SEALEY VS055.V3 Injection System Priming Device
Specifications
- Model No:……………………………………………………..VS055.V3
- Application(s): …………………………Vauxhall/Opel; 2.0Di, 2.2Di
- Hose Bore:………………………………………………………… Ø9mm
- Nett Weight: ………………………………………………………. 0.12 kg
Product Usage Instructions
Safety
- Wear eye protection.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Ensure Health and Safety, local authority, and general workshop practice regulations are adhered to when using tools.
- Do not use tools if damaged.
- Maintain tools in good and clean condition for best and safest performance.
- If the vehicle is raised, ensure it is adequately supported with axle stands or ramps and chocks.
- Wear approved eye protection and suitable clothing. Avoid wearing jewellery and tie back long hair.
- Account for all tools, locking bolts, pins, and parts being used and do not leave them on or near the engine.
Introduction
Essential for the reintroduction of fuel into the fuel pump following maintenance such as fitting a new diesel filter or draining the fuel tank. Must be used whenever the fuel system is disturbed.
Operation
- Disconnect the fuel pipe from the filter-to-injection pump using the VS045 Fuel Hose Disconnect Tool.
- Remove the coupling clip from the male connection and insert it into the female connection.
- Connect the priming device between the filter head and the pipe ensuring the hand pump arrow points in the direction of normal fuel flow.
- Squeeze the hand pump several times while checking transparent tubes for air bubbles and fuel. Stop when you feel a lot of resistance indicating the injection pump is primed.
- Crank the engine until it starts (5-10 seconds). If the engine does not start or starts and cuts out, loosen the fuel feed pipe banjo union on the injection pump and squeeze the hand pump until all air is expelled. Then tighten the banjo union and start the engine.
- Stop the engine, disconnect VS055.V3 from the fuel line and filter head. Reinstall locking clips as instructed.
- Reconnect the fuel pipe to the filter head, restart the engine, and check all disturbed connections for fuel leakage.
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these instructions, and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
SAFETY
WARNING! Ensure Health and Safety, local authority, and general workshop practice regulations are adhered to when using tools.
- DO NOT use tools if damaged.
- Maintain tools in good and clean condition for best and safest performance.
- If the vehicle to be worked on is raised, ensure that it is supported adequately with axle stands or ramps and chocks.
- Wear approved eye protection. A full range of personal safety equipment is available from your Sealey stockist.
- Wear suitable clothing to avoid snagging. Do not wear jewellery and tie back long hair.
- Account for all tools, locking bolts, pins and parts being used and do not leave them on or near the engine.
- IMPORTANT: Always refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s service instructions, or a proprietary manual, to establish the current procedure and data. These instructions are provided as a guide only.
WARNING! Ensure that any spilt fuel is cleaned up immediately.
Introduction
Essential for reintroduction of fuel into fuel pump following maintenance such as fitting of new diesel filter or following drainage of fuel tank. Must be used whenever fuel system is disturbed.
Operation
- Disconnect the fuel pipe from the filter-to-injection pump – use VS045 Fuel Hose Disconnect Tool.
- The coupling clip is on the male connection (fig.1A). Remove clip and insert into the female connection (fig.1B).
- Connect the priming device between the filter head and the pipe (fig.1). On the hand pump there is an arrow this must point in the direction of normal fuel flow.
- Squeeze the hand pump several times while checking the transparent tubes either side for air bubbles and fuel, when you feel a lot of resistance stop squeezing, the injection pump is primed.
- Crank the engine until it starts (5-10 seconds). If engine does not start or starts and cuts out, loosen fuel feed pipe banjo union on the injection pump and squeeze hand pump a few times until all the air is expelled from the pipe. Tighten banjo union and start the engine.
- Stop the engine and disconnect VS055.V3 from fuel line and filter head. Remove the two locking clips from the male connectors (fig.1A & C) and re-install into female connectors (fig.1B & D), as in 3.2.
- Re-connect fuel pipe to filter head. Re-start the engine and check all disturbed connections for fuel leakage.
Parts support is available for this product. To obtain a parts listing and/or diagram, please log on to www.sealey.co.uk, email sales@sealey.co.uk or telephone 01284 757500
Environment Protection
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment. When the product becomes completely unserviceable and requires disposal, drain any fluids (if applicable) into approved containers and dispose of the product and fluids according to local regulations.
- Note: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
- Important: No Liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
- Warranty: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which is required for any claim.
Sealey Group, Kempson Way, Suffolk Business Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. IP32 7AR
- 01284 757500
- 01284 703534
- sales@sealey.co.uk
- www.sealey.co.uk
FAQ
Q: Where can I find parts support for this product?
A: Parts support is available for this product. To obtain a parts listing and/or diagram, please log on to www.sealey.co.uk, email sales@sealey.co.uk, or telephone 01284 757500.
Documents / Resources
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