AL-KO AL-KO IQ7 Bleeding the Hydraulic System Operating instructions

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Model: AL-KO IQ7 Bleeding the Hydraulic System

Type: Operating instructions

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IQ7 Bleeding the Hydraulic System

AL-KO IQ7 Bleeding the Hydraulic System is a pressure bleed gun that simplifies the bleeding process of hydraulic brake systems. It features a unique lubricating felt washer for easy barrel lubrication and a sight glass for monitoring brake fluid levels. The IQ7 is designed to prevent air from entering the hydraulic system and ensures efficient brake performance. With its user-friendly design and detailed instructions, the IQ7 is suitable for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.

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Bleeding the Hydraulic System Instructions

Bleeding instructions using AL-KO iQ7 Pressure Bleed Gun

1. Fillreservoirwithcleanbrakeuidtojustbelowthetopofthesightglass.

2. Placethepressurebleedgunsocketgentlyovertheneckofthereservoirapplyinggentlepressuretolocatethebleedsocketin

place(asshownindiagram1).

3. Screwthelidinplacetosecurethesocket.

4. DonotpushonwithexcessiveforceordamagemaybecausedtothereservoirortheOringonthepressurebleedgunsocket.

5. Placetheotherendofthebleedguntubeintoabottleorcontaineroffresh,newbrakeuid(seediagram2).

6. Openthebleedscrew(startwiththefurthermostcalliper)atleastonefullturn.Placeaclearexiblehoseoverthebleedscrew

andimmersetheotherendintoacontainerpartiallylledwithbrakeuid.

7. Squeezethepressurebleedgunrepeatedly(seediagram3-butnottoofastorcavitationsmayoccur)ensuringthatthebulk

brakeuidtankandthereservoirdonotrunoutofbrakeuidorairwillenterthehydraulicsystem.Atnostagelettheuid

levelinthereservoirfallbelowtheminimumuidlevelindicator.

8. Continuesqueezingthepressurebleedgununtilthebrakeuidintheexiblehoseattachedtothebleedscrewisfreeofair

bubbles and tighten the bleed screw.

9. Repeattheprocesswiththenextfurthermostcalliperawayfromtheactuator.

10. Bleedtheothersideofthetrailerstartingwiththeclosestcallipertotheactuatorrstasabove.

11. Connectthetrailertothetowvehicleandturnonignitiontoactivateactuator.Allowthecompressortofullychargethe

actuator(approx90seconds).Oncethecompressorhasstoppedapplythebrakes,andholdonfora5secondperiodand

release.Repeatthis4times.

12. Checkthebrakeuidlevelinthereservoir.Itshouldnotexceedthetopofthesightglassmaximumlevel.

13. Replacetheuidreservoircap.

IMPORTANT

Before removing the pressure bleed gun from the reservoir, make sure that there is no pressure in the system (pressure bleed

gun has fully returned to the rest position) or brake uid spillage will occur causing paint damage.

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 Toprimethebleeder

Turnthedoseadjusterto12.5mlposition.Holdtheapplicatorverticallyupwardsandprimebysqueezingthe

handlecompletelyforwarduntilallairhasbeenexpelledfromthetubingandbleedgun.

To lubricate the bleeder

Thebleederhasauniquelubricatingfeltwasherenablingthebarreltobelubricatedaftereachuse.To

relubricatethefeltwasher,removethebarrelanddipthepiston(o-ringandfeltwasher)intobrakeuid.

N.B. Do not use mineral based oils such as CRC.

WARNING - Correctbleedingoftheactuatoriscriticalastrappedairgreatlyreducestheefciencythebrakes.

Whenthebleedingprocessiscomplete,checkallbleederscrewstoensurethattheyaresecureanddonot

leak.Failuretoproperlyinstall,operateandmaintainyourAL-KOiQ7brakingsystemcancausemalfunction

resultinginpossibleseriousorfatalinjuriesand/orpropertydamage.

Monitorthebrakeuidlevelinthereservoirsothattheactuatorisnotrunwithout.

WARNING -FailuretobleedtheAL-KOiQ7actuatoraccordingtomanufacturersinstructionmaycause

equipmentdamageandvoidtheproductwarranty.

Under no circumstances should the AL-KO iQ7 actuator be used to bleed the brake system.

WARNING - Thebleedingdeviceisnotdesignedtowithstandextremepressurizationsoshouldneverbe

pumpedcontinuouslywithoutatleastonebrakebleedscrewbeinginanopenposition.Failuretoobserve

thiswarningmaycausethebleedguntofail,andpossiblepropertydamagemayoccurthroughbrakeuid

contamination!

WARNING -TheendofthebleedingdevicehosenotconnectedtotheAL-KOiQ7shouldalwaysbesubmerged

inabottleofcleanbrakeuid.Failuretofollowthisproceduremayresultinairbeingpumpedintothebrake

systemandthefullbleedprocedureneedingtoberepeated.

Further Information can be obtained by contacting

AL-KO or by visiting: www.alko.com.au

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