Power Fist 9173360 User manual

V1.0 9173360
Please read and understand all instructions before use. Retain this manual for
future reference.

SPECIFICATIONS
Compression Range 8-1/4 to 22-9/16 in.
Diameter 15-3/4 in.
Capacity 2,000 lb
Dimensions (L x W x H) 21-1/4 x 19-9/16 x 43-3/4 in.
Material Steel
Colour/Finish Powder coated
INTRODUCTION
The spring compressor squeezes and holds the shock assembly's spring in
place to allow the removal and replacement of the coil spring or shock
absorber assembly.
SAFETY
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this tool.
The operator must follow basic precautions to reduce the risk of
personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
HAZARD DEFINITIONS
Please familiarize yourself with the hazard notices found in this manual. A
notice is an alert that there is a possibility of property damage, injury or death
if certain instructions are not followed.
DANGER! This notice indicates an immediate and specic hazard that will result
in severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not
taken.
WARNING! This notice indicates a specic hazard or unsafe practice that could
result in a serious injury if the proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION! This notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result
in minor or moderate injury if proper practices are not taken.
NOTICE! This notice indicates that a specic hazard or unsafe practice will
result in equipment or property damage, but not personal injury.
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WORK AREA
1. Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean, well-lit
and free of distractions. Place lights so you are not working in a shadow.
2. Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from
the work area.
3. Store unused tools properly in a dry, safe and secure location to prevent
rust, damage or misuse.
PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING! Wear personal protective equipment approved by the
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or American National Standards
Institute (ANSI).
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
1. Always wear impact safety goggles that provide front and side protection
for the eyes. Eye protection equipment should comply with CSA Z94.3-07
or ANSI Z87.1 standards based on the type of work performed.
2. Wear protective clothing and gloves designed for the work environment,
materials and tools.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Control the tool, personal movement and the work environment to avoid
personal injury or damage to tool.
1. Do not operate any tool when tired or under the inuence of drugs,
alcohol or medications.
2. Avoid wearing clothes or jewelry that can become entangled with the
moving parts of a tool. Keep long hair covered or bound.
3. Do not overreach when operating a tool. Proper footing and balance
enables better control in unexpected situations.
SPECIFIC SAFETY
WARNING! DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from
repeated use) replace strict adherence to the tool safety rules. If you use
this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suer serious personal injury.
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1. Use the correct tool for the job. This tool was designed for a specic
function. Do not modify or alter this tool or use it for an unintended
purpose.
2. Do not stand or have any part of your body in front of the spring
compressor with a spring under tension. An ejected spring under tension
can injure or kill you or a bystander. Always stand o to the side of the
tool while the spring is under tension.
3. Do not exceed the maximum capacity to prevent equipment failure or
damage.
4. Inspect the spring compressor before each use. Do not use if it is bent,
cracked, damaged or has been subjected to a sudden or unexpected
(shock) load.
5. Ensure that all applicable pins, bolts and nuts are rmly tightened before
using.
6. Do not place your hands between the moving components.
HYDRAULIC PRECAUTIONS
DANGER! Seek immediate medical attention if hydraulic uid under
pressure penetrates your skin. See Injection Injury precautions for
instructions before using a pressurized hydraulic system.
1. Do not touch or handle components while under pressure. Hydraulic uid
escaping under pressure has sucient force to penetrate your clothing
and skin. A pinpoint hole may inject hydraulic uid into your body. Seek
immediate medical attention if this occurs (see Injection Injury).
2. Never exceed the hydraulic system’s load capacity (see Specications).
3. Do not adjust the hydraulic system’s relief setting. The settings are preset
by the factory.
4. Hydraulic oil under pressure is hot and can cause a burn injury if touched,
sprayed or spilled. Allow the hydraulic system to cool before conducting
maintenance.
5. Hydraulic components require regular inspection. Release all pressure
from the system before you inspect it. Replace damaged hydraulic parts
with identical manufacturer's components.
