Gas-Filled Strut, Venting

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-- Clamp the gas-filled strut in area -x- = 50 mm into the vise.

Fig 1: Clamping Area Of Gas Strut In Vise

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WARNING:

Only clamp the gas strut in area -x-. Otherwise, an accident may occur.

-- Cut open the cylinder of the gas-filled strut within the first third of the total cylinder length, using the piston rod end of the cylinder as a reference point.

NOTE:

Always wear eye protection when sawing.

Cover the area of the sawed portion with a clean cloth.

Dispose of the oil and cleaning cloths properly.