
• Off-center pressing: Loosen the head ram traverse plate bolts, slide the head to the required area, and proceed. Return to center and snug bolts after use.

Note: Never pump the ram down fully and dead head it in the cylinder. Only build pressure when a part is being pressed.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Adding Fluid: Retract the ram, place the pump on a level surface, remove the filler plug, lift the plug end of the pump 3/8 to 3/4 inch, fill, replace the plug, and bleed the system.

Troubleshooting:

• Oil leaking around ram: Secure the ram under 4-6 tons of pressure for 1 hour to stretch the seal.
• Ram jerky/sluggish: Pump the handle with the valve open to release air.
• Pump will not build pressure: Check that the release valve is closed and check oil levels.
• Gauge leaking: Apply Teflon tape following the flow of the threads.