Branick 7200 Use and care manual

0 MODEL 7200 Installation, Operation
@ Strut Spring & Repair Parts
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Branick Industries, Inc. 0 4245 Main Avenue o P.O. Box 1937 0 Fargo, North Dakota 58103
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ACAUTION
0 Before using this product, read and fully understand the operating
instructions and all decals on the product. This is necessary to
prevent injury to the operator and damage to the product.
0 Use this tool on strut springs only. Do not attempt to compress any
other type of spring, or use this tool for any other purpose.
0 Do not use this tool if it is visibly worn, distorted or damaged.
0 Always check condition of rubber hook pads on all six hooks before
using this tool. Replace if damaged or missing.
0 Always wear appropriate eye protection.
0 Inspect the spring of the strut assembly for any damage or
corrosion. Spring breakage during compression could cause injury.
AWARNING
0 Failure to properly position the strut assembly in tool could result in
serious injury from sudden release of the strut assembly parts.
Step 1. POSITIONING THE STRUT ASSEMBLY
A) Adjust lower right hook to a position just below the lower center hook. Adjust lower left
hook to a position just above the lower center hook.
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B) Place strut assembly on the lower center hook using the lowest possible coil of spring.
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C) Engage lower left and right hooks with spring Center the spring within lower hooks The
three lower hooks should be equally extended
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Align strut assembly by adjusting the lower left and right hooks When properly aligned
the spring of strut assembly WIII be parallel to the posts of the tool when viewed from both
the front and side
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E) Identify the strut assembly type you are servicing._
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Type 1 Type 2
This type of strut has a bearing This type of strut has a bearing plate
plate (which rotates) and upper (which rotates) and upper spring seat
spring seat. Place upper hooks without space between them. Place upper
on the upper spring seat. Do not hooks on the highest coil of the spring.
place hooks on bearing plate. Do not place hooks on bearing plate.
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Type 3 Type 4
This type of strut has only an This is a coil over shock. Place upper
upper spring seat. Place upper hooks on the highest coil of the spring.
hooks on upper spring seat.
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F) Engage all three upper hooks as shown above for the type of strut assembly you are
servicing. The three upper hooks should be equally extended.
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Step 2. DISA SSEMBLY
ACAUTION
0 If the strut assembly is difficult to compress or the spring bows or
tilts, release tension and reposition the strut assembly.
0 Keep fingers and hands clear of the upper hook area at all times.
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A) With the strut assembly properly positioned, turn handles to compress spring until the
bottom coil of spring is just free of the lower spring seat. DO NOT OVER COMPRESS
THE SPRING!
B) Secure strut to spring with the clamp to prevent strut from dropping out unexpectedly.
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C) Mark upper strut parts to aid in reassembly.
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AWARNING
0 Use extreme care when working with a compressed spring.
0 Never remove the piston rod nut when there is any spring
pressure on the lower spring seat.
D) Remove the piston rod nut.
E) Remove the clamp while holding strut. Carefully remove strut and related parts.
F) Service or replace strut as required. It is not necessary to release spring from tool when
servicing strut only.
NOTE:
When replacing top spring seat or spring, make note of the position of the spring seat and
spring before releasing spring from tool. Replace new strut parts in tool in the same position
as the old.
Step 3. REA SSEMBLY
1) Position the new strut within spring. Secure strut to spring with the clamp.
2) Install piston rod nut. NUT MUST BE FULLY ENGAGED ON PISTON ROD THREADS!
3) Release pressure on spring. Remove the clamp. Remove strut assembly from tool.
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MODEL 7200
SERVICE PARTS
ITEM PART NO QTY
DESCRIPTION
1
53-0008 _\ Spring Clamp
2 039-079 -I> Nylon Bushing
OJ 01-0113 ._\ Linkage Guide - Left
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01-0112 A Linkage Guide - Right
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Linkage Bar (With Decals)
Q 108-015 _\ I\)
3/8 SAE Flat Washer
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3/8-16 X 2-1/4 Hex Head Cap Screw
CO 20-0014
(.0 Linkage Bar Bushing
9
055-154 \l 3/8-16 Nylon Hex Lock Nut
10 20-001 3 l\J
Pivot Bar Bushing
11 01-0208 A
Compression Ring (With Decals)
12
108-057 I\J 3/8 Internal Tooth Lock Washer
13
028-039 I\J 3/8-16 X 1-3/4 Hex Head Cap Screw
14
01-0115 O0 Upper Hook (With Pad)
15 10-0012 O0
Upper Hook Pad
16 061-042 ® 3/16 X 3/8 Spring Pin
17
01-0085 l\J Post & Adjustment Screw Shaft
18 01-0116 OJ Lower Hook (With Pad)
19
10-0011 OJ Lower Hook Pad
20 03-0092 l\)
Adjustable Hook Housing
21 51-0015 l\)
ACME Adjustment Nut
22
21-0007 g ACME Drive Shaft
23 10-0022
0.7 Foam Handle Grip
24 73-0242 O)
Threaded Handle Rod
25 50-0068 -I>
1/2-13 X 1-1/4 Hex Head Ser Flange Screw
26 21-0006
.4 Handle Hub
27 54-0010 l\)
3/16 X 9/16 Spring Pin
28 108-137 O0
Thrust Washer
29
01-0111 ._\ Top Plate (With Decal)
30 107-097
_\ Thrust Bearing
31 21-0005
_\ Threaded Hub
32 028-064 -P
3/8-16 X 1 Carriage Bolt
33 03-0094 _\ Bottom Plate
34
55-0005 A Compression Spring
35
01-0110 A Back Panel (With Decals)
36 80-0046 _\
Instruction Decal
37 80-0049 l\)
Caution Decal
38 80-0047 A
Warning Decal
39
80-0048 A Warning Decal
40 05-0010
Model 721 Bench Mount Kit (Optional)
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COM MERCIAL WARRANTY
This product is warranted by BRANICK INDUSTRIES, INC. to the original user-owner against defective
materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of delivery. During the warranty period,
product found to be defective will be repaired or replaced at, BRANICK INDUSTRIES, lNC.'s option,
without charge. The product must be returned, with prior approval, transportation charges prepaid and
with proof of original delivery date, to BRANICK INDUSTRIES, INC., 4245 Main Ave., Fargo, North
Dakota 58107. The repaired or replacement product will be returned with transportation charges prepaid
by Branick.
This warranty does not cover defects in the product caused by ordinary wear and tear, abuse, misuse,
overloading, accident (including shipping damage), improper maintenance, alteration, or any other cause
not the result of defective materials or workmanship.
REPAIR OF REPLACEMENT IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCT UNDER
THIS WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT. BRANICK INDUSTRIES, INC.
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
BRANICK INDUSTRIES, /NC. resen/es the right to make changes in the design or construction of our
products without obligation to incorporate such changes in products already sold and without notice.
Service parts, warranty, and regular repair service for products are available from Branick authorized
distributors or from:
BRANICK INDUSTRIES, INC.
4245 Main Ave.
Box 1937
Fargo, North Dakota 58107
701/281-8888
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INDUSTRIES, Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.

STRUT SPRING COMPRESSOR
ASSEMBLY AND SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
WALLIPOST MOUNTING BENCH MOUNTING (Optional)
Locate holes and secure to wall/post using Fasten the bench mount bracket to the tool
six 3/8" fasteners (not provided). with fasteners provided. Locate holes and
secure to bench using four 1/2" fasteners
(not provided).
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If the tool has any damaged or missing parts,
call Branick Industries, Inc. customer sen/ice at 1-800-437-4394
SEE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOOL OPERATION