INSTRUCTION MANUAL – HYDRAULIC HAND PUMPS:
Model Series: HP110, HP227-257, HP211-252D, HPX1500-2800
Warning: All ancillary equipment to be
used with these ranges of hydraulic
manual pumps MUST be rated for use at the
same operating pressure as the pump model to
be used:-
HP110 – 700bar (10,000psi)
HP227 – HP257 – 700 bar (10,000psi)
HP211, HP212, HP232, HP252–700 bar (10,000psi)
HP232D, HP252D – 700 bar (10,000 psi)
HP245 – HP245D – 700 bar (10,000 psi)
HPX1500 – 1500 bar (21,755 psi)
NOTE: Spare parts sheets for these products are HPX2800 – 2800 bar (40,610 psi)
available from the Hi-Force website at:
[Link] Sufficient time should be allocated to
or from your local regional Hi-Force Sales office planning your hydraulic system. Make
or authorized local Hi-Force distributor. sure that all the components are fit for the
intended use.
1.0 Inspection of the product upon receipt:
On receipt of the product, visually inspect the Ensure there is sufficient oil capacity in
item for any evidence of shipping damage. the pump reservoir to fully operate the
Please note shipping damage is not covered system to be used.
by warranty. If shipping damage is found notify
the carrier immediately and refrain from putting DO NOT exceed the rated pressure of the
the product into service. The carrier is pump or the rated capacity of the
responsible for repair and replacement costs system to be used. Under no circumstances
resulting from damage in transit shipment. ever tamper with the internal safety relief valve
2.0 Safety Precautions: of the pump.
Keep hydraulic pumps away from flames
Read and follow all the instructions and safety and direct heat.
warnings carefully prior to use of the equipment. Hydraulic pumps must only be serviced by a
Failure to do so could result in equipment qualified technician.
damage or failure of the equipment or personal To protect your warranty, only use Hi-Force’s
injury. Hi-Force will not be held responsible for hydraulic oil.
any damage to the equipment or personal Immediately replace any worn or damaged
injury resulting from unsafe use of the product, parts using genuine Hi-Force parts only.
lack of maintenance or incorrect operation. If in The system operating pressure must not exceed
doubt on the correct usage of any Hi-Force the pressure rating of the lowest component in
equipment, contact your nearest Hi-Force office the system. Where possible, use a pressure
or distributor. If the operator has not been gauge to monitor the system.
trained on high pressure hydraulic equipment Avoid damaging hydraulic hose. Always route
and its safe use consult your local Hi-Force sales hoses to ensure that they are free from sharp
office who can offer you training courses for bends and kinks. Using a bent or kinked hose will
operators. cause severe back-pressure and can also lead
to the failure of the hose.
All operators should ensure that all necessary Never lift or carry any hydraulic
personal protective equipment as specified by components by the hose or hoses
their employer is worn when operating any connected to them.
hydraulic equipment. Safety shoes, safety Do not handle a pressurized hydraulic
glasses/ visor and protective gloves should be hose. Oil escaping under pressure from a
worn at all times. All relevant risk assessments ruptured hose can penetrate the skin and lead
should be completed prior to use of the to a serious medical emergency and in certain
equipment cases death. Should this incident happen
medical attention must be sought immediately.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL – HYDRAULIC HAND PUMPS:
Model Series: HP110, HP227-257, HP211-252D, HPX1500-2800
Always operate the system under no load transit plug and replace with breather on
condition prior to the actual lift to ensure that no the top of the tank. This will maximise the oil
air is trapped in the hydraulic circuit. volume available. See Figure 1.
Do not drop or place heavy objects on a
hydraulic hose as this will cause internal
damage to the hose which could result in
rupture when the hose is pressurized and could
result in serious damage to components, and
possible serious personal injury to operating
personnel.
3.0 General Information:
HP110 – Single Speed Manual Operation Steel
Construction Pump –Displacement: 2.9 cm3 per
stroke- 700 bar maximum working pressure.
