User Manual

Form No. 552751
Parts List &
Operating Instructions
for: 8101
655 Eisenhower Drive
Owatonna, MN 55060-0995 USA
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Fluid Extractor—6 Liter
Setup
1. Attach the 8100-1 hose (with the quick coupler and
shutoff valve) to the uid extractor as shown.
2. Close the shutoff valve on the hose by fully turning
the valve clockwise or counterclockwise.
3. Insert the 8100-3 suction tube into the opening of
the uid to be extracted. If using the 8100-2 brake
bleeder suction hose to bleed brakes, attach the
suction tube to the brake bleeder on the wheel
cylinder or caliper.
4. Attach the selected suction tube to the quick coupler
on the 8100-1 suction adapter hose.
Air Pump Operation
1. Open the shutoff on the 8100-1 suction adapter
hose. Turn the valve 1/4 turn so the valve handle
is in-line with the hose.
2. Connect shop air to the air tting on the 8101.
3. Open the shutoff valve on the air supply valve. Turn
the valve 1/4 turn so the valve handle is in-line with
the air supply line.
4. The air pump will draw uid into the 8101.
Brake Bleeder Suction Hose
Refer to the vehicle service manual, and follow the
manufacturer's brake bleeding sequence.
CAUTION: To prevent equipment damage, do not
completely empty the master cylinder of brake
uid.
1. Attach the 8100-2 hose to the brake bleeder.
2. With the air pump operating, open the brake bleeder
screw 1/2 to 1 turn. Brake uid will be sucked
through the 8100-2 hose and into the 8101.
3. Close the bleeder screw when no air bubbles are
seen in the uid being sucked through the 8100-2
hose.
4. Check the brake uid level in the master cylinder,
and rell if needed.
5. Repeat the procedure for the next bleeder.
To empty the 8101, remove the 8100-1 suction adapter
hose and pour the contents into an appropriate waste
container.
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury, wear
eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 and
OSHA standards.
8100-1
Suction
Adapter
Hose
8100-2
Brake
Bleeder Hose
8100-3 Hose
(1/4" ID x 25/64" OD)
© 2009 SPX
Rev. A February 10, 2009
Fluid
Extractor