Poweramp RAIL RAMP SPECIALTY 1.1995 - Manual (Page 18)

Warning
To insure proper operation,
use only approved hydrau-
lic fluids.
Servicing the Railramp
With proper care and adjustment, your Poweramp Railramp will provide many years of
satisfactory service.
Recommended Hydraulic Fluids
To assure normal operation of the unit, the following hydraulic fluids are recommended:
• Aero Shell fluid #4 Code #60421 by Shell Oil Co.
• Mobil Aero HFA Mil-H5606A by Mobil Oil Co.
• Texaco Type BB
• Filmite No. 530
• Exxon "Univis J13"
Use of hydraulic fluids with equivalent specifications to those listed above are acceptable.
Use of fluids that do not have equivalent specifications will result in abnormal operation of the
unit and possible voiding of warranty.
Maintenance Lock
Poweramp Railramps incorporate an integral locking device that must be used whenever
working in front of or under a Railramp. This device is intended to avoid accidental lowering of
the ramp while maintenance work is being performed.
To utilize the locking device, simply remove the "E" ring from the pin and slide the pin from
position A to position B as shown in figure 14. Replace "E" ring to assure that pin does not
slide out. Although this device offers additional protection from the railramps falling, it is not
intended to support the Railramp should large forces be exerted to push the railramp down.
For any maintenance that involves the removal of components, the railramp must be sup-
ported by some auxiliary lifting device.
Weekly Maintenance
1. At least once each week, operate the unit through all of its operating cycles to maintain
lubrication.
2. Inspect the Railramp hinge area and lip hinge area. The hinge areas should be kept
free of debris and dirt. Build-up of foreign material in the hinge areas will cause abnor-
mal operation of the unit.
3. Inspect the carriage/track roller mechanism for free and easy lateral positioning of
Railramp lubricant as required.
Monthly Maintenance
1. Lubricate as shown on lube chart figure 15, page 16.
2. Check hydraulic fluid level at breather cap atop reservoir. If oil level is more than 1"
below full level, add appropriate hydraulic fluid, see recommended hydraulic fluids (See
Fig. 16).
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Preventive Maintenance