Preparation For First Use; System Operation - Holmatro RA 5311 CL Manual De Instrucciones

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Preparation for first use

4.1 General
• Check the equipment for completeness and damage. Do not use the equipment if it is damaged; in
that case contact the Holmatro dealer.
• Check the operation of the deadman's handle, return to the neutral position.
• Check whether the grip heads are placed properly.
4.2 Installing the battery for the LED light
See Fig. 7.
The battery for the LED light is placed in the carrying handle. This battery has a working life of ± 6
hours.
• Remove the cover (C) by unscrewing both screws (B).
• Install the battery (A) in the battery holder of the carrying handle.
• Re-install the cover and fasten the screws.
5 Operation
5.1

System operation

5.1.1 General
A system is an assembly of a hydraulic pump, hose(s), and one or more tools.
The hydraulic pump is driven by an internal combustion engine, electric motor, pneumatically or by hand
or foot power. This pump displaces hydraulic oil and is capable of building up pressure. The hose is for
transporting the hydraulic oil between the pump and the tool.
The tool has a hydraulic cylinder containing a piston that can move axially. If the cylinder is pumped full
from the bottom, pressure builds up beneath the piston so that it is pushed to the outside. If the cylinder
is pumped full from the top, the piston is forced back into the cylinder.
The direction of the movement of the cylinder is determined by a control valve, the so-called deadman's
handle. This deadman's handle can be turned to the left or the right, thus determining the direction the
piston moves. In the neutral position no pressure is built up in the cylinder and the oil flows back to the
pump without pressure. If the deadman's handle is released, it returns automatically to the neutral
position and the piston immediately stops moving.
In tools like cutters, spreaders and combi tools the axial movement of the piston starts a mechanism
that makes a cutting or spreading movement.
The hose is the piece of equipment that connects the pump to the tool, thus creating a closed system.
5.2 CORE™ couplers
The hydraulic hose of the CORE™ system is a single hose, that combines a high pressure supply hose
inside a low pressure return hose. The female coupler has a unique function: after disconnection it
connects the supply and the return lines internally. This means you can connect and disconnect tools
without interrupting the oil supply to the hose.
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