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SHOP PRESS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CP401 - 40 TON AIR OVER SHOP PRESS PRESS SPECIFICATIONS Arcan Model No. CP401 74.25" 32" 29.75" 12" 6.75" 1.25" Air Assist Y(2) A - Total Height B - Inside Width C - Press Feet Length...
We want to know if you have any problems with our products. • Release hydraulic pressure before loosening any fittings. If you are missing any parts or find any damage, call Arcan directly, • Maintain proper hydraulic fluid levels. and we will remedy the situation. Please do not call the store where •...
Bearing Shield - 1 Accessory only - Not needed for assembly TOOLS NEEDED Washers - 10 1-1/4" x 14" Press Pins - 4 3/4" and 9/16" sockets and wrenches Examine box contents, then proceed with the following instructions. CP401 Operation Manual...
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Wear safety gloves and safety goggles. Note: Position press feet on each side of the press. Attach one bolt, washer and nut on each side. Bolts should be attached OFFSET from one another. Front view CP401 Operation Manual...
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Front view WARNING Note: When sliding bed to frame Bed must be at the BOTTOM of the frame bottom, DO NOT use bed handles. before proceeding to the next step. Slide bed down to bottom of frame CP401 Operation Manual...
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ALL FOUR (4) pins must be COMPLETELY through BOTH SIDES of frame in order to operate press. Let bed rest on inserted pins Place 3rd and 4th pin on each side Secure pins completely through bed and frame. CP401 Operation Manual...
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Note: Hose from pump’s outer side must run BEHIND the frame. Hose with nozzle will be used later. This end up Note: Allow ram to rest on press bed while installing pump. This end up Top of press frame, looking down CP401 Operation Manual...
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Ram will retract as the ram. Pump ram against press control. Pump ram against press Do not allow the ram to pressure is released. plates until gauge reads "5 Tons". plates until gauge reads "10 Tons". extend more than 5.5". CP401 Operation Manual...
4. Once ram is in contact with the item to be pressed, comes into contact with item to be pressed. insert pump handle into high pressure cradle. Using the high pressure pump moves the ram less with each stroke and requires less effort to apply pressure. CP401 Operation Manual...
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SHCS 7/16 14 x 1/2" SHCS 7/16 14 x 3/4" * Light Spring * Heavy Spring 7/16" Split Lock Washer Pump Filter Pump Fitting 1/4" MNPT 7/16" JICF 7/8" Grip Air Motor not shown Handle for Pump * O-Ring CP401 Operation Manual...
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