Sealey PFT12 On-Vehicle Micro Brake Pipe Flaring Tool 3/16" SAE
Model No: PFT12
Introduction
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.
This tool produces accurate automotive SAE flares on 3/16" pipes. Its lightweight body makes it ideal for splicing in replacement sections of brake pipe on-vehicle. It is suitable for copper, cupro-nickel, and steel pipes.
Safety
IMPORTANT: Please read these instructions carefully. Note the safe operational requirements, warnings, and 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.
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- ⚠️ WARNING! Ensure Health & Safety, local authority, and general workshop practice requirements are adhered to when using this equipment. Familiarise yourself with the application and limitations, as well as the potential hazards of the set.
- This set is suitable for steel pipe.
- Maintain the set in good condition.
- Replace or repair damaged parts. Use genuine parts only. Unauthorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
- Locate the flaring set in a suitable work area, keep the area clean and tidy, and ensure there is adequate lighting.
- ⚠️ WARNING! Always wear approved eye or face protection when using the flaring tools.
- Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the working area.
- ❌ DO NOT use the set for any purpose other than for which it is designed.
- ❌ DO NOT use the set if any parts are damaged or missing, as this may cause failure and/or personal injury.
- ❌ DO NOT allow untrained persons to use the set.
- ❌ DO NOT attempt to flare piping when you are tired, under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating medication.
- When not in use, clean set components, replace in case, and store in a safe, dry, childproof area.
⚠️ WARNING! The safe operation of a vehicle, or other equipment, may well depend on the quality of the flare produced. Discard any flare which is mis-formed.
⚠️ WARNING! The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be applied by the operator.
Specification
Model No: PFT12
Contents: 3/16" SAE
Operation
⚠️ WARNING! Ensure you are familiar with the various types of flare before using this equipment.
⚠️ WARNING! Before using the flaring kit, ensure that you have read and understood the 'Safety Instructions' in Section 1.
Preparation of the Brake Pipe
- The end of the pipe must be cut square.
- The outside edge of the pipe must be chamfered to approximately 0.25mm x 45°.
IMPORTANT: If the pipe is plastic covered, this must be cut back for 6mm from the end of the pipe to be flared. Ensure the pipe is not scored or any metal removed during this operation. DO NOT use an abrasive cloth.
IMPORTANT: If the pipe is painted, it is recommended that the paint be removed for the length of the die by a chemical paint remover, not an abrasive cloth. Observe all manufacturers' precautions when using chemical paint remover. Finally, remove any grease present. These two operations will improve the die jaw grip whilst flaring.
Creation of 3/16" SAE Single Flare
Figure 1: Brake Pipe Flaring Tool Components and Process
The diagram illustrates the Sealey PFT12 brake pipe flaring tool and its operation.
Components:
- Tool Body: The main housing.
- Die Jaws: Grip the brake pipe.
- Locking Screws: Secure the die jaws onto the pipe.
- Stop: Screws into the tool body to control flare depth, features a hexagonal head.
- Punch: Double-ended (OP1 and OP2). OP1 is for single flares, OP2 for double flares.
Process for Single Flare:
- Use the SAE tool, stop, and double-ended punch.
- Screw the stop into the tool to within 5mm of the hexagon.
- Slide the tool onto the pipe.
- Tighten the locking screws by hand, just enough to grip the pipe. DO NOT over tighten at this stage or the stop will damage the pipe.
- Screw the stop down until fully tightened against the hexagon shoulder. (A 16mm ratchet spanner is recommended, but not included.)
- Tighten the locking screws fully to clamp the pipe. (A 10mm ratchet spanner is recommended, but not included.) If the locking screws are not tight enough, the pipe will push back during the flare process and will not produce the correct flare.
- Undo and remove the stop.
- Insert the OP1 end punch and tighten fully up to the hexagon in order to form the flare.
- Unscrew the punch. The single flare is now complete.
- Undo the locking screws and remove the tool from the pipe.
Note: A spot of grease on the end of the punch helps the flare process.
Creation of 3/16" SAE Double Flare
Double Flare Creation Process
To create a double flare:
- Firstly, follow steps 4.2.1 to 4.2.10. to form a single flare.
- Reverse the punch and insert the OP2 end into the tool. Fully tighten it up to the hexagon in order to form the double flare.
- Unscrew the punch.
- Undo the locking screws and remove the tool from the pipe. The double flare is now complete.
The diagram also shows visual representations of setting pipe length, forming a single flare using the OP1 punch end, and forming a double flare using both OP1 and OP2 punch ends.
Environmental Protection and WEEE Regulations
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[WEEE symbol] WEEE REGULATIONS: Dispose of this product at the end of its working life in compliance with the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). When the product is no longer required, it must be disposed of in an environmentally protective way. Contact your local solid waste authority for recycling information.
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Warranty and Contact Information
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
Phone: 01284 757500
Email: sales@sealey.co.uk
Website: www.sealey.co.uk
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