Clarke CHT 224, 1801224 User guide

WARNING: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

3 PIECE COIL SPRING COMPRESSOR

MODEL NO: CHT224

PART NO: 1801224

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

LS1019 - ISS 1

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the CLARKE 3 piece Coil Spring Compressor

The tool is essential for the safe refurbishment of vehicle suspension units. It
enables operators to have full control over compression and decompression
of the coiled spring.

If you do not use the tool as described, you may damage the tool or the
vehicle on which you are working. You may also injure yourself.

We cannot consider any warranty claim if you have used the tool in any way
other than that described in these instructions, or if you have used it for any
other purpose than that for which it is intended nor can we be held
responsible in any way for injury caused while using the tool.

Read these instructions through carefully before you use the tool.

SPECIFICATION

Capacity 1500 kg

Maximum Jaw Opening 220 mm

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WARNING NOTICES

The following explanations are displayed in this manual, on the labeling, and
on all other information provided with this product:

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

READ INSTRUCTIONS

• Thoroughly read and understand these product instructions before using
the Coil Spring Compressor.

• Keep these product instructions for future reference.

IMPROPER MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR WORK CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH!

• Performing automotive repair work can cause injury, vehicle accidents
and death. DO NOT attempt to use this tool or begin work without
proper training and a thorough understanding of motor vehicle
mechanical systems.

• Always consult the manufacturer’s service manual or reference
materials on the particular vehicle under repair for the proper
procedures before using this tool.

IMPROPER VEHICLE JACKING CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH!

• Always consult the manufacturer’s service manual or reference
materials on the particular vehicle under repair for the proper jacking
procedures.

PINCH HAZARD!

• Keep hands and fingers away from moving components.

EYE INJURY HAZARD!

• Particles may be ejected from components under great pressure
causing eye injury. Wear ANSI approved eye protection while using.

FALL HAZARD!

• Parts may suddenly shift while being operated. Failure to ensure proper
footing can quickly result in a fall which could inflict serious personal
injury or property damage.

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OPERATION

DANGER: COIL SPRINGS ARE UNDER TREMENDOUS PRESSURE! SUDDEN
RELEASE CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH!

DANGER: INJURY HAZARD! CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED MANUFACTURER’S
SERVICE MANUAL OR REFERENCE MATERIAL ON THE PARTICULAR VEHICLE
UNDER REPAIR FOR THE PROPER PROCEDURES BEFORE USE. IMPROPER
MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR WORK CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH!

CAUTION: DO NOT USE AN IMPACT OR OTHER POWERED DRIVER. USE
ONLY A HAND-POWERED RATCHET OR WRENCH TO OPERATE.

1. Place the spring compressors over the
spring as shown.

• Distribute the spring compressors

evenly around the spring.

• Fit the spring compressors as close

as possible to the top and bottom
coils of the spring.

• Make sure that the safety jaw of

each spring compressor is correctly
closed around the spring coil

2. Using a 24mm wrench or socket
spanner, tighten all three spring
compressors to remove any slack from
each side until they are gripping the
spring securely and evenly.

• A small amount of lubricant on the

screw threads will assist free
movement during use and protect
the threads from wear.

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3. Tighten the spring compressor to
compress the spring using equal
pressure from each clamp, ensuring
that the spring remains straight. If the
spring starts to bend to one side,
correct this by tightening the slackest
side.

WARNING: DO NOT TIGHTEN ANY
OF THE SPRING COMPRESSORS
MORE THAN 2 TURNS AT A TIME TO
AVOID UNEVEN TENSION IN THE
SPRING, RESULTING IN SUDDEN
AND VIOLENT RELEASE.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE AN IMPACT
OR OTHER POWERED DRIVER. USE
ONLY A HAND-POWERED RATCHET
OR WRENCH TO OPERATE.

4. When the spring has been sufficiently compressed to be released from the
vehicle suspension components, lift the spring and compression tool
carefully away.

5. If the spring is part of a suspension strut assembly , the top swivel can now
be disassembled from the strut while the spring remains compressed.
Thereafter, the spring can be lifted away complete with the compressor
tool.

6. To release the spring from the spring compressor, carefully slacken each
side of the tool a couple of turns at a time, ensuring that the spring remains
straight at all times.

WARNING: DO NOT SLACKEN ANY OF THE SPRING COMPRESSORS MORE
THAN 2 TURNS AT A TIME TO AVOID UNEVEN TENSION IN THE SPRING,
RESULTING IN SUDDEN AND VIOLENT RELEASE.

7. When the spring is fully relaxed, disconnect the spring compression tool
and remove.

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