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Assembly
The following steps are only required if the shock is being used in a bicycle which did not have
this shock fitted as part of its original equipment.
1.
Install the shock in accordance with the specifications of the frame manufacturer.
2.
Check to ensure the rear shock is installed correctly. To do this, release some air (see
chap.5.4) and compress the shock completely in the frame.
The shock must not touch the frame and the full range of movement of all moving parts
must be guaranteed.
3.
Increase the air pressure to the desired pressure (see chap.5.3).
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Using the DT Swiss high pressure shock pump
On shocks that have been purchased as aftermarket components, the DT Swiss shock pump is
part of the supplied package.
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The DT Swiss shock pump has a pressure gauge (1) which can be used to precisely adjust the
shock's pressure. A release valve (2) allows the pressure in the shock to be reduced. A valve lever
(3) on the pump head (4) allows the shock pump to be unscrewed without any loss of pressure.
Operating the shock pump
A
Screw the pump head (4) fully onto the valve
on the shock.
B
Close the valve lever (3) (push the lever
towards the valve) and pump up the shock.
Closing the valve lever (3) opens the valve
on the shock.
Pressing the release valve (2) allows the
pressure in the shock to be reduced.
C
Open the valve lever (3) (push the lever
towards the pump tube).
Opening the valve lever closes the valve on
the shock. No air is able to escape when
the pump is unscrewed.
D
Unscrew the pump head (4) from the valve on the shock.
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