PT W89727 User manual
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING: READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL
VOID WARRANTY.
VACUUM PUMP/
BRAKE BLEEDING KIT
Item Number W89727
You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and
assembly diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number
on the inside of the front cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry
place for future reference.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating the Brake Bleeder/
Vacuum Pump. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the
work area from injury. Provide barriers or shields as needed.
1. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating
the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump. Do not use the tool while tired or under the
inuenceofdrugs,alcohol,ormedication.Amomentofinattentionwhile
operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
2 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and jewelry away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
3. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
4.
Usesafetyequipment.AlwayswearANSIapprovedsafetyglassesunderneath
a full face safety shield. Nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
must be used for appropriate conditions.
1. Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure
thereisadequatesurroundingworkspace.Alwayskeeptheworkareafreeof
obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use the Brake Bleeder/
VacuumPumpinareasnearammablechemicals,dusts,andvapors.Donot
use this product in a damp or wet location.
2.
Maintain labels and nameplates on this product. These carry important information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Performance Tool for a replacement.
3.
KeeptheHandlesoftheBrakeBleederdry,clean,andfreefrombrakeuid,oil,andgrease.
4.
Prior to using the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump make sure to read and understand all
warnings,safetyprecautions,andinstructionsasoutlinedinthevehiclemanufacturer’s
instructionmanual.Everyvehiclehasspecicmeasurementvaluesforvacuumrelated
readings. It is beyond the scope of this manual to properly describe the correct
procedure and test data for each vehicle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Gauge Size..........................................................................2 in. Diameter
Gauge Scale......................................... 0,-.30/Hg (0,-.76 cm/Hg) Vacuum
Net Weight....................................................................................... 1.8 lb.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
GENERAL WARNINGS
SAVE THIS MANUAL
PERSONAL SAFETY
PRODUCT WARNINGS
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PRODUCT WARNINGS CONT.
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide is produced while a vehicle’s engine is operating
and
is deadly in a closed environment. Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
resemble the u, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these
signs, the work area may not be vented properly. Get fresh air immediately.
WARNING! Prior to using the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump, make sure to
place the vehicle’s transmission in “PARK” (if automatic) or “NEUTRAL” (if
manual). Then, block the tires with chocks.
5. Be alert for hot engine parts to avoid accidental burns.
6.
Avoidaccidentalreand/orexplosion.Donotsmokenearenginefuelandbattery
components.
7.UsetheBrakeBleederonlywithbrakeuid.Donotattempttousethetoolto
siphon any other liquids. Damage to the internal chamber and seal, or future
brakeuidcontaminationmayresult.
8.
Followguidelinesforproperbrakeuiddisposal.Usedbrakeuidshouldbe
removed from the vehicle and properly recycled. Many states require recycling.
Contact your local solid/liquid waste authority for information on recycling. Do
notreuseoldbrakeuid.
9.
Brakeuidiscorrosive.Avoidspillingitonthevehicle’sexterior,itcanharm
automobile paint.
When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the parts list on pg. 6
are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call customer support
at 1-800-497-0552
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BEFORE EACH USE:
Inspect the general condition of the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts,
damaged hoses, loose connections, and any other condition that may affect its
safe operation. If a problem occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Do not use damaged equipment.
WARNING!
People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using
this product on a running engine. Electromagnetic elds in close proximity to a
heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker. In addition,
people with pacemakers should adhere to the following: Caution is necessary when
near the coil, spark plug cables, or distributor of a running engine. The engine should
always be off if adjustments are to be made to the distributor.
WARNING! The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The operator
must understand that common sense and caution are factors which can not be built
into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
UNPACKING/INSPECTION
TOOL SAFETY
TO BLEED BRAKES:
1.Attacha3in.VacuumHose(5)tothebottomoftheJarLid(2a).(SeeFigureA.)
2.Attacha23in.VacuumHose(4)tothetopoftheJarLid(2a)marked“TOPUMP”.
Then, attach the other end of the 23 in. Vacuum Hose to the Brake Bleeder
VacuumPump(1).SeeFigureA.)
3.FirmlyattachtheJarLid(2a)totheReservoirJar(3).(SeeFigureA.)
4.Removethecapfromthevehicle’smastercylinder,andchecktomakesurethe
mastercylinderisfullofbrakeuid.Ifnotfull,llthemastercylindertocapacity
withclean,newbrakeuid.(Useonlythekindofbrakeuidrecommendedbythe
vehicle manufacturer.)
NOTE: Determine the proper brake bleeding sequence from your vehicle service
manual (i.e., right rear wheel, left rear wheel, right front wheel, left front wheel).
5.Connectthe23in.VacuumHose(4)totheremainingportontheJarLid(2a)and
thenconnecttheotherendtotheBrakeBleederScrewAdapter(9).
6. Squeeze the Handle of the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump (1) 10 to 15 times to
createavacuuminitsReservoirJar(3).
NOTE: The Gauge on the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump should read at approximately
10 in./Hg. Do not exceed 20 in./Hg. A greater vacuum could damage the vehicle’s
brake system.
7.
OncetheBrakeBleeder/VacuumPump(1)isready,checkforleaksattheReservoir
Jar(3)andatallVacuumHose(4,5)connections.Ifthereisaleak,releasethe
vacuumintheBrakeBleeder/VacuumPumpwiththeVacuumReleaseControl.
WARNING! NEVER remove the Jar Lid (2a) before releasing the vacuum in the
Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump. Correct the leak, and once again create a vacuum
in the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump to approximately 10 in./Hg.
8.
