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OIPM#90000-SSC2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Always follow vehicle manufacturers recommendation
for removal and installation
1. Secure base of strut in compressor fixture by
adjustable strut shaft clasp.
2. Secure spring with claw assembly.
3. Pump to compress spring.
4. Install safety bar in upright directly above strut
spring channel (please refer fig. 6 ).
5. Remove nut and retainer cup assembly.
6. Decompress spring and remove.
7. Replace damaged components.
8. Install spring and compress.
9. Install retainer cup assembly and nut.
10. Tighten retainer nut.
11. Remove safety bar from operation step #4 position.
Reposition to near top of upright channel.
12. Decompress spring and remove strut assembly from
fixture.
MAINTENANCE
Lubrication of upright is required in normal service. If
service environment has a history of producing rust, it
may be necessary to coat all exposed surfaces with a
light machine oil.
DO NOT
allow lubricant to contact
claw assemblies nor strut springs. IF SO, clean and
dry thoroughly before using the spring compressor.
Fig. 6
insert through
upright
safety
bar
strut spring
channel
upright
Symptom
Possible Causes
Corrective Action
Ram will not extend
Ram bleeds off
Will not extend to full extension
• Release valve not tightly closed
• Overload condition
• Fluid level low
• Fluid level low
• Air trapped in system
• Release valve not tightly closed
• Overload condition
• Hydraulic unit malfunction
• Ensure release valve tightly closed
• Remedy overload condition
• Ensure release valve tightly closed
• Remedy overload condition
• Contact Omega Tech. Service
• Ensure proper fluid level
• Ensure proper fluid level
• With ram fully retracted, remove oil
filler plug to let pressurized air
escape, then reinstall oil filler plug
Poor performance
Ram will not retract after
unloading
• Reservoir overfilled
• Linkages binding
• Drain fluid to proper level
• Clean and lubricate moving parts
TROUBLESHOOTING
