Product Code: 1221T
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4. OPERATION
Disassemble the Strut Assembly
1. Adjust the upper spring support arm and shoe assembly on the spring compressor
stand to the desired height of the strut spring so that the complete strut assembly
can be clamped firmly in place via the desired coils of the spring.
2. Ensure upper and lower shoes, spring support bars and retaining pins are properly
secured.
3. Ensure appropriate spring coils are securely seated in the correct upper and lower
spring shoes and cannot slide out during compression.
4. Close the spring compressor safety cage
5. When compressing the spring the operator must always stand to the side of the
spring compressor.
6. Before attempting to remove the top cap nut, always use some type of tool to test
that the compression on the nut and washer has been relieved. DO NOT use fingers
7. Remove nut and washer and lower strut assembly clear of spring.
8. Immediately release tension on the spring by depressing the release pedal. NEVER
leave compressed spring unattended.
WARNING! TAKE EXTREME CARE WHEN WORKING WITH A COMPRESSED SPRING
Assemble the Strut Assembly
1. Adjust the upper spring support bars and correct size shoe assembly to the desired
height of the strut spring so that the spring can be clamped firmly in place.
2. Ensure upper and lower shoes, strut supports and retaining pins are properly
secured.
3. Ensure the upper and lower coil of the spring is securely seated in the correct upper
and lower spring shoes and cannot slide out during compression.
4. Close the spring compressor safety cage
5. When compressing the spring the operator must always stand to the side of the
spring compressor. NEVER leave compressed spring unattended.
6. Compress the spring by depressing the foot pedal, until the threaded cap nut and
washer can be wound onto the threaded strut rod when the strut assembly is
reassembled. NUT MUST BE FULLY ENGAGED ON PISTON ROD THREADS!
7. Before releasing the tension on the spring, ensure that the cap nut is securely
fastened according to vehicle manufacturer specifications.
8. From the rear or side of the unit, Release the compression tension slowly by
depressing the release pedal, keeping hands and fingers away from the compressed
spring assembly
9. Be sure the tension on the spring is securely held by the strut assembly and cap nut
before opening the safety cage and removing the strut assembly from the upper and
lower shoes of the spring compressor stand.