Openthevehicle’swheelcaliperbleederscrew,andallowbrakeuidtoowinto
theReservoirJar(3).Then,retightenthewheelcaliperbleederscrewafterbleeding.
9.ReleasethevacuumintheBrakeBleeder/VacuumPump(1)withtheVacuum
ReleaseControl.Then,disconnecttheBrakeBleederScrewAdapter(9)fromthe
vehicle’swheelcaliperbleederscrew.
Figure A
23 in.
Vacuum
Hose (4)
Jar Lid (2A) 23 in. Vacuum
Hose (4)
Gauge
Vacuum
Release
Control
Brake Bleeder
Screw Adapter (9)
3 in.
Vacuum
Hose
(5)
To Wheel Caliper
Bleeder Screw
Vacuum Pump/
Brake Bleeder
(1)
Reservoir
Jar (3)
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OPERATION
NOTE: When necessary, release the vacuum in the tool and empty its Reservoir
Jar (3) of old brake uid. To assist in transport, this set includes a leak-
resistant Lid (2b) without hose connections. After the brake uid is disposed
of properly, resume bleeding the brakes.
10.
Removethecapfromthevehicle’smastercylinder,andrellthemastercylinder
backtoitsnormalcapacitywithclean,newbrakeuid.Then,replacethecapon
the master cylinder.
11.Proceedtothevehicle’snextwheel,andperformthesamestepsasabove.
12.WhennishedusingtheBrakeBleeder/VacuumPump,cleanthetooland
store it in a clean, dry location out of reach of children.
WARNING! Before driving the vehicle, carefully check for leaks and test for
proper brake operation.
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OPERATION CONT.
MAINTENANCE
1. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
2. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
3. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools dry and clean. Properly maintained tools
are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Do not use a damaged tool.
Tag damaged tools "Do not use" until repaired.
4. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
otherconditionthatmayaffectthetool’soperation.Ifdamaged,havethetool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
5. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your
model.Accessoriesthatmaybesuitableforonetoolmaybecomehazardous
when used on another tool.
Toolservicemustbeperformedonlybyqualiedrepairpersonnel.Serviceor
maintenanceperformedbyunqualiedpersonnelcouldresultinariskofinjury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the“Maintenance”sectionofthismanual.Useofunauthorizedpartsorfailureto
follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of injury.
NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are
not available individually as replacement parts.
No. Description
Qty.
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Tapered Hose Adapter ............6
8 “T” Hose Connector................1
9 Straight Hose Connector ........1
10 Brake Bleeder Screw Adapter. 2
11
Universal Cup Adapter ............1
12 Plug ......................................... 2
13 Vacuum Hose Adapter ............2
No. Description Qty.
1
Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump
..1
2a Jar Lid (for operation)............ 1
2a Jar Lid (for transport) ............ 1
3 Reservior Jar ......................... 1
4 23 in. Vacuum Hose .............. 2
5 3 in. Vacuum Hose ................ 2
6 2 in. Vacuum Hose ................ 1
EXPANDED PARTS LIST
PARTS DIAGRAM
LIMITED WARRANTY
PERFORMANCE TOOL® extends only the following warranties, and only to original retail purchasers. These
warranties give specific legal rights. Except where prohibited by local law, the law of the State of Washington
governs all warranties and all exclusions and limitations of warranties and remedies. There may be other rights
which vary from state to state.
PERFORMANCE TOOL® warrants the product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal
use and service. A defective product may be returned for a free replacement within 90 days from the date of
purchase, provided that product is returned to place of purchase immediately after discovery of defect. After 90
days and up to one year from date of purchase, PERFORMANCE TOOL® will replace at no charge any parts which
our examination shall disclose to be defective and under warranty. These warranties shall be valid only when a sales
receipt showing the date of purchase accompanies the defective product or defective part (s) being returned. For
part (s) after 90 days, please remit your request, postage prepaid to:
PERFORMANCE TOOL, P.O. Box 88259 Tukwila, WA 98138
These warranties exclude blades, bits, punches, dies, bulbs, fuses, hoses, and other consumables which must be
replaced under normal use and service. These warranties shall not apply to any product or part which is used for a
purpose for which it is not designed, or which has been repaired or altered in any way so as to affect adversely its
performance or reliability, nor shall these warranties apply to any product or part which has been subject to misuse,
neglect, accident or wear and tear incident to normal use and service.
PERFORMANCE TOOL® does not authorize any other person to make any warranty or to assume any liability in
connection with its products.
Except for warranties of title and the limited express warranties set forth above, PERFORMANCE TOOL® makes no
express or implied warranties of any kind with respect to its products. In particular, PERFORMANCE TOOL® makes
no implied warranty of merchantability and no implied warranty of fitness for any particular purpose, except that for
goods purchased primarily for personal, family or household use and not for commercial or business use,
PERFORMANCE TOOL® makes an implied warranty of merchantability (and, if otherwise applicable, an implied
warranty of fitness for a particular purpose), but only for the particular qualities or characteristics, and for the
duration, expressly warranted above.
The laws on limitation of implied warranties may differ from state to state, so the above limitations may not apply in
all cases.
PERFORMANCE TOOL® shall not be liable for consequential, incidental or special damages resulting from or in any
manner related to any product, or to the design, use, or any inability to use the product. The sole and exclusive
remedy for a defective product or part shall be the repair, or replacement thereof as provided above. The laws on
limitation of remedies or on consequential, incidental or special damages may vary from state to state, so the above
limitations may not apply in all cases.
© Copyright 2019 WILMAR CORPORATION, P.O. Box 88259 Tukwila, WA 98138
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