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6. Do not attempt makeshift repairs to a hydraulic system. Such repairs can
fail suddenly and create a hazardous condition.
7. Hydraulic uid has a combustible ash point of 200°F (93°C). Do not
expose the uid to an ignition source.
8. Change your clothing immediately if sprayed with hydraulic uid. Store
clothing or rags contaminated with hydraulic uid in an approved metal
safety can with a spring-closing lid and venting designed to contain a re.
9. Only use hydraulic uid in the jack. Do not substitute or mix brake uid,
or any other uid, with the hydraulic uid. This can result in a jack failure
and injure the user or bystander.
INJECTION INJURY
DANGER! Seek immediate, professional medical treatment if uid
penetrates your skin. It may feel like a pricking or sting. Do not wait
for the appearance of symptoms. A toxic reaction can occur from the
exposure. Delay in treatment can lead to amputation or death.
Inform the medical sta that you have a uid penetration injury as soon as you
arrive at the medical facility. The severity of the symptoms will depend on the
type of uid injected. Bring the Safety Data Sheet for the uid with you to the
medical facility if possible.
INJECTION PRECAUTIONS
Fluid can penetrate the skin at 100 PSI pressure. Fluid escaping under pressure
from the tool has sucient force to penetrate your clothing and skin. Follow
the precautions below to avoid an injection injury.
1. Always check for leaks wearing a face shield, safety goggles, rubberized
gloves and protective clothes.
2. Release all pressure from the system before you inspect it.
3. Do not use your hands to detect a leak. Use a large piece of wood,
cardboard or paper and watch for discolouration.
4. Replace damaged parts with identical manufacturer's components to
ensure it is rated to handle the pressure.
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UNPACKING
WARNING! Do not operate the tool if any part is missing. Replace
the missing part before operating. Failure to do so could result in a
malfunction and personal injury.
Remove the parts and accessories from the packaging and inspect for damage.
CONTENTS
Make sure that all items in the contents are included.
• Upright support
• (2) Brackets
• bottle jack
• Hydraulic foot pedal
• Hydraulic release foot pedal
• Lower strut support
• Shaft clasp
• Clasp sliding unit
• Clasp Assembly
• Assorted Hardware (Bolts, Washers,
Lock Washers and Nuts)
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IDENTIFICATION KEY
A. Clasp assembly screw
B. Clasp Assembly
C. Upright support
D. Shaft clasp
E. Bottle jack
F. (2) Bracket
G. Clasp sliding unit
H. Lower strut assembly
I. Hydraulic foot pedal
J. Hydraulic release foot pedal
ASSEMBLY &
INSTALLATION
Some components may be preassembled at the factory.
1. Attach a bracket (F) to one side of the upright support's base (C) with two
M10 washers (#25) and M10 x 20 bolts (#26). Secure with M10 nuts (#24)
from the inside of the base.
2. Install the second bracket on the other side of the base.
3. Align the lower strut assembly (H) with the upright support. The saddle
will be on the left-hand side and the jack receiver will be on the right-
hand side, above the bottle jack (E).
4. Guide the lower strut assembly down the upright support. Align the jack
receiver (#18) inside the strut assembly with the hydraulic jack's ram and
push the receiver onto the ram.
FIGURE 1.
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5. Prepare two M12 x 80 bolts (#9) by sliding an M12 washer (#8) on each
one.
6. Insert the clasp sliding unit (G) onto the upright support. The clasp
assembly receiver must face the left-hand side. Align the unit's bolt holes
with the top bolt holes on the upright support. Push the prepared bolts
through the bolt holes on the unit and upright support. Secure each bolt
with an M12 nut.
7. Place the shaft clasp (D) under the saddle and insert the screw rod (#13)
through the slot and into saddle's arm. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten
the rod until it holds the shaft clasp rmly in place.
