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Please carefully read and save these instructions before attempting to assemble, maintain, install, or operate this product.

Observe all safety information to protect yourself and others. Failure to observe the instructions may result in property

damage and/or personal injury. Please keep instructions for future reference.

For warranty purchases, please keep your dated proof of purchase. File or attach to the manual for safe keeping.

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39220 03/2017

BRAKE BLEEDER AND VACUUM PUMP KIT

39220

Summary of content (8 pages)

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39220 BRAKE BLEEDER AND VACUUM PUMP KIT *Actual product may vary slightly Please carefully read and save these instructions before attempting to assemble, maintain, install, or operate this product. Observe all safety information to protect yourself and others. Failure to observe the instructions may result in property damage and/or personal injury. Please keep instructions for future reference. For warranty purchases, please keep your dated proof of purchase.
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SPECIFICATIONS Gauge Range 0-30 IN. of mercury (in Hg) 0-760 torr IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to follow instructions listed below may result in serious injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating the Vacuum Pump. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from injury. 2. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the Vacuum Pump.
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11. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. 12. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of injury. 13. Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace.
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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Open the Cup (3). 2. Seat the O-ring (11) completely into the groove in the top of the Cup (3). 3. Remove the shipping spacer that prevents the Vacuum Pump (1) handle from moving through its full range. 4. Cover the inlet of the Vacuum Pump with something such as the plastic bag. To prevent injury, DO NOT USE YOUR SKIN TO PLUG THE INLET. Operate the pump several times to create the vacuum. The vacuum should not decrease quickly.
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BRAKE BLEEDING 1. Attach a 3" Hose (5) to the bottom of the Suction Lid (2a). 2. Attach a 23" Hose (4) to the port on the top of the Suction Lid (2a) that does not have the 3" Hose attached, as shown in Figure A. Then, attach the other end of that 23" Hose to the Vacuum Pump (1). 3. Make sure the O-ring (11) is completely seated into the groove on the top of the Cup to provide a good seal. Firmly attach the Suction Lid (2a) to the Cup (3). 4.
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9. Release the vacuum in the Vacuum Pump (1) with the Vacuum Release Valve. Then, disconnect the Brake Bleed Screw Adapter (9) from the vehicle’s brake caliper bleed screw. Note: Do not allow the cup to fill completely with brake fluid. When necessary, release the vacuum in the tool and empty its Cup (3) of old brake fluid. To assist in transport, this set includes a Transport Lid (2b) without hose connections. After the brake fluid is disposed of properly, resume bleeding the brakes. 10.
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PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM Part Description Qty Part Description Qty 1 Vacuum Pump 1 7 “T” Hose Connector 1 2a Suction Lid 1 8 Straight Hose Connector 1 2b Transport Lid 1 9A Brake Bleed Screw Adapter A 1 3 4 oz.
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Limited Manufacturer Warranty FOT makes every effort to ensure that this product meets high quality and durability standards. FOT warrants to the original retail consumer a 1-year limited warranty from the date the product was purchased at retail and each product is free from defects in materials. Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations, or a lack of maintenance.