Topeak Alien DX, Alien XS, Alien RX User Manual

ALiEN

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The ultimate tool for road and mountain biking

Separating the

•ALiEN

1. Flip open safety lock.

2. H

3. Slide Allen tool apart.

4. Reverse above procedure for reassembly.

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DX

old flat tool section in one hand while depressing the locking button with your thumb.

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ALiEN™ series tool

User's Guide

GB

Using the T25 Torx Bit

Tighten disc brake rotor bolts with the T25 Torx bit.

4 mm Allen Key

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ALiEN

DX

27 tools

ALiEN™ XS

17 tools

Topeak ALiEN series tool. It's the first two-piece mini tool designed

Congratulations on your purchase of a

for both road and mountain cyclists.

The ALiEN series tools fold neatly for easy carrying.

Each tool is designed for

maximum durability and strength for years of use.

This guide will instruct you in the proper use

of your ALiEN series tool.

Please read all instructions and warnings carefully

before using the ALiEN series tool.

ALiEN™ RX

16 tools

2

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ALiEN

To separate, press tab and slide section A as shown.

WARNING

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RX and ALiEN™XS

A section

Tab

B section

The knife blades on the ALiEN series tools are sharp.

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Be careful when using the knife blade. Use extreme caution
when opening and closing your ALiEN series tool.

Using Locking Device on A section

The locking device is used both to lock tools in place for use and to keep tools
from deploying when stored. For additional safety, the locking device is used for
knife blade storage.

!

WARNING

Locking Device

The A section contains a very sharp knife blade. Be careful
when using the knife blade. Make sure the knife blade is
locked securely in the open position when used. Failure
to lock knife blade during use can result in serious injury.
Be careful when storing knife blade. Make sure all fingers
are clear of blade path. Be sure knife blade is locked closed
during storage to prevent accidental deployment.

Using the 5mm and 8mm Allen K eys

These two tools are combined.
Slide down the 8mm Allen head to use
the 5mm Allen key.
Slide up to use the 8mm Allen key.

Using Pedal Wrench

The ALiEN

WARNING

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DX Tool is equipped with a mini pedal wrench for emergency use.

Remove mini pedal wrench from B section

Insert 8mm Allen key into 8mm
hex on mini pedal wrench.
Unfold tools as shown for
additional leverage.

The mini pedal wrench is for emergency use only.
The mini pedal wrench's strength is limited.

!

Never attempt to remove securely attached pedals from
crank using the mini pedal wrench.

Prepare to Ride

Using Chain Tool

Install new chain pin or remove old chain pin.

Primary Chain

Link Fence

Use Primary Chain Link Fence to install or
remove chain pin. Use Secondary Chain
Link Fence to loosen stiff links.

Secondary

Chain Link Fence

Using Chain Tool on

• The A section serves as the handle for
the chain tool.

• The chain tool is inserted into the 8mm
box wrench located on the A section.

A section B section

• The chain tool may be inserted at
different angles to the box wrench for
better chain access.

• The
section is used to operate the chain tool.

ALiEN

5mm Allen key located on the B

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XS

OPTIONAL PARTS (sold separately)

F55

Art no. TC1008 Art no. TMS-SP21

F66

5 mm Allen key

Press chain pin as little as
necessary to loosen the
stiff link.

Chain Pin Tool:

available in ALiEN II & Mini 18.

When pressing in the chain pin, push down on the top of
the chain to keep it fully engaged in the chain link fence.
Make sure the press pin of the chain tool is centered against

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WARNING

• A single tire lever is located on the plastic body of both

A and B sections.

• To access tire lever on the A section, unfold all tools,

except knife blade, to their open and locked position.

• To access tire lever on the B section, unfold all tools.

the chain pin.

Using Tire Levers on

ALiEN™DX

Tool maintenance

The folding resistance of the A section and the B section can be adjusted by using
the 4mm Allen key, screwdriver, or #1 philips.

Adjusting folding
resistance with 4mm
Allen key.

NOTE: ALiEN

8mm open end wrench should be
used for disc brake bleed nuts only.

NOTE:

LIMITED WARRANTY

2-year Warranty: All mechanical components against manufacturer defects only.

Warranty Claim Requirements

T o obtain warranty service, you must have your original sales receipt. Items returned
without a sales receipt will assume that the warranty begins on the date of manufacture.
All warranties will be void if The ALiEN is damaged due to user abuse, system alteration,
modification, or used in any way not intended as described in this user's guide.

The specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

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Lubricate ALiEN tools with teflon based lubricant when needed.

Topeak products are available only from professional bicycle shops.

Please contact your nearest Topeak authorized bicycle dealer for any questions.

For customers in the USA, call: 1-800-250-3068 Website: www.topeak.com

Copyright © Topeak, Inc. Printed in Taiwan / 2006

Adjusting folding
resistance with #1
Phillips.

Adjusting folding
resistance with
screwdriver

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DX

M-TT01-GB 4/06

Mount clip bag on seat post

F55

Rubber

Pad

Allen Key

Mount clip bag on stem

F66

Remove stem cap.

5mm

Allen Key

Logo facing

forward

4mm

Release

Facing

forward

Prepare to Ride

Button