8. Assemble the clasp assembly (B).
a. Insert the spring clasp holder's (#4) post through the spring clasp
bracket's (#5) slot. Both curves are on the inside. Secure the post
with an M12 washer and M12 wing nut. Install the second spring
clasp holder on the other side, in the same way.
b. Hold a spring clasp claw (#1) so the claw point are facing downward.
Insert the post through the spring clasp holder slot from the inside
curve. Secure the post with an M12 washer (#2) and M12 wing nut
(#3). Repeat with the second spring clasp claw and spring clasp
holder on the other side.
9. Loosen the clasp assembly screw (A). Insert the clasp bracket shaft into
the receiver on the clasp sliding unit. Tighten the clasp assembly screw
hand tight. You may need to adjust the clasp bracket's angle during use.
10. Loosen the bolt in the hydraulic jack's handle receiver. Insert the hydraulic
foot pedal (I) into the hydraulic jack receiver. Tighten the bolt.
11. Remove the R-pin and bolt from the hydraulic release foot pedal (J). Place
the foot pedal between the brackets on either side of the pressure release
valve. Insert the bolt through the brackets and food pedal. Secure with the
R-pin.
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OPERATIONS
WARNING! Do not stand or have any part of your body in front of the
spring compressor with a spring under tension. An ejected spring under
tension can injure or kill you or a bystander. Always stand o to the side
of the tool while the spring is under tension.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Before the rst use, check for proper hydraulic oil level in the system. Then
thoroughly test the hydraulic ram for proper operation prior to its actual use.
1. Purge air from the hydraulic system. See Bleeding the Hydraulic System in
the Maintenance section.
2. Test the spring compressor without a workpiece to ensure all parts work
smoothly. Test again with a load. Gradually increase pressure and watch
that the workload does not shift and there is no distortion or deection
of the ram, leakage from the pump assembly or shifting of the frame. A
qualied technician should examine and repair any problems with the jack
itself.
OPERATING THE SPRING COMPRESSOR
1. Place the spring compressor on a hard, level surface capable of handling
the load.
2. Check that there is a sucient height from the ground to accommodate
the shock absorber when placing the strut assembly in position. You may
wish to place the spring compressor on a structure to gain additional
height.
3. Remove the suspension strut from the vehicle.
4. Remove all grease and debris from the spring.
5. Step on the hydraulic release foot pedal (J) to lower the ram and lower
strut assembly.
6. Loosen the screw rod (#13) and slide the shaft clasp (D) forward to create
the largest opening. You may need to remove the clasp entirely to position
thicker shock absorbers.
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7. Place the suspension strut so the lower cover sits on the saddle with the
shock absorber resting within the saddle opening. Rotate the strut until
the steering knuckle connector is resting against the lower strut support.
8. Push the shaft clasp inward to enclose the shock absorber. Tighten the
clasp knob.
9. Securing the spring requires positioning several spring clasp components.
a. Slide each spring clasp holder (#4) forward until they are parallel on
either side of the spring. Tighten each M12 wing nut (#3) to secure
the spring clasp holders in place.
b. Position the spring clasp claws (#1) over the spring. Loosen the M10
x 20 bolt and twist the spring clasp bracket to make sure each claw
has a solid contact with the spring. Tighten the M10 x 20 bolt , then
tighten each M12 wing nut to secure the spring clasp claws in place.
10. Hold the spring in place while repeatedly pressing down on the hydraulic
foot pedal (I). Remove your foot once the claws and saddle are holding the
spring in place.
11. Recheck all bolts are tight and that the spring cannot move or shift.
12. Press down on the hydraulic foot pedal to compress the spring. Press
the foot pedal at a slow steady pace to avoid unbalancing the spring
compressor. Continue until the spring no longer touches the suspension
strut's top mount.
13. Remove the cap, if there is one, then remove the retaining nut with a hex
wrench and box-end wrench. This will free the shock absorber.
• Consult your vehicle owner's manual for maintenance instructions.
14. Step on the hydraulic release foot pedal (J) to lower the ram and lower
strut assembly.
