FOR YOUR SAFETY Working safely with this tool is possible only when the operating and safety information are read completely and the instructions contained therein are strictly followed. The manual shall be kept in a known loca- tion and be easily accessible for operators and maintenance staff. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS •...
USE AS INTENDED The coil spring compressor is exclusively for compressing and expanding McPherson strut springs for maintenance. The compressor is not for removal of struts from any vehicle. See details in “Operation Advice”. Suitable jaws must be used. Any other or further use is consid- ered not as intended.
Before each operation, the McPherson spring strut shall be uninstalled from vehicle by proper means Make sure to use the RIGHT SIZE of jaws. Select jaws according to the SCANGRIP appli- • cation car list on www.scangrip.com and mount on the spring compressor. Make sure the spring is clean where the jaws are mounted on the windings.
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OPERATION ADVICE - SAFETY WIRE • Always make sure that the safety wire is securely installed around the spring, and that the quick link is locked before starting the compressing or decompressing process. Make sure that the wire does not get pinched during the process. Figure F •...
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OPERATION ADVICE • Rotate the drive nut to drive the jaws apart to match the length of the spring and to com- press as many windings as possible. See below. Figure I • Make sure the spring is clean where the jaws are mounted on the windings. •...
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OPERATION ADVICE Figure K • Remove damper and carefully release tension on the spring. Figure L • Replace worn parts and repeat above procedure in reversed order for safe reassembly. • Store coil spring compressor in safe and proper place after use. IMPORTANT Please always take care during the entire operation and avoid stand- ing in hazardous places in case the spring releases unintendedly.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING MAINTENANCE PERSONAL should be qualified and trained in the compressor functions and failure modes, their rectification, operation and maintenance of the product. • Regular check period: 1 month. If you find any damage or deformation, please stop use immediately and ask your manufacturer for help.
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