Formula RX - FOREWORD; Essential Fluids, Lubricants, and Adhesives

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FOREWORD
Hydraulicbrakefluid
UseonlyDOT4Superhydraulicbrakefluidfromsealedcontainers.DoNOTleavethebottlesof
DOTfluidopenforalongtimeasthisproductabsorbsmoistureintheairandthiswillchangeits
physical properties, seriously affecting the efficiency of the brakes. Change the oil in the system
every year tomaximizeperformance (seeDrainingintheinstructionsmanual-
http://support.formula-brake.com.)
WARNING: Besidesdamagingpaint,thebrakesystem’sfluidisextremelyhaz-
ardous if it comes in contact with the eyes or skin.
Alwayswearlatexgloveswhenhandling.
Intheeventofeyecontactflushwithfreshwaterandseekmedicalassistance
immediately.IntheeventofleakageoraccidentalcontactwiththeDOT4brake
fluid,pleaserefertothesafetysheetavailableontheinternetat:
http://support.formula-brake.com.
Generallubricants
UsesilicongreaseforEPDMseals.FORMULASRLrecom-
mends:UNISILKONTKN1011byKLUBERorKLUBERSYN-
THESOGLEP1.
CAUTION: Do not use any type of lubricants in the
areaofthepistonoperatingpin(shownbythearrow
inthefigure)becauseitincludesEPDMO-Rings.
CAUTION: Use of inappropriate type of grease may
compromise the integrity of the seals and cause dam-
age to the system and therefore to the user.
Loctite® for screw lock
WerecommendusingmediumstrengthLoctite®(Loctite®
222or242)(whereindicated)onallthreadedfasteners.
AfterapplyingLoctite®andfittingthefastener,cleanany
excessLoctite®withacloth.LettheLoctite®dryforatleast
24hoursBEFOREuse.
WARNING: TheLoctite®usedinsomepartsfoundinthisproductcanbedan-
gerous if it comes into contact with your eyes or skin.