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InstallatIon, servIce and troubleshootIng Procedures
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES
Proper maintenance, service and repair is important
to the reliable operation of the suspension system
and components. The procedures recommended by
Hendrickson and described in this publication are
methods of performing inspection, maintenance,
service and repair.
The warnings and cautions should be read carefully
to help prevent personal injury and to assure that
proper methods are used. Improper maintenance,
service or repair can cause damage to the vehicle and
other property, personal injury, an unsafe operating
condition or void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Carefully read, understand and follow all safety related
information within this publication.
WARNING:DO NOT modify or rework parts.
Use ONLY Hendrickson authorized
replacement parts. Use of substitute,
modified or replacement parts not
authorized by Hendrickson may not
meet Hendrickson’s specifications. It
can also result in failure of the part,
loss of vehicle control and possible
personal injury or property damage.
Do not modify parts without written
authorization from Hendrickson.
WARNING: Always wear proper eye protection
and other required PPE (personal
protective equipment) when
performing vehicle maintenance,
repair or service. Follow federal,
state and local regulations as
appropriate.
WARNING: Solvent cleaners can be flammable,
poisonous and can cause burns. To
help avoid serious personal injury,
carefully follow the manufacturer’s
product instructions and guidelines
and the following procedures:
• Wear proper eye protection.
• Wear clothing that protects your
skin.
• Work in a well ventilated area.
• DO NOT use gasoline, or solvents
that contain gasoline. Gasoline
can explode.
• Hot solution tanks or alkaline
solutions must be used correctly.
Follow the manufacturer’s
recommended instructions and
guidelines carefully to help
prevent personal accident or
injury.
WARNING: The following precautions and
considerations should be applied
when handling brake lining:
• Compressed air or dry brushing
should never be used for cleaning
brake assemblies or work area.
• Follow applicable shop, local,
state and federal safe practices for
working with and disposal of brake
lining materials.
• Hendrickson recommends that
workers doing brake work should
take steps to minimize exposure
to airborne brake lining particles.
Proper procedures to reduce
exposure include working in well
ventilated area, segregation of
areas where brake work is done,
use of local filtered ventilation
systems or use of enclosed cells
with filtered vacuums.
• Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) on this product, as
required by OSHA, are available
online from Hendrickson.
CAUTION: A mechanic using a service
procedure or tool which has not been
recommended by Hendrickson must
first satisfy himself that neither his
safety nor the vehicle’s safety will
be jeopardized by the method or
tool selected. Individuals deviating
in any manner from the provided
instructions assume all risks of
consequential personal injury or
damage to equipment.
