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1.  Information

1.1 

Document warnings

Warning notices—Structure and meaning

Warning notices warn of dangers to the user or people in the 
vicinity. Warning notices also indicate the consequences of the 
hazard as well as preventive action. Warning notices have the 
following structure:

Warning
symbol

KEY WORD – Nature and source of hazard!

Consequences of hazard in the event of failure 
to observe action and information given.

 

h

Hazard prevention action and information.

The key word indicates the likelihood of occurrence and the 
severity of the hazard in the event of non-observance:

Key word

Probability of  
occurrence

Severity of danger if in-
structions not observed

DANGER

Immediate

 impending 

danger

Death

 or 

severe

 injury

WARNING

Possible

 impending 

danger

Death

 or 

severe

 injury

CAUTION

Possible 

dangerous

 

situation

Minor

 injury

Symbols in this documentation

Symbol

Designation Explanation

m

Attention

Warns about possible property damage.

t

Information

Practical hints and other useful information.

1.

2.

Multi-step

operation

Instruction consisting of several steps.

h

One-step

operation

Instruction consisting of one step.

Intermediate

result

An instruction produces a visible interme-

diate result.

Final result

There is a visible final result on completion 

of the instruction.

Warning

Hazard that can cause death or serious in-

jury. Follow the instructions.

Caution

Danger that can cause damage to the 

equipment. Follow the instructions.

Warning

Health warning.

Environmental Dispose of waste in manner consistent with 

local regulations.

Personal 

protection

Wear protective glasses.

Personal 

protection

Wear protective gloves.

1.2 

Important notes

Before start up, connecting and operating MAHLE 
products it is absolutely essential that the Original 
instructions/owner’s manual and, in particular, the 
safety instructions are studied carefully. By doing so 

you can eliminate any uncertainties in handling MAHLE products 
and thus associated safety risks upfront; something which is in 
the interests of your own safety and will ultimately help avoid 
damage to the device. When a MAHLE product is handed over 
to  another  person,  all  documentation  and  and  information  on 
its designated use must be handed over to the person. Contact 
MAHLE if you detect a problem that you cannot solve with this 
manual.

1.2.1  User group

The product may be used by skilled and instructed personnel 
only. Personnel scheduled to be trained, familiarized, instructed 
or to take part in a general training course may only work with 
the product under the supervision of an experienced person.

All work conducted on pressurized equipment may be performed 
by persons with sufficient knowledge and experience in the field 
of refrigeration, cooling systems and coolants and, also be aware 
of the risks involved in the use of pressurized devices.

1.2.2  Agreement

By using the product you agree to the following regulations:

Copyright

Software and data are the property of MAHLE or its suppliers 
and protected against copying by copyright laws, international 
agreements and other national legal regulations. Copying or sell-
ing of data and software or any part thereof is impermissible and 
punishable; in the event of any infringements MAHLE reserves 
the right to proceed with criminal prosecution and to claim for 
damages.

Liability

All data in this program is based—where possible—on manufac-
turer and importer details. MAHLE does not accept liability for the 
correctness and completeness of software and data; liability for 
damage caused by faulty software and data is ruled out. Whatever 
the event, MAHLE liability is restricted to the amount for which 
the customer actually pays for this product. This disclaimer of 
liability does not apply to damages caused by intent or gross 
negligence on the part of MAHLE.

Summary of Contents for BFX-20

Page 1: ...MAHLE BFX 20 EN Operation Manual Brake Fluid Exchage Unit...

Page 2: ...oduct description 6 2 1 Application 6 2 2 Improper use 6 2 3 Operating principle 6 2 4 Scope of delivery 6 2 5 Description of unit 6 2 6 Commissioning 7 2 6 1 Unpack unit 7 2 6 2 Unit setup 7 2 7 Star...

Page 3: ...MAHLE 3 en...

Page 4: ...s manual and in particular the safety instructions are studied carefully By doing so you can eliminate any uncertainties in handling MAHLE products and thus associated safety risks upfront something...

Page 5: ...xchange unit Pull out the plug before doing any work on the brake fluid exchange unit Plug in the plug only when the brake fluid exchange unit is switched off y y Avoid any contact with brake fluid y...

Page 6: ...brake fluid vessel at a pressure of up to 3 5 bar The used brake fluid can then be drained from the individual wheel brake cylinders until the new brake fluid comes out In doing so you avoid having t...

Page 7: ...rtup procedure N N This section describes the connection of the brake fluid ex changeunittothefreshfluidcontaineraswellastheprocedure for bleeding air from the system prior to first use m mYou must st...

Page 8: ...r on the brake fluid exchange unit with switch 3 4 Press the START button 2 and hold it until the pressure has reached at least 0 5 bar The operating pressure max 3 5 bar can be adjusted to the desire...

Page 9: ...ing control module N N If after consulting the service department a malfunction of the brake fluid exchange unit is determined only the control unit needs to be sent in and the repaired m mAlways disc...

Page 10: ...MAHLE 10 BFX 20 Notes en 5 Notes...

Page 11: ...MAHLE Notes 11 en...

Page 12: ...2018 07 06 035 82372 00 MAHLE Aftermarket Inc 10 Innovation Drive York PA 17402 USA 717 840 0678 www servicesolutions mahle com...

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