PT W87031 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
Item Number W87031

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TOOL FEATURES
Gauge..................................................................................2 in. Diameter
Gauge Scale................................... 0,-.30 in/Hg (0<->76 cm/Hg) Vacuum
Long Vacuum Hose ................................................ (2) 1/4 in. I.D. X 24 in.
Small Vacuum Hose ............................................................ (3) 1/4 in. I.D.
Reservoir Jar. .................................................................................... 4 oz.
Net Weight..................................................................................... 1.8 lbs.
SPECIFICATIONS:
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
9. (6) Tapered Hose Adapters
10. “T” Hose Connector
11. Straight Hose Connector
12. (2) Brake Bleeder Screw Adapter
13. Universal Cup Adapter
14. (2) Plugs
15. Vacuum Hose Adapter
1. Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump
2. 2 in. Pressure Gauge
3. Vacuum Release Control
4. Operation Jar Lid
5. Transport Jar Lid
6. Reservoir Jar
7. (2) 2 ft. 1/4 in. I.D. Vacuum Hoses
8. (3) 1/4 in. I.D. Vacuum Hoses
NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are
not available individually as replacement parts.
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This instruction manual is intended for your benefit. Please read and follow the safety, installation,
maintenance and troubleshooting steps described within to ensure your safety and satisfaction. The
contents of this instruction manual are based upon the latest product information available at the
time of publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to make product changes at any time
without notice.
SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS
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WARNING: Read and understand this entire instruction manual before attempting to
assemble, install, operate or maintain this product. Failure to comply with the instructions may
result in serious personal injury and/or property damage!
The following signal words are used to emphasize safety warnings that must be
followed when using this product:
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that, if not avoided, MAY
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE: Indicates important information,
which if not followed, MAY cause damage to
equipment.
• When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on pg. 2 are included. If any parts
are missing or broken, please call customer support at 1-800-497-0552
UNPACKING
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GENERAL SAFETY
• 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 influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool may
result in serious personal injury.
• 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.
• 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.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust
masks, non-slip safety shoes, helmets or ear protection used in appropriate conditions
will reduce the risk of injury.

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Figure A
TO WHEEL CALIPER
BLEEDER SCREW
• Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is
adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions,
grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump in
areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors. Do not use this product in a damp
or wet location.
• Maintain labels and nameplates on this product. These carry important information. If
unreadable or missing, contact Performance Tool for a replacement.
• Keep the Handles of the Brake Bleeder dry, clean, and free from brake fluid, oil, and grease.
• Prior to using the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump make sure to read and understand all
warnings, safety precautions, and instructions as outlined in the vehicle manufacturer’s
instruction manual. Every vehicle has specific measurement values for vacuum related
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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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
flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the work area may not
be vented properly. Get fresh air immediately.
• 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.
• Be alert for hot engine parts to avoid accidental burns.
• Avoid accidental fire and/or explosion. Do not smoke near engine fuel and battery
components.
• Use the Brake Bleeder only with brake fluid. Do not attempt to use the tool to siphon
any other liquids. Damage to the internal chamber and seal, or future brake fluid
contamination ma result.
• Follow guidelines for proper brake fluid disposal. Used brake fluid should be removed
from the vehicle and properly recycled. Many states require recycling. Contact your local
solid/liquid waste authority for information on recycling. Do not reuse old brake fluid.
• Brake fluid is corrosive. Avoid spilling it on the vehicle’s exterior, it can harm automobile paint.
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WARNING: People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this
product on a running engine. Electromagnetic fields 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.
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WARNING: Always release the vacuum in the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump before
performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning.
• 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.
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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.
1. Attach a 3 in. Vacuum Hose (8) to the bottom of the
Jar Lid (4). (See Figure A.)
2. Attach a 24 in. Vacuum Hose (7) to the top of the
Jar Lid (4) marked “TO PUMP”. Then, attach the
other end of the 24 in. Vacuum Hose to the Brake
Bleeder/Vacuum Pump (1). (See Figure B.)
3. Firmly attach the Jar Lid (4) to the Reservoir Jar (6).
(See Figure A.)
PRODUCT WARNINGS ASSEMBLY & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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To Pump
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4. Remove the cap from the vehicle’s master cylinder, and check to make sure the master
cylinder is full of brake fluid. If not full, fill the master cylinder to capacity with clean, new
brake fluid. (Use only the kind of brake fluid recommended by the 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).
