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2.6 

Commissioning

 

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All  the  operations  described  in  this  section  must  be  
performed prior to first use.

2.6.1  Unpack unit

 

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When removing the packaging, use care to ensure there is 
no damage caused to the BFX-20 unit or any of the included 
accessories.

 

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Do not unplug any electrical connections and only have in-
ternal components opened and repaired by trained customer 
service personnel.

 

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Contact customer service in the event of any transportation 
damage.

2.6.2  Unit setup

Place the brake maintenance device on a level surface. Make 
sure the filling hose is not under me-chanical load caused by, for 
example, the vehicle being lifted up on a hydraulic ramp.

During operation and use, the workplace is the area surrounding 
the brake maintenance device. Otherwise, no permanent work-
place for the brake maintenance device is foreseen.

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Startup procedure

 

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This section describes the connection of the brake fluid ex-
change unit to the fresh fluid container as well as the procedure 
for bleeding air from the system prior to first use.

 

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You  must  strictly  obey  all  safety  instructions  described  in 
Section 1.3 of this manual.

1. 

Prior to initial operation, ensure proper voltage is being sup-
plied to the unit.

2. 

Position the unit on a firm and level surface.

3. 

Unscrew the lid of the new brake fluid container.

4. 

Place new fluid container in the holder of the unit.

5. 

Feed the suction hoses down to the base of the container. 
The depth can be adjusted by sliding the rubber cone up/
down the hoses.

6. 

In order to bleed the brake fluid exchange unit, do not mount 
the adapter on the vehicle, but onto the fill hose and hold over 
a waste fluid bottle.

7. 

Press switch 3 (Fig. 2) to 

ON

 position.

8. 

Then press and hold switch 2 (Fig. 2) to 

ON

 position.

9. 

Hold  adater  over  the  waste  fluid  bottle  until  brake  fluid  is 
dispensed without any air bubbles.

10. 

Disconnect adapter from fill hose while pump is running and 
press switch 3 to 

OFF

 position.

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...

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