15. Loosen the screw rod and loosen the shaft clasp. Remove the suspension
strut and proceed to your repairs.
16. Place the repaired strut assembly back onto the lower saddle.
17. Enclose the strut with the shaft clasp and tighten the clasp knob.
18. Rotate the spring until it is seated correctly in the lower spring cover.
19. Position the spring clasp assembly in place to hold the top of the spring.
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20. Press down on the hydraulic foot pedal to compress the spring until the
top of the shock absorber clears the top of the spring.
21. Push the top mount into place and secure with a hex wrench and box-end
wrench.
22. Reinsert the cap into the top mount.
23. Release the hydraulic pressure by stepping on the small pedal.
24. Loosen the spring clasp assembly, then the shaft clasp.
25. Remove the suspension strut assembly from the tool and proceed to
install on your vehicle.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Maintain the tool with care. A tool in good condition is ecient, easier to
control and will have fewer problems.
2. Keep the tool handles or gripping surfaces clean and dry.
3. Maintain the tool’s labels and name plates. These carry important
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Princess Auto Ltd. for
replacements.
WARNING! Only qualied service personnel should repair the tool. An
improperly repaired tool may present a hazard to the user and/or others.
HYDRAULIC RAM MAINTENANCE
Monthly maintenance is recommended for the hydraulic ram. Any restrictions
due to dirt, rust, etc. can cause the either slow movement or extremely rapid
jerks, damaging the internal components. The following steps are designed to
keep the jack maintained and operational.
You may need to remove the hydraulic jack from the tool before servicing.
1. Lubricate the cylinder and the pumping mechanism with light oil.
2. Visually inspect for cracked welds, bent, loose, missing parts or hydraulic
oil leaks.
3. Inspect the hydraulic ram immediately if it was subjected to an abnormal
load or shock load.
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4. Remove any hydraulic jack from service that is damaged, worn down or
operates abnormally, until repaired by an authorized service technician.
5. Check and maintain the ram oil level.
6. Always store the hydraulic ram in the fully retracted position. This will
help protect critical areas from corrosion.
7. Do not use brake or transmission uids or regular motor oil as they can
damage the seals. Always purchase and use products labeled Hydraulic
Oil.
REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC OIL
Replace the hydraulic oil annually.
1. Relieve pressure from the system by opening the release valve, then
loosening the oil ller plug.
2. Remove the jack from the spring compressor.
3. Remove the oil ll plug.
4. Lay the jack on its side and drain the oil into a suitable container. Dispose
of used hydraulic oil in accordance with local by-laws.
5. Stand the jack on its base and wipe o any excess oil.
6. Reinstall the hydraulic jack onto the spring compressor.
7. Follow the instructions for Rell the Hydraulic Jack.
REFILL THE HYDRAULIC JACK
The jack may become less ecient when the hydraulic oil level is too low or
contaminated by metal particulate through normal wear-and-tear.
1. Retract the ram and remove the oil ller plug.
2. Check and maintain the ram oil level.
• Check the oil level with the oil dip stick. Use a long plastic cable tie
as a substitute if the unit does not have a dipstick.
3. Fill the cylinder with a high quality hydraulic jack oil, up to the oil plug
opening.
a. Place a funnel into the oil ll neck. The funnel opening should be
wide enough to prevent the oil from collecting in the funnel’s cone.
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b. Pour oil into the funnel. Allow the oil to settle for one minute and
recheck the level. Repeat until the desired level is reached.
4. Follow the steps in Bleeding the Hydraulic System.
5. Insert the oil ller plug and hand tighten.
6. Wipe up any spilled oil. Dispose of oil soaked rags in a proper hazardous
waste container.
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Bleed excess air from the hydraulic system as follows:
1. Open the release valve by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Remove the oil ller screw and ll the hydraulic jack with hydraulic uid.