HP227, HP257 – Two Speed Manual Operation
Steel Construction Pump – Displacement: 1st
Stage 12.9 cm3 : 2nd Stage 2.3 cm3 - 700 bar
2. To advance the cylinder, turn the release
maximum working pressure.
knob clockwise. Operate pump handle.
See Figure 2
HP245, HP245D – Two Speed Manual Operation
Steel Construction Pump – Displacement: 1st
Stage 113 cm3 : 2nd Stage 4 cm3 - 700 bar
maximum working pressure.
HP211 – Two Speed Manual Operation
Aluminium Construction Pump – Displacement:
1st Stage 12.9 cm3 : 2nd Stage 1 cm3 - 700 bar
maximum working pressure.
HP212, HP232/D, HP252/D – Two Speed Manual
Operation Aluminium Construction Pump –
Displacement: 1st Stage 12.9 cm3 : 2nd Stage 2.3
cm3 - 700 bar maximum working pressure
3. Note: The cylinder will automatically be
HPX1500 – Two Speed Manual Operation Steel held in the advance position and will not
Construction Pump – Displacement: 1st Stage retract of its own accord.
20 cm3 : 2nd Stage 1 cm3 - 1500 bar maximum
4. To retract the cylinder turn release knob
working pressure
anti-clockwise slowly, ensuring that the
cylinder does not retract too fast as to
HPX2800 – Two Speed Manual Operation Steel make the operation unsafe. See Figure 3.
Construction Pump – Displacement: 1st Stage
20 cm3 : 2nd Stage 0.8 cm3 - 2800 bar maximum
working pressure
4.0 Description:
HP110:
1. The pump may be used either horizontally
or vertically with the hose end downwards.
The pump is equipped with a pressure relief
valve factory set at the maximum
operating pressure. Before use unscrew
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL – HYDRAULIC HAND PUMPS:
Model Series: HP110, HP227-257, HP211-252D, HPX1500-2800
5. If pump is to be transported after use,
replace the transit plug in tank.
WARNING: DO NOT RELY ON THE PUMP VALVE Note: The cylinder will automatically be held in
the advance position and will not retract of its
FOR POSITIVE LOAD HOLDING. IF IT IS REQUIRED
own accord.
TO LOCK THE LOAD IN POSITION USE A MANUAL
SHUT OFF VALVE IN THE CIRCUIT. NEVER WORK 3) To retract the cylinder turn release
UNDER A LOAD SUPPORTED ONLY BY HYDRAULIC knob anti-clockwise slowly, ensuring
MEANS. that the cylinder does not retract too
FILLING WITH OIL. fast as to make the operation unsafe.
Ensure cylinder is full retracted. See Figure 2
HP110: Position pump vertically with pump
head downwards. Remove central plug on rear
of pump and check oil level using dipstick fitted
to plug.
Use only Hi-Force HF032 oil.
HP227/HP257
1) The pump may be used either
horizontally or vertically with the hose
end downwards. The pump is
equipped with a pressure relief valve
factory set at the maximum operating
4) If pump is to be transported after use,
pressure. Before use unscrew transit
replace the transit plug in tank.
plug and replace with breather on the
WARNING: DO NOT RELY ON THE PUMP VALVE
top of the tank. This will maximise the oil
FOR POSITIVE LOAD HOLDING. IF IT IS REQUIRED
volume available.
TO LOCK THE LOAD IN POSITION USE A MANUAL
SHUT OFF VALVE IN THE CIRCUIT. NEVER WORK
UNDER A LOAD SUPPORTED ONLY BY HYDRAULIC
MEANS.
HP211, HP212, HP232, HP252.
The HP211, HP212, HP227, HP232 and HP252 two
speed hand pumps are manually operated
hand pumps suitable for a wide range of
applications. All models are supplied complete,
with a pre-filled oil reservoir ready for
2) To advance the cylinder, turn the immediate use. All models feature low handle
release knob clockwise. Operate effort characteristics for easy operation and
pump handle. The pump will lightweight design and are of strong durable
automatically switch from low pressure construction. All 4 pumps have a max working
(high flow) operation to high pressure pressure of 700 bar and are of Aluminium
(low flow) as the pressure increases.
construction.
