Yep Components Uptimizer HC Application guide

owners service manual
Uptimizer HC

step 1
•Use bicycle frame to hold post while loosening collar
screw
•Use an adjustable spanner set at 35mm
step 2
•Lay seat post on a table in the full extended
position
•Remove seat clamps!
!
note: during this procedure is not necessary to
release air from the system
step 3
•Use internal snap-ring pliers to remove the
bottom lock ring
step 4
•Apply pressure to the head in order to extract
the actuator assembly

step 5
•Use vise inserts to protect the shaft
•Use an adjustable spanner set at 26mm to unscrew!
the actuator assembly
step 6
•Extract the actuator push rod
step 7
•Take the stanchion out from the lower tube

step 8
•Remove the rubber bumper ring and white plastic
washer
step 9
•Remove the Igus® piston ring
step 10
•Remove the three brass keys
step 11
•Use a soft rag to clean the stanchion

step 12
•Remove collar
step 13
•Remove dust ring using a flat-head screwdriver
step 14
•Use a soft cloth to clean the Igus® bushing
inside the collar
•Clean dust ring

step 15
•Run the collar (without dust-ring) through the
stanchion to check smoothness of operation
•If necessary, use grit 400 sandpaper to restore
finish inside the collar, pay attention not to remove
too much material
RE-ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
step 16
•Install dust-ring

step 17
•Carefully reinstall collar, paying attention not to
damage the lip of the dust ring
step 20
•Insert stanchion in the outer sleeve!
!
!
note: make sure the stanchion’s head is in line with
the graphics on the outer sleeve as in photo
step 18
•Reinstall the three brass keys in their slots
(previously cleaned).!
Add a small quantiy of grease
step 19
•Reinstall Igus® piston ring

step 21
•Apply a layer of suspension grease (Slick Honey™
or similar) to the stanchion before final reassembly!
!
Important: do not use thick white grease or other
mounting compounds
step 24
•Install bumper ring and white plastic washer
(make sure washer is properly seated)
step 22
•Apply a few drops of thread locker
step 23
•Install collar (hand tight)

step 25
•Reinstall actuator push rod (add grease)!
step 27
•Insert inner assembly back inside outer sleeve!
using seat post graphics as a reference for initial
alignment!
!
note: when assembled the actuator can still be
turned by hand to find the ideal position for cable
routing
step 26
•Screw actuator back on piston shaft!
(3Nm max)!
note: do not use thread locker

step 28
•Reinstall snap ring
step 29
•Reinstall collar (use bicycle frame to hold the seat
post in place)
•Securely tighten the hexagonal collar
step 30
•Go ride your bike
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