摘要 |
A bleed and fill system apparatus and method for in line servicing of shock suppressor reservoirs is provided. Vacuum and fluid canisters are mounted to a backpack that can be carried by maintenance personnel to the locations of shock suppressors. The apparatus includes a valve for attachment to the reservoir of the shock suppressor. Fluid lines interconnect the valve to the canisters. The valve is operable to independently connect either the vacuum canister or the fluid canister to the reservoir of the shock suppressor, such that when the vacuum canister is connected to the reservoir, air is bled from the fluid lines and connections to the shock suppressor and when the fluid canister is connected to the reservoir, fluid enters the reservoir to replace lost fluid. The system thereby permits in line servicing of shock suppressors without removal of the shock suppressor from its housing and mountings.
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