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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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2014 ©OEM-TOOLS
AIR OPERATED
STRUT COMPRESSOR
6. Use the chain to secure the spring by pulling it
across the spring and hooking it onto the clip. Shut
the safety guard ensuring that it locks in place.
7. Check to make sure the spring is safely secured
and then start to compress the spring coils.
Gradually press the foot pedal to start the
compression, stopping to check that the spring
is still securely held.
WARNING
Keep Hands and Feet away from the spring while
compressing. Stop Compressing the spring before
the coils bottom out (touch each other).
DO NOT OVER COMPRESS THE SPRING!
If the strut assembly is not positioned correctly in
the jaws, it is possible that the strut retaining cap
could be subject to sideways forces. Watch closely
as the spring reaches its full compression and
ensure the retaining cap assembly rotates freely
before attempting to remove it.
8. When the strut is loose within the spring, unscrew
the strut locking plate nut and remove the locking
plate from the top of the strut, gradually release
the pressure on the spring by operating the foot
pedal. When all the pressure has been released
take care to support the strut and spring assembly.
Move the platform and remove the strut and
release spring from the brackets if needed.
Strut Reassembly.
1. With the spring properly installed in the brackets
as described in steps 1-6, insert the strut inside
the spring and move the locating platform just
underneath the bottom of the strut to support and
secure it in place by turning the knob.
2. Use the chain to secure the spring by pulling it
across and hooking the clip. Shut the safety guard,
ensuring that it locks in place.
3. Compress the spring using the foot control
pedal, ensuring that the spring is securely held
in place and located properly with the bracket
recesses at all times.
WARNING
Keep Hands away from the spring while compressing
Stop Compressing the spring before the coils
bottom out (touch each other).
4. Once the spring is sufficiently compressed, install
the lock plate to the strut and using a new nut
secure it into position. NUT MUST BE FULLY
ENGAGED ON PISTON ROD THREADS!
5. Decompress the spring carefully and slowly, using
the foot pedal, stopping to ensure the spring
locates properly in the strut housing and lock plate.
6. Remove the strut spring assembly from the
spring compressor.
7. After reinstalling the strut to the vehicle the
lock plate nut will need to be tightened to
manufacturer’s specs using a torque wrench.
Follow manufacturer’s guidelines. Your application
may require special tools, not included.
CAUTION
Use caution when troubleshooting a malfunctioning
Strut Compressor. Stay well clear of the supported
load. Completely resolve all problems before use. If the
Strut Compressor is malfunctioning, have a qualified
technician inspect and repair the Strut Compressor
before use.
MAINTENANCE
A periodic coating of light lubricating oil to pivot
points, adjusting points, etc. will help to prevent rust
and assure that all components move freely.
Disconnect the air supply when not in use.
If the compressor will be stored and not used for a
while, drop a little air tool oil into the air inlet and cover
to protect from debris.
Storage
Always store the Strut Compressor in a well-
protected area where it will not be exposed to
inclement weather, corrosive vapors, abrasive dust,
or any other harmful elements.
