Operating Procedures

COLD WEATHER OPERATION

•Observe all safety precautions given in this manual. If the RV06 is to be used during cold weather, preheat

	• Refer to the applicable manual for the tool connect-	the hydraulic fluid at low engine speed. When using the
	• Refer to the applicable manual for the tool connect-	normally recommended fluids, fluid temperature should
	ed to the RV06.	normally recommended fluids, fluid temperature should
	ed to the RV06.	be at or above 50 °F/10 °C (400 ssu/82 centistokes) be-
	• Activate the parent circuit to provide power to the in-	be at or above 50 °F/10 °C (400 ssu/82 centistokes) be-
	• Activate the parent circuit to provide power to the in-	fore use.
	tensifier. Pressure will now be available at the pres-	Damage to the hydraulic system or RV06 can result
	sure port of the RV06.	Damage to the hydraulic system or RV06 can result
	sure port of the RV06.	from use with fluid that is too viscous or thick.
	• To advance the ram of the connected tool, press the	from use with fluid that is too viscous or thick.
	• To advance the ram of the connected tool, press the
	forward end of the rocker arm.
	• When the crimp or cut is complete, release the rock-
	er arm and the RV06 will go to a “neutral” or “hold”
	position. The tool ram will remain stationary.
	• To retract the tool ram, press the rear of the rocker
	arm. If the RV06 is connected to a double-acting
	tool, the ram will retract under power. If the tool is
	single-acting, the ram will retract somewhat more
	slowly due to its spring return.

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