Dixon Valve 25 TON RAM Complete Manual User Manual
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Before you begin, make sure the ram is fully
retracted. Install 25PUSH400 (also referred to
as the pusher hat) onto the main pusher plate.
Install the MISCPUSH into the 25PUSH400
and secure with set screw.
Accurately measure the hose O.D. with a diameter
tape. Each end of the hose should be measured to
guarantee the correct ferrule and die selection.
Select the correct ferrule and die based upon the
hose free O.D. just measured, from the die chart.
Make sure the hose end is cut square. If the hose is
to be static grounded, follow hose manufacturers
procedure for proper static grounding.
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Insert Die Holders into the Die Bed Plate as
follows:
a) DH9-004 - Die holder. This is necessary to
hold all of the other die holders.
b) DH6-003 - Die holder for 1 1/4” - 3” I.D.
hose dies.
Secure the die holders with the keeper plates
supplied.
Slide the ferrule onto the hose. Place a mark on the
hose at the end of the ferrule. Move the ferrule 1/8”
from the mark just made towards the end of the
hose. Place a second mark on the hose at the end of
the ferrule.