See Figure 1. (HP257 used in diagrams).
1) The pump may be used either
horizontally or vertically with the hose
end downwards. The pump is
equipped with a pressure relief valve
factory set at the maximum operating
pressure. Before use unscrew transit
plug and replace with breather on the
top of the tank. This will maximise the oil
volume available
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL – HYDRAULIC HAND PUMPS:
Model Series: HP110, HP227-257, HP211-252D, HPX1500-2800
WARNING: DO NOT RELY ON THE PUMP VALVE
FOR POSITIVE LOAD HOLDING. IF IT IS REQUIRED
TO LOCK THE LOAD IN POSITION USE A MANUAL
SHUT OFF VALVE IN THE CIRCUIT. NEVER WORK
UNDER A LOAD SUPPORTED ONLY BY HYDRAULIC
MEANS.
FILLING WITH OIL
Ensure cylinder is full retracted.
HP211/HP212/ HP232/ HP252: Position pump
horizontal on a flat surface remove plug on the
top of the tank and check oil level with dipstick
2) To advance the cylinder, turn the on plug.
release knob clockwise. Operate Use only Hi-Force HF032 or HFO46 oil only.
pump handle. The pump will
automatically switch from low pressure BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
(high flow) operation to high pressure Connect a cylinder to the pump. Position the
(low flow) as the pressure increases.
cylinder below the level of the pump with its
See Figure 1. (HP232 used in diagrams). pressure ports uppermost. Ensure the bleed
screw on the pump is open. Operate the
cylinder 3-4 times over its full stroke and all air
should be forced back to the pump reservoir.
Warning: when using a small cylinder with long
hoses it is possible that air can remain trapped
in the hose if the volume of the hose is greater
than the volume of the cylinder. In this case the
bleeding must be carried out using a shorter
hose before use.
Note: The cylinder will automatically be held in See Figure 3. Below;
the advance position and will not retract of its
own accord.
3) To retract the cylinder turn the release
knob anti-clockwise slowly, ensuring
that the cylinder does not retract too
fast as to make the operation unsafe.
See Figure 2. below
Figure 3:
4) If the pump is to be transported after
use, always re-fit the transit plug in the
tank.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL – HYDRAULIC HAND PUMPS:
Model Series: HP110, HP227-257, HP211-252D, HPX1500-2800
HPX1500 – HPX2800 Ultra High Pressure Manual RECOMMENDED OIL
Pump. Hydraulic oil, viscosity class ISO 32
INTRODUCTION Prior to use:
The operating and maintenance procedures Operate the handle with the Release valve
listed within this manual should be adhered to open as shown in figure 1. This will assist in
and will enable the operator to obtain bleeding the pump of air trapped in the
maximum efficiency and reliability from the system.
equipment.
Figure 1:
During test and operation of the pump it is
recommended that a length of hose is either
connected to a tool or terminated with a
coupling and blanking plug is connected to
the pump.
This assists in moving a reasonable quantity of
oil from the pump prior to pressurising and
PRECAUTIONS
prevents air from gathering and being trapped
in the system.
Prior to connecting the hydraulic pump to any
equipment, the user is to ensure that:-
Description of Pump Operation:
The working pressure of the hydraulic pump
A dual piston system which delivers low
and the equipment to be operated are
pressure or high pressure throughout the pump
compatible. stroke. The system switches automatically
The reservoir pump capacity is adequate to between low and high pressure to ensure
operate the equipment throughout its range. maximum efficiency whatever the load.
The hydraulic oil specifications used within
the pump and the equipment are compatible. Safety Feature:
The pump is equipped with an internal tamper
proof safety valve that regulates the maximum
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION- HPX1500
working pressure. The safety valve is set to the
Working Pressure: 1500 Bar maximum pump working pressure and is
Total Oil Capacity: 1800 cm3 factory pre-set.