3. Wait 5 minutes for trapped air to rise to the surface.
4. Check the oil ller hole and if necessary, top o with more hydraulic oil.
5. Restore the oil ller screw. Close the release valve by turning clockwise.
6. Test the ram several times for proper operation before putting it into use.
Do not use the ram if it still does not appear to be working properly. Have
a qualied service technician service or repair the hydraulic system.
FLUSHING THE VALVE
Contaminants may block the release valve, causing issues when attempting to
lower a load. Clear the valve with the following steps.
1. Lower the ram and securely close the release valve.
2. Manually lift the ram several inches.
3. Open the release valve and force the ram down as quickly as possible.
CLEANING
Clean the tool with a clean rag and a degreasing solvent. Lubricate moving
contact points after cleaning to ensure binding does not occur
LUBRICATION
Clean and lubricate all moving parts.
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STORAGE
Lower the ram to its lowest position. Apply a thin coat of lubricant to the steel
parts to avoid rust. Remove the lubricant before using the tool again
DISPOSAL
Recycle a tool damaged beyond repair at the appropriate facility.
Contact your local municipality for a list of disposal facilities or by-laws for
electronic devices, batteries, oil or other toxic liquids.
DO NOT pollute the environment by allowing uncontrolled discharge of
waste oil.
HYDRAULIC FLUID DISPOSAL
Do not drain hydraulic oil into the sewer system or dispose in an uncontrolled
location. Hydraulic uid may take more than a year to breakdown in the
environment and the ingredients may still be toxic. Contact your local
municipality for proper disposal instructions or locations.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Visit a Princess Auto Ltd. location for a solution if the tool does not function
properly or parts are missing. If unable to do so, have a qualied technician
service the tool.
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JACK TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem(s) Possible Cause Suggested solution
Jack will not lift
load.
1. Overloaded the jack.
2. Air is trapped in the
hydraulic system.
3. Hydraulic oil level is
low.
4. Release valve stuck
open.
1. Reduce load or use a jack
with a greater lift capacity.
2. Bleed air from the system.
3. Check the oil ller hole and
if necessary, top o with
more hydraulic oil.
4. Press down and release foot
pedal to reset the valve.
a. Clean debris from valve
mechanism if still an
issue.
b. Have a qualied
technician service the
tool.
Jack will lift, but
will not
maintain
pressure.
1. Overloaded the jack.
2. Hydraulic unit is
malfunctioning.
1. Reduce load or use a jack
with a greater lift capacity.
2. Malfunctions:
a. Replace the seals.
b. Have a qualied
technician service the
tool.
Will not lower
after loading.
1. Reservoir is
overlled.
2. Linkages are binding.
3. Contaminated
release valve.
1. Drain oil to the proper level.
2. Clean and lubricate all
moving parts.
3. See Care & Maintenance -
Flushing the Valve.
Poor lift
performance.
Or
Will not lift to
the max. height.
1. Hydraulic oil level is
low.
2. Air is trapped in the
hydraulic system.
1. Add oil to the proper level.
2. Bleed air from the system.
Oil leaking from
jack
1. Seals are broken.
2. Jack is damaged.
1. Replace the seals.
2. Have a qualied technician
service the tool.
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PARTS BREAKDOWN
# Description QTY
1 Spring clasp claw 2
2 Washer Ø12 4
3 M12 wing nut 4
4 Spring clasp holder 2
5 Spring clasp bracket 1
6 Clasp sliding unit 1
7 M12 Nut 2
8 Washer Ø12 2
9 Screw M12 x 85 2
10 Upright support 1
# Description QTY
11 Lower strut assembly 1
12 Adjustable strut shaft
clasp
1
13 Screw rod 1
14 Shaft sleeve 2
15 Shaft Ø14 x 85 3
16 Retainer ring Ø14 6
17 Jack receiver 1
18 Screw M8 x 16 1
19 Bottle jack 1
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# Description QTY
20 Screw M8 × 25 2
21 M8 Nut 2
22 M8 Washer 2
23 Bracket 2
# Description QTY
24 M10 nut 4
25 M10 washer 4
26 Screw M10 x 20 5
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