Mastercool 72485-PRC Universal Hydraulic Flaring Tool Set
WARNING! Wear safety goggles when using this tool.
PRE-OPERATION SET-UP
- Open the relief valve to fully recess the piston, then close it tightly.
- Rotate the yoke fully counter-clockwise to bottom out the adapter seat.
PUSH CONNECT, GM FUEL LINE FLARING, GM TRANSMISSION COOLING LINE INSTRUCTIONS.
- Rotate the yoke fully counter-clockwise. Place the adapter onto the adapter seat on the end of the piston.
- Insert the tube between the dies so it is even with the edge as shown.
- Insert dies and tubing into the yoke using the stabilising lever.
- Make sure the die and tube are level before tightening. (Important to securely fasten before moving on to step #4)
- Grasp the yoke and rotate the hydraulic cylinder clockwise until it stops. (The adapter should engage the die.)
- Begin squeezing the lever and continue until the edge of the adapter meets the die or the pumping action shows substantial resistance.
- Release the pressure by opening the relief valve.
- Grasp the yoke and rotate the tool Counter-clockwise to remove the adapter from the dice.
- Loosen the tightening bar and remove the tube. It should look something like the sketch below.
45˚ DOUBLE FLARING AND METRIC BUBBLE FLARING INSTRUCTIONS
- Rotate the yoke fully counter-clockwise. Place the MALE adapter onto the adapter seat on the end of the piston. Remember to use the correct die set.
- Follow steps 2-7 ofthe push connect flaring instructions. If forming 45˚ double flares, continue to step.
- If forming a tri-bubble flare, loosen the “T” Handle and remove the die blocks and tube.
- Remove the male adapter and insert the cone-shaped adapter onto the adapter seat.
- Follow steps 4-7 of the push-connect flaring instructions
- Loosen the tightening bar and remove the tube. It should look something like the sketch below.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The piston does not seem to advance when the lever is pushed.
- Close the relief valve.
- The hydraulic fluid is too cold. Close the relief valve and pump the lever several times to warm the oil.
- The push-connect flare does not seem to be formed correctly.
- After the tubing is positioned in the tool, the yoke must be rotated into the die before one begins to squeeze the lever.
- The tightening bar must be very tight.
- The tubing is stuck inside the adapter.
- After flaring, you must rotate the yoke counter-clockwise to pull the adapter out of the tubing.
- This must be done before releasing the tightening bar and attempting to remove the tubing.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
| Part # | Description | Part # | Description |
| 71202 | Hydra-Flare Assembly | 71097-01 | 45˚ Flaring Cone |
| 72485-PB | Plastic Box for 72475 | ||
| Push Connect Adapter Die Sets | |||
| 71205 | 5/16” Push Connect Adapter | 71215 | 5/16” Push Connect Die Set |
| 71206 | 3/8” Push Connect Adapter | 71216 | 3/8” Push Connect Die Set |
| 71204 | 1/4” Push Connect Adapter | 71214 | 1/4” Push Connect Die Set |
| 45˚ & Double Flaring Adapter Die Sets | |||
| 71097-01 | 45˚ Cone | ||
| 71097-03 | 3/16” Double Flare Adapter | 71097-13 | 3/16” Double Flare Die Set |
| 71097-04 | 1/4” Double Flare Adapter | 71097-14 | 1/4” Double Flare Die Set |
| 71097-05 | 5/16” Double Flare Adapter | 71097-15 | 5/16” Double Flare Die Set |
| 71097-06 | 3/8” Double Flare Adapter | 71097-16 | 3/8” Double Flare Die Set |
| 71097-08 | 1/2” Double Flare Adapter | 71097-18 | 1/2” Double Flare Die Set |
| GM Fuel Line Adapter Die Sets | |||
| 71405 | 5/16” Adapter | 71415 | 5/16” Die Set |
| 71406 | 3/8” Adapter | 71416 | 3/8” Die Set |
| Metric Bubble Flaring Adapter Die Sets | |||
| 71475-4M | 4.75 mm Adapter | 71475-14M | 4.75 mm Die Set |
| 71475-6M | 6 mm Adapter | 71475-16M | 6 mm Die Set |
| 71475-8M | 8 mm Adapter | 71475-18M | 8 mm Die Set |
| 71475-10M | 10 mm Adapter | 71475-110M | 10 mm Die Set |
| GM Transmission Cooling Line Adapter Die Sets | |||
| 71099-06 | 3/8” Adapter | 71099-16 | 3/8” Die Set |
| 71099-08 | 1/2” Adapter | 71099-18 | 1/2” Die Set |
Please note these instructions cover all dies and adapters available. Your model may not include all of the dies and adapters listed. Test Equipment Depot – 800.517.8431 – 5 Commonwealth Ave, MA 01801
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Documents / Resources
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