AMMCO 1350 Brake Washer Systems - Manual (Page 5)

OPERATION
NOTE: DO NOT ADD AIR TOOL OIL OR OTHER
OILS TO AIR INLET OF WASHER. UNIT IS
EQUIPPED WITH A COALESCING FILTER
TO CLEAN AIR SUPPLY OF ANY OIL. OILS
COULD DAMAGE THE AIR PUMP AND
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
1. Connect shop air to washer. The air regulator on
the washer is pre-set and cannot be adjusted. The
maximum air pressure that can be supplied to the
washer is 200 psi.
2. The pump will automatically function when the
valve lever is depressed on either the brush or the
flex spout.
NOTE: IT WILL TAKE A FEW SECONDS TO PRIME
THE FLUID SYSTEM THE FIRST TIME IT IS
USED. AFTER THE INITIAL PRIMING, DO
NOT LET THE PUMP RUN DRY. DAMAGE
TO THE PUMP COULD OCCUR WHICH
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
3. Store cover on pan when the washer is not in use
to help prevent evaporation of cleaning solution.
This also prevents any asbestos in the dried solu-
tions from blowing around the shop.
4. The cover can be used as a catch basin when
doing brake work on the floor or on a ser-
vice/alignment rack. Thoroughly rinse cover into
pan after using.
DISC BRAKES
1. Simply saturate the entire brake assembly using
the flex spout prior to working on brakes.
NOTE: NEVER USE THE BRUSH TO CLEAN
BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL THAT WILL
NOT BE REPLACED NOR DRUMS OR
ROTORS THAT WON’T BE TURNED. ANY
OIL OR GREASE THAT MIGHT BE ON THE
BRUSH COULD BE TRANSFERRED TO
THESE BRAKE COMPONENTS.
DRUM BRAKES
1. Before loosening or removing drum, use the flex
spout to wet the inside of the drum and brake
assembly; first, between the drum and backing
plate. Then, if the vehicle had adjustment slots;
remove the plug and insert the flex spout to wet
the inside.
2. If you are doing an inspection, wet the inside of
the drum everywhere except the area between the
10 o’clock and the 2 o’clock to make it easier to
determine if the wheel cylinder is leaking.
3. Pull the drum off approximately one-inch and wet
the brake assembly again.
4. Remove drum and rinse in pan of washer.
5. Check for wheel cylinder leakage and finish wash-
ing the assembly.
6. If after inspection the brakes do not need servic-
ing, allow them to air dry before reinstalling the
drum.
NOTE: NEVER USE THE BRUSH TO CLEAN
BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL THAT WILL
NOT BE REPLACED NOR DRUMS OR
ROTORS THAT WON’T BE TURNED. ANY
OIL OR GREASE THAT MIGHT BE ON THE
BRUSH COULD BE TRANSFERRED TO
THESE BRAKE COMPONENTS.
7. When doing a complete brake job, thoroughly
clean off shoes, drums, and backing plate.
8. Place small brake components in parts basket for
convenient cleaning and reassembly.
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