Topeak Alien DX User manual

Prepare to Ride
The ultimate tool for road and mountain biking
ALiEN
™
User's Guide
GB
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WARNING
Using PedalWrench
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WARNING
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WARNING
The ALiEN
™
DX Tool is equipped with a mini pedal wrench for emergency use.
The mini pedal wrench is for emergency use only.
The mini pedal wrench's strength is limited.
Neverattempttoremovesecurelyattachedpedalsfrom
crank using the mini pedal wrench.
Insert 8mm Allen key into 8mm
hex on mini pedal wrench.
Unfold tools as shown for
additional leverage.
Remove mini pedal wrench from B section
Tighten disc brake rotor bolts with theT25 Torx bit.
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Congratulations on your purchase of a
TopeakALiENseriestool.It'sthefirst two-pieceminitool designed
for both road and mountain cyclists.
The ALiEN series tools fold neatly for easy carrying.
Each tool is designed for
maximum durability and strength for years of use.
This guide will instruct you in the proper use
of your ALiEN series tool.
Please read all instructions and warnings carefully
before using the ALiEN series tool.
•ALiEN
™
DX
2
1. Flip open safety lock.
2. H old flat tool section in one hand while depressing the locking button with your thumb.
3. Slide Allen tool apart.
4. Reverse above procedure for reassembly.
• ALiEN
™
RX and ALiEN
™
XS
To separate, press tab and slide section A as shown.
The knife blades on the ALiEN series tools are sharp.
Be careful when using the knife blade. Use extreme caution
when opening and closing your ALiEN series tool.
The locking device is used both to lock tools in place for use and to keep tools
from deploying when stored. For additional safety, the locking device is used for
knife blade storage.
TheA sectioncontains averysharp knife blade.Becareful
when using the knife blade. Make sure the knife blade is
locked securely in the open position when used. Failure
to lock knife blade during use can result in serious injury.
Be careful when storing knife blade. Make sure all fingers
areclearof bladepath.Be sureknifebladeis lockedclosed
during storage to prevent accidental deployment.
Separating the ALiEN
™
series tool
Using Locking Device on A section
Using theT25 Torx Bit
4 mm Allen Key
Locking Device
These two tools are combined.
Slide down the 8mm Allen head to use
the 5mm Allen key.
Slide up to use the 8mm Allen key.
Using the 5mm and 8mm Allen Keys
B section
A section
Tab
ALiEN
™
XS
17 tools
ALiEN
™
DX
27 tools
ALiEN
™
RX
16 tools

Prepare to Ride
Mount clip bag on seat post
Release
Button
4mm
Allen Key
Rubber
Pad
Mount clip bag on stem
5mm
Allen Key
Logo facing
forward
Remove stem cap.
Facing
forward
Copyright © Topeak, Inc. Printed in Taiwan / 2006
Use Primary Chain Link Fence to install or
remove chain pin. Use Secondary Chain
Link Fence to loosen stiff links.
Primary Chain
Link Fence Secondary ChainLink Fence
5 mm Allen key Chain Pin Tool:
available in ALiEN II & Mini 18.
Press chain pin as little as
necessary to loosen the
stiff link.
Using ChainTool
Install new chain pin or remove old chain pin.
When pressing in the chain pin, push down on the top of
the chain to keep it fully engaged in the chain link fence.
Makesurethe presspinof thechaintool iscenteredagainst
the chain pin.
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WARNING
NOTE:
OPTIONALPARTS (sold separately)
F55
Art no. TC1008 Art no. TMS-SP21
F66
F55
F66
Using Tire Levers on ALiEN
™
DX
M-TT01-GB 4/06
Using ChainTool on ALiEN
™
XS
The folding resistance of the A section and the B section can be adjusted by using
the 4mm Allen key, screwdriver, or #1 philips.
Adjusting folding
resistance with 4mm
Allen key.
Tool maintenance
Adjusting folding
resistance with #1
Phillips.
Adjusting folding
resistance with
screwdriver
Warranty Claim Requirements
To obtain warranty service, you must have your original sales receipt. Items returned
withouta salesreceiptwillassumethatthewarrantybegins onthedate ofmanufacture.
All warrantieswillbe voidifTheALiEN isdamageddue touserabuse,system alteration,
modification, or used in any way not intended as described in this user's guide.
NOTE: ALiEN
™
DX
8mm open end wrench should be
used for disc brake bleed nuts only.
LubricateALiEN tools withteflon based lubricantwhen needed.
2-year Warranty: All mechanical components against manufacturer defects only.
LIMITEDWARRANTY
Topeak products are available only from professional bicycle shops.
Please contact your nearest Topeak authorized bicycle dealer for any questions.
For customers in the USA, call: 1-800-250-3068 Website: www.topeak.com
The specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
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• The A section serves as the handle for
the chain tool.
•The chaintoolis insertedintothe8mm
box wrench located on the A section.
• The chain tool may be inserted at
different angles to the box wrench for
better chain access.
• The 5mm Allen key located on the B
sectionisused to operatethechaintool.
A section B section
•Asingletireleveris locatedontheplasticbodyof both
A and B sections.
•To access tire lever on the A section, unfold all tools,
except knife blade, to their open and locked position.
•To access tire lever on the B section, unfold all tools.