6. Connect the 24 in. Vacuum Hose (7) to the remaining port on the Jar Lid (4) and then
connect the other end to the Brake Bleeder Screw Adapter (12).
7. Squeeze the Handle of the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump (1) a few times to create a
vacuum in its Reservoir Jar (6).
NOTE:
The Gauge (2) on the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump(1) should read at approximately
10 in/Hg. Do not exceed 20 in/Hg. A greater vacuum could damage the vehicle’s brake system.
8. Once the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump (1) is ready, check for leaks at the Reservoir
Jar (6) and at all Vacuum Hose (7, 8) connections. If there is a leak, release the
vacuum in the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump with the Vacuum Release Control (3).
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Figure B
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: NEVER remove the Jar Lid (4) 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.
9. Open the vehicle’s wheel caliper bleeder screw, and allow brake fluid to flow into the
Reservoir Jar (6). Then, retighten the wheel caliper bleeder screw after bleeding.
10. Release the vacuum in the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump (1) with the Vacuum Release
Control. Then, disconnect the Brake Bleeder Screw Adapter (12) from the vehicle’s
wheel caliper bleeder screw.
NOTE: When necessary, release the vacuum in the tool and empty its Reservoir Jar (5)
of old brake fluid. To assist in transport, this set includes a leak-resistant Lid (4) without
hose connections. After the brake fluid is disposed of properly, resume bleeding the brakes.
12. Remove the cap from the vehicle’s master cylinder, and refill the master cylinder back to its
normal capacity with clean, new brake fluid. Then, replace the cap on the master cylinder.
13. Proceed to the vehicle’s next wheel, and perform the same steps as above.
14. When finished using the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump, clean the tool and store it in a
clean, dry location out of reach of children.
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WARNING: Before driving the vehicle, carefully check for leaks and test for proper brake operation.
ASSEMBLY & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CONT.
1. Tool service must be performed only by qualied repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualied personnel could result in a risk of injury.
3. When cleaning: Do not clean the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump with cleaners or other solvents
not intended for use with plastic components. Use a clean cloth and, if necessary, a mild
detergent. Do not immerse the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump (1) component in any liquid.
4. When storing: Never store fluid in the Reservoir Jar (6) of the Brake Bleeder/Vacuum
Pump. Always dispose of excess fluid properly, according to federal regulations.
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WARNING: All maintenance, service, or repairs not listed in this manual are only to be
attempted by a qualified service technician.
EXPANDED PARTS LIST
1 Brake Bleeder/Vacuum Pump . 1
2 2 in. Pressure Gauge .......... 1
3 Vacuum Release Control .... 1
4 Operation Jar Lid ................ 1
5 Transport Jar Lid................. 1
6 Reservoir Jar....................... 2
7 24 in. x 1/4 in. I.D. Hose ..... 2
8 1/4 in. I.D. Vacuum Hoses... 3
9 Tapered Hose Adapters ..... 6
10 “T” Hose Connector ........... 1
11 Straight Hose Connector ... 1
12 Brake Bleeder Screw Adapter 2
13 Universal Cup Adapter....... 1
14 Plug.................................... 2
15 Vacuum Hose Adapter....... 1
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1 YEAR 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 2020 WILMAR CORPORATION, P.O. Box 88259 Tukwila, WA 98138
WARNING:
It is the owner and/or operators’ responsibility to study all WARNINGS, operating, and
maintenance instructions contained on the product label and instruction manual prior to operation of this
product. The owner/operator shall retain product instructions for future reference.
The owner and/or operator are responsible for maintenance, maintaining all decals or warning labels and
while in use, maintaining the unit in good working order. If the owner and/or operator are not fluent in English,
the product warnings and instructions shall be read and discussed with the operators’ native language by the
purchaser/owner or his designee. Make sure that the operator comprehends its contents. Safety information
shall be emphasized and understood prior to usage. The product shall be inspected per the operating
instructions.
Users of this product must fully understand these instructions. Each person operating this product must also
be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance that might impair their
vision, dexterity or judgment.
Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information.
Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage!
If you encounter any problems or difficulties, please contact our customer service department at:
1-800-426-1262 between 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pacific time.