Velleman ABJ10T - Manual (Page 4)

ABJxT Rev. 02
07/06/2010 © Velleman ® nv 4
Before use
• It is possible that during shipment of the device air gets trapped inside the
hydraulic system causing malfunctioning.
• Turn the release valve [D] 1 turn counter clockwise and push the saddle [A]
all the way down.
Note: the open end of the lower handle bar [J] can be used to turn the
release valve.
• Place the pump body [D] upright and remove the oil filler plug [G].
• Mount the handle: insert the upper handle bar [H] in the middle handle bar
[I] and make sure the spring snaps into place. Insert the lower handle bar [J]
into the middle handle bar [I] and again make sure the spring snaps into
place. The handle is now ready.
• Insert the lower handle bar [J] end of the handle into the socket [C].
• Quickly pump 6~8 full strokes to remove air in the system.
• Close the oil filler plug [G].
Note: the overload valve [F] is calibrated to the maximum load. NEVER
adjust this overload valve [F].
To raise a vehicle
• Turn the release valve [D] clockwise until it is closed tightly.
• Place the vehicle in gear (or in Park (P) for vehicles with automatic
transmission) and chock the wheels that remain in contact with the floor in
both directions.
• Locate the lift points of the vehicle (refer to the vehicles’ owners manual) and
make sure they are compatible with the saddle [A] of the jack. Do not use
the jack if saddle and lift points are not compatible to avoid structural damage
to vehicle and/or jack.
Note: always centre the load on the saddle to avoid damage to the jack.
• Insert the handle into the socket [C] and pump until the jack is almost
touching the lift point. Verify that the saddle [A] is centred and good contact
with the lift point is assured.
Note: the saddle [A] can be raised about 6cm by turning it counter clockwise.
• Continue pumping handle until the vehicle is raised to the desired height.
Immediately support the vehicle by a pair of jack stands (not incl.). Never
work under a vehicle that is only supported by the floor jack!
• When jack stands are in place, lower the floor jack slightly (see instructions
below) until the vehicle rests on the jack stands.
To lower the vehicle
• Remove the handle from the socket [C] and use the open end of the lower
handle bar [J] to turn the release valve [D] slowly counter clockwise.
Note: when the vehicle is on jack stands, first lift the vehicle until the jack
stands can easily be removed.
• For storage, close the release valve by turning it completely clockwise.
6. Care and maintenance
• When the jack is not in use or for storage, lower the saddle completely to
prevent corrosion. Always store the floor jack in an upright position to avoid oil
leakage.
• Keep the jack clean and keep all moving parts well lubricated. Remove
excessive grease and dirt from the outside.
• To check oil level, lower the saddle [A] completely and open the oil filler plug
[G]. Oil level must be just below the filler hole. Add oil when oil level is too
low.