SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS
Hydraulics
All RA300 Hydraulic Pumps: The Deploy pressure relief valve is factory set at 1000 psi. The Stow pressure relief valve is fac- tory set at 1250 psi.
Hydraulic Fluid: Use Braun
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Contamination: Fluid should be changed if there is visible con- tamination. Inspect the hydraulic V\VWHPF\OLQGHUKRVHVÀWWLQJV VHDOVHWFIRUOHDNVLIÁXLGOHYHO is low.
Deploy and Stow Pressure Relief Valves
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The Deploy pressure relief valve is preset at 1000 psi. The Stow pressure relief valve is preset at 1250 psi. Do not WDPSHUZLWKWKLVDGMXVWPHQWXQOHVV absolutely necessary (will not stow or deploy ramp) and then, only after contacting The Braun Corporation. Note:7KHÀ[HGQXWRQHDFKDGMXVWPHQW Allen screw is positioned to limit oil pressure to a maximum (Deploy relief valve maximum 1450 psi and Stow relief valve maximum 1700 psi). Do not DWWHPSWWRORRVHQRUUHPRYHWKHRXWHUÀ[HGQXW
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WARNING
Contact The Braun Corporation before adjusting hydraulic pressure relief valve. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
Relief Valve Adjustment Procedure
1.Insert a 3/16” Allen wrench into the Allen screw.
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2.Place load on platform (equal to weight not lift- ing).
3.Turn the Allen screw clockwise until pump lifts the load.
4.Secure the Allen head screw and tighten the hex
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Stow Pressure |
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Relief Valve | Hex Jamb Nut | |
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| Allen Screw |
Deploy Pressure | Figure P | |
| Relief Valves | |
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