Effective Oil Capacity: 1200 cm3
Displacement/Pump stroke, Low-press: 20 cm3 Installation
Displacement/Pump stroke, High-press: 1.0cm3 General
Always check that hoses, couplings, cylinders
Pumping Effort: 370N
and tools, etc; that are connected to the
Weight: 6.5kg
pump are designed for use at a working
pressure that equals or exceeds the maximum
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION- HPX1500 working pressure of the pump.
Working Pressure: 2800 Bar Connecting the hydraulic hose
Total Oil Capacity: 1800 cm3 Connect the hydraulic hose using a G 1/4"
Effective Oil Capacity: 1200 cm3 coupling, or use a Hi-Force quick coupling,
tightening to a maximum torque of 40–50
Displacement/Pump stroke, Low-press: 20 cm3
Nm. Air can become trapped in the hydraulic
Displacement/Pump stroke, High-press: 0.8cm3 system when you connect hoses and tools, and
Pumping Effort: 370N this can lead to problems with operation. Refer
Weight: 6.5kg to the heading Bleeding the hydraulic system.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL – HYDRAULIC HAND PUMPS:
Model Series: HP110, HP227-257, HP211-252D, HPX1500-2800
Other accessories Always make sure that:
All accessories that are connected to the • The pump is cleaned before returning to
pump must be designed for a working pressure storage.
that is at least equal to the maximum working • Lubricate moving parts.
pressure of the pump. • Check that there are no external hydraulic oil
Connecting cylinders/tools leaks.
Cylinders or tools can only be connected to • Make sure the pump has not suffered any
the pump when the system is depressurised. external damage, as a result of impacts, etc.
Always make sure that the release knob is in
the open position (Figure. 1) before connecting Servicing
any accessory equipment. Checking the oil level
The oil level should always be measured when
OPERATION OF THE PUMP the cylinder/tool is in its lowest or retracted
Rotate the release valve clockwise (figure; 2) position.
The filler hole on the hydraulic oil reservoir is also
until it seats, then raise the pump handle.
used to check the level. Position the pump with
The low pressure piston is withdrawn. The the pump head facing downwards, and
stationary high pressure piston mounted in the remove the filler plug. The level is correct
valve body is simultaneously withdrawn from when the oil reaches the bottom edge of the
the hollow low pressure piston. The vacuum filler hole. Refit the filler plug, tightening it to a
that is then created both in the low pressure maximum torque of 20 Nm.
piston’s pump bore and inside the piston
OIL LEVEL
causes oil to be sucked from the oil container
Place the pump on a horizontal surface,
via a passage, past the two intake balls and
remove filler cap from the oil tank. Fill-up with
into each other, the intake balls close and the
the recommended grade of oil until the level is
oil from both the high and low pressure piston is
approx. 20mm from the bottom of the filler
forced past the discharge ball and out into the
hole.
discharge connection.
When the load on the pump increases to
BLEEDING
around 20-30 bar, a valve opens a passage
Place the pump on a bench or similar, with the
between the low pressure pump piston’s pump
pump head slightly inclined downwards and
bore and the oil container. The low pressure
the ram on the floor standing on its pressure
function is now disengaged. Only the high
head. Pump up to approx. half its stroke and
pressure piston is working.
leave to stand for a few minutes. Allow the ram
The safety valve opens a passage between the
to retract very slowly. Repeat this operation a
high pressure piston and the oil container when
few times until all the oil has been bled from the
the load reaches maximum working pressure.
system. In order to bleed the pump system
When the release valve is turned anti-clockwise
separately, pump with the release valve fully
(Figure 1), a passage is opened between the
open (Figure 1).
discharge connection and the oil container
allowing the pressure to be released.
Figure: 2
Maintenance
To ensure reliable operation and long life it is
important to carry out maintenance at set
intervals. You should always follow these simple
rules:
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