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RTI BFX-1 Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
BFX-1
Brake Fluid Exchanger
IMPORTANT:
Test drive
vehicle after
service to verify
proper brake
system
performance.
RTI Technologies, Inc
10 Innovation Drive
York, PA 17402
800-468-2321
www.rtitech.com
Manual P/N 035-81179-00 (Rev A)

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL BFX-1 Brake Fluid Exchanger IMPORTANT: Test drive vehicle after service to verify proper brake system performance. RTI Technologies, Inc 10 Innovation Drive York, PA 17402 800-468-2321 www.rtitech.com Manual P/N 035-81179-00 (Rev A)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Component Description ....2 Safety Precautions ......3 System Priming .

  • Page 3: Component Description

    Component Description Unpack all components and verify quantities per this illustration and the enclosed laminated Master Cylinder Adapter List. Contact RTI if any items are missing. Parking Stud Control Panel Vacuum Hose Fill Gun Fill Hose (4) Bleeder Hoses New Tank...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) must be obtained on all chemicals and placed in a shop file for reference. Note: MSDS can be found on the RTI web site www.rtitech.com. • It is important to test drive every vehicle after the service to verify proper brake system operation.

  • Page 5: System Priming

    System Priming Note: The System Priming Procedure is only necessary before the first time use of the BFX or when changing brake fluid types. Between normal operation cycles, this procedure will not be necessary. 1. Connect red (positive) clamp on power cable to red (positive) terminal on vehicle battery. Connect the black (negative) clamp to a good ground.

  • Page 6: Exchange

    Exchange BEFORE SERVICE: Verify that the Brake System does not have any malfunctions. If the system is found to be malfunctioning verify that the malfunction will not interfere with the exchange process. Perform all necessary repairs prior to exchanging. 1. Verify that the vehicle engine is off. 2.
  • Page 7 Exchange continued 10. Turn on FILL MASTER CYLINDER switch. Verify that fluid is flowing through the Fill Hose into the Master Cylinder and that the pressure stops and holds at approximately 17 psi as shown on the BFX Pressure Gauge. Note: If pressure does not remain constant as indicated on Pressure Gauge, check master cylinder adapter for leaks and tighten.
  • Page 8 Exchange continued 18. When the fluid in all 4 Bleeder Hoses has been adequately exchanged turn all four VACUUM BLEEDER switches on, close the bleeder valves and turn off the EXCHANGE BRAKE FLUID and VACUUM BLEEDER switches. 19. Remove Bleeder Hoses from bleeders, return to unit and lower vehicle. 20.

  • Page 9: Empty Used Tank

    Empty Used Tank 1. On the Used Fluid Tank, disconnect the fluid line coupler as well as the electrical float switch connection. 2. Twist the cap counterclockwise to remove. 3. Empty into an appropriate bulk waste container. 4. Replace cap on Used Fluid Container (turn clockwise). 5.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    Troubleshooting & Maintenance The BFX-1 has six filters to prevent any debris from entering internal components and possibly causing problems. The location of the filters is illustrated below. New Fluid Filter: Filters fluid from the new fluid tank. If the fluid flow seems slow while trying to fill the master - check and clean this filter.

  • Page 11: Parts Identification

    5 (x4) CYLINDER CYLINDER FLUID BFX 1 Part No. Description 025-80358-00 Indicator Light Red 12VDC 325-80048-00 Pressure Gauge Assy (BFX-1) 024-80076-00 Switch Rocker SPDT (On-On) 024-80075-00 Switch Rocker DPDT (On-On) 024-80066-00 Rocker Switch SPDT (On-On)Visi-Red 325-80002-00 Wand/Gun Assy (BFX) 026-80358-00...

  • Page 12: Flow Diagram & Electrical Schematic

    MASTER HOSE #3 CYLINDER SOLENOID S3 HOSE #4 SOLENOID S4 USED TANK FULL USED TANK FULL LIGHT DATE: 06-20-05 BFX-1 MACHINE ELEC & FLOW (2004) 570-80262-00 IMPORTANT: Test drive vehicle after service to verify proper brake system performance. Page 11...

  • Page 13: Ec Declaration Of Conformity For Machinery

    Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Emissions EN 61000-6-4: 2001 Electromagnetic Immunity EN 61000-6-2: 1999 The BFX-1 is certified to the EMC Directive like the ATX-2 tested by: TÜV America Inc. 1775 Old Highway 8 NW Ste. #104 New Brighton, MN 55112 Phone: 651-638-0262 Thomas L.

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