QuickJack BL-3500SLX, Setup And Operation Manual, Page: 22 / 72

QuickJack™ Portable Car Jack
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P/N 5900959 — Rev. L1 — December 2020
About Thread Sealants
Your QuickJack comes with a bottle of Liquid Thread Sealant.
Thread Sealant lubricates and fills the gaps between the Fitting threads, and leaves no residue that
could contaminate the Hydraulic Fluid. Other types of sealants can shred during installation or removal
and eventually enter the Hydraulic System.
To apply Thread Sealant :
1. Make sure the Fittings and connectors you are going to use are clean and dry.
If you are adding Thread Sealant to a Fitting or connector that has already been used with a
different sealant, use a wire brush to thoroughly remove the old sealant before adding more.
2. Apply a small amount of Thread Sealant to the first four threads of the Fitting.
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WARNING Make sure to wear the proper protective equipment when handling Thread Sealant.
You only need a small amount because the sealant spreads to the other threads as it is tightened
into place.
If you put too much, the excess liquid will be pushed out when the Fitting is tightened; use a rag to
wipe the excess.
3. Tighten the Fitting into the connector; do
not
over tighten the Fitting.
4. Allow the manufacturer-recommended curing time before pressurizing the system.
About Quick-Connect Fittings
Quick-Connect Fittings let you quickly connect and disconnect the QuickJack’s Hydraulic Hoses. This
makes it easier to separate the Hydraulic Hoses from the Power Unit for storage or to get the Power
Unit out of the way if the QuickJack Frames are engaged on a Locking Position.
Quick-Connect Fittings have a lock ball that lets you lock a connection.
To lock a connection : Push the Male Quick-Connect Fitting into the Female Quick-Connect Fitting,
then turn the Moveable Section so that the Lock Ball is not opposite the Notch.
To unlock and disconnect a connection
: Turn the Moveable Section so the Lock Ball is
opposite the Notch, then pull back on the Moveable Section and pull out the Male Quick-Connect
Fitting.