Steel Core 39431 Manuel utilisateur

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Please carefully read and save these instructions before attempting to assemble, maintain, install, or operate this product.

Observe all safety information to protect yourself and others. Failure to observe the instructions may result in property

damage and/or personal injury. Please keep instructions for future reference.

For warranty purchases, please keep your dated proof of purchase. File or attach to the manual for safe keeping.

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STRUT SPRING COMPRESSOR

39431

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SPECIFICATIONS

SAVE THIS MANUAL

SAFETY WARNINGS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information provided with this product:

You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions,

operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with

this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual

and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

1. Tighten and release evenly and slowly. Only use hand tools to tighten/release. Do not

use any air, electric, or impact tools with this tool. Only operate this tool with a 3/4″

socket and ratchet, 3/4″ combination wrench, or other applicable hand tools. Power,

air, or electric tools may compress the spring too quickly, leading to injury.

2. Use provided pins to secure spring in place before use.

3. Set compressed spring in safe area. Be careful when spring is compressed. Do not drop

or jar spring. Doing so might result in the spring forcefully flying free, causing personal

injury or damage.

4. Do not use on springs larger than 7″ diameter.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal

injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid

possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in

death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol, is used to address practices not related

to personal injury.

Capacity 7″ Coil Spring Diameter

Maximum Opening 8″

Lead Screw Torque 15 ft-lb minimum

Compressor Type MacPherson Struts Only

WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings

and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

5. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves during use.

6. Inspect before use; do not use if parts loose or damaged.

7. Observe work area conditions. Keep work area clean and well lit.

8. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to

do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications for which this

tool was designed. Do not modify this tool and do not use this tool for a purpose for

which it was not intended.

9. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate any tool

when you are tired.

10. Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged

should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform

its intended function. Check for alignment and binding of moving parts; any broken

parts or mounting fixtures; and any other condition that may affect proper operation.

Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified

technician.

11. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement

parts. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use accessories intended

for use with this tool.

12. Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels

on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking

drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool.

13. For your safety, maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician.

Have qualified service technician inspect this tool annually.

14. Only use this tool with MacPherson struts. Do not use with high pitched springs.

15. If spring coils do not compress evenly, loosen the adjusting screw, reposition the

strut spring, and retry.

16. Before initial use, apply grease to the Adjustment Bolt. Also, apply grease

periodically during use.

17. When reaching the maximum torque (15 ft-lb) by tightening the Adjustment Bolt,

discontinue, and loosen the screw. Reposition and retry.

18. Support vehicle on jack stands before working on it.

19. Follow instructions and precautions in vehicle’s service manual.

20. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual

cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be

understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which

cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

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1. Follow the vehicle service manual’s instructions to remove the MacPherson Strut

from the vehicle.

2. Position the strut into a strut vise.

3. Shut the vise and tighten.

4. Open the Spring Compressor up to 8″. Do not open more than 8″ or a long strut

may slip off of the tool.

5. Make sure the hex nut on top of the Adjustment Bolt (6) is facing up.

6. Before clamping the spring, slip the Safety Ring (19) over the Hooks (5,7) as a

safety precaution should the strut break loose. The Safety Ring (19) will keep the

claws from springing open and causing injury.

1. Insert the Adjustment Bolt (6) with the Hex end up, through the hole in the center

of the Plain Axle (13).

2. Slide the Compression Spacer (20) onto the Adjustment Bolt (6) before continuing

through the center hole on the Threaded Axle (10).

3. Secure Adjustment Bolt (6) with two Nuts (16).

ASSEMBLY

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Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning

of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or

use of this product.

OPERATION

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning

of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or

use of this product.

Remove MacPherson struts from the vehicle before attempting repairs.

Put the struts in a MacPherson Strut Vise prior to using the Strut Spring

Compressor.

Only use hand tools with the Strut Spring Compressor. Do not use any air,

electric, or impact tools with this tool. Only operate this tool with a 3/4″

socket and ratchet, 3/4″ combination wrench, or other applicable hand tool.

Power, air, or electric tools may compress the spring too rapidly, leading to

injury.

7. Position the top hooks over the strut springs and tighten

the Adjustment Bolt (6) so that the lower hooks will fit

over the spring. See Figure A.

9. Turn the Adjustment Bolt (6) clockwise to compress the strut spring.

ONLY COMPRESS THE SPRING ENOUGH TO REMOVE THE DRIVE NUT.

10. Remove the strut rod nut, mounting plate, and spring seat.

11. Carefully remove the spring with the strut spring compressor still attached.

12. Repair or replace the strut (See service manual).

13. Set the spring over the repaired or new strut and re-install the rod nut, mounting

plate, and spring seat.

14. Loosen the strut spring compressor and remove it.

15. Remove the strut from the strut vise.

WARNING! IF THE SPRING DOESN’T COMPRESS EVENLY, LOOSEN AND

REPOSITION.

WARNING! DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Do not allow contact between spring

coils or between the arms of the Strut Spring Compressor.

8. Make sure the same number of coils are

between the hooks on each of the spring.

Make sure the hooks are securely fastened

and sit in line with the center axis of the

spring. See Figure B.

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Figure A: Lower Hook

Low Hook

Figure B: Hook Location

Center

Axis

8” Max.

MAINTENANCE

1. Grease the Adjustment Bolt (6) threads regularly.

2. An annual Strut Spring Compressor inspection is recommended. Only qualified service

technicians should inspect this tool. If the tool is used extensively, more frequent

inspections are recommended.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST

AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS DOCUMENT AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY.

NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION

OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO

MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO

REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR

DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS

SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT

BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF

HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS

THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT

PARTS THERETO.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not

available individually as replacement parts.

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of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or

use of this product.

PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

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Part Description Qty.

1 Bolt 2

2 Nut 2

3 Retaining Ring 2

4 Hinge Axle 1

5 Hook 1

6 Adjustment Bolt 1

7 Hook 1

8Axle Pin 6

9 Hook 1

Part Description Qty.

10 Threaded Axle 1

11 Hook 1

12 Spring 2

13 Plain Axle 1

14 Nut 2

15 Holding Pin 4

16 Pin Ring 4

17 Safety Ring 1

18 Compression Spacer 1

Limited Manufacturer Warranty

FOT makes every effort to ensure that this product meets high quality and durability

standards. FOT warrants to the original retail consumer a 1-year limited warranty

from the date the product was purchased at retail and each product is free from

defects in materials. Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly

to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations, or a lack of

maintenance. FOT shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or

property, or for incidental, special or consequential damages arising from the

use of our products. To receive service under warranty, the original manufacturer

part must be returned for examination by an authorized service center. Shipping

and handling charges may apply. If a defect is found, FOT will either repair or

replace the product at its discretion.

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE

For Customer Service:

Email: [email protected] or Call 1-800-348-5004

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