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5.8
Gradually compress the spring by pumping the foot pedal ensuring that the spring and strut remain securely held at all
times. Ensure that the strut and the body of the compressor are correctly aligned at all times during spring
compression. For conical springs, the centre line of the spring should remain parallel to the compressor body.
DANGER! Stop compressing the spring before the coil windings touch. You need only compress the spring until the
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strut top plate is free from the spring.
5.9
Before attempting to remove top cap nut, always use a tool or short stick to test if the spring compression has been relieved from
the top plate. Do not use your hands / fingers. Sealey recommends the use of purpose made strut tools to remove the top-nut
from the shock absorber piston (SX300, SX301, SX302). Ensure that the shock absorber is supported as the top nut is undone
to prevent it falling down through the coils and causing injury.
5.10 Once compressed, and the strut removed, we recommend releasing the tension on the spring. Do not leave the spring
under compression in the machine unattended and do not leave in compression for prolonged periods i.e. overnight.
5.11 Allow the spring to gradually decompress by carefully operating the valve release pedal keeping your hands and fingers away
from the spring assembly.
5.12 Replace the spring or shock absorber as necessary and reassemble the strut by first compressing the spring and then
introducing the shock absorber up through the lower jaw and compressed spring coils. Re-attach the top plate and top
nut.
5.13 Before releasing the compression ensure that the top strut-nut is securely fastened to the maker's tolerance.
5.14 Release the compression slowly keeping your hands and fingers away from the spring assembly.
5.15 Be sure that the tension on the spring is fully controlled by the strut assembly before removing it from the jaws of the
compressor and that the top cap is secured in the top windings of the spring.
6. MAINTENANCE
6.1
Before each use, check the compressor to ensure it is not damaged or worn. If in any doubt DO NOT use the unit.
Remove it from service immediately and contact your local Sealey dealer for advice/repairs.
6.2
Refilling the hydraulic system with oil is rarely necessary but the level should be checked in the event of a loss of
performance. To check oil level, ensure the ram is fully lowered, remove filler plug and check that level is within 10mm of
filler hole. Add hydraulic jack oil if necessary.
NOTE: Use a good quality jack oil, such as SEALEY HYDRAULIC JACK OIL.
WARNING: DO NOT use brake fluid, or any fluid other than hydraulic jack oil as this will cause serious
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damage to the jack and will invalidate the warranty!
7. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
STRUT & SPRING COMPRESSING
STATIONS
Model: RE230 & RE231
98/37/EC Machinery Directive
93/68/EEC CE Marking Directive
UNCOMPRESSED
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B
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We, the sole importer into the UK, declare that the products listed here are in conformity with the following
standards and directives.
Tim Thompson
For Jack Sealey Ltd. Sole importer into the UK of Sealey Professional Tools.
The construction files for these products are held by the Manufacturer and may be inspected, by a national
authority, upon request to Jack Sealey Ltd.
Sole UK Distributor
Sealey Group,
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.
Signed by
01284 757500
01284 703534
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COMPRESSED
18th January 2006
www.sealey.co.uk
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