Ares 43012 User manual

3/8 MICROMETER TORQUE WRENCH
OPERATIONS MANUAL
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WARNINGS
• Make sure to read and understand these instructions carefully, including all safety information, before using torque wrench.
• This tool is a precision measuring instrument. Handle with care and store properly.
• Do not attempt to increase leverage of this wrench with any other device. Failure to follow all instructions could result in
damage to torque wrench, property damage, or injury.
• This wrench is shipped ready to use, calibrated and tested to an accuracy of +/- 3%. To maintain this accuracy, it is
important that your wrench is stored at the lowest torque setting, 10 ft/lbs (13.6 Nm). This setting relieves extra tension on
the internal spring, eliminating fatigue to critical components.
• Do not exceed adjusted torque setting while operating wrench. Release when click sounds.
• Do not use wrench to break free stuck fasteners or to loosen fasteners.
Torque Range – 10 – 100 ft/lbs (13.6 – 135 Nm)

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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. If wrench has not been used for a long period of time, set the wrench
to a low torque setting and operate it several times. This will allow the
internal lubricants to lubricate moving parts.
2. When wrench is not in use, make sure to set torque adjustment at the
lowest setting, 10 ft/lbs (13.6 Nm) (Fig. A). Do not turn handle below
lowest torque setting or damage may occur.
3. This wrench is a precision measuring instrument. Take care to operate
your wrench correctly. Store in a clean, dry environment.
4. Clean wrench by wiping with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. Do not
immerse in any type of liquid or cleaner. This may damage the internal
components of the wrench.
5. It is recommended that you recalibrate your torque wrench every 12
months or if dropped. This will ensure proper accuracy and operation.
Fig. A
SETTING SPECIFIED TORQUE
This is a dual-range torque wrench marked with foot pounds (ft/lbs) and Newton meters (Nm) on opposite sides of wrench.
The torque scale is marked on the handle body, and precise subdivisions on the knurled handle (Fig. B). In these instructions
the handle body scale will be referred to as the “main graduation scale” and the knurled handle scale will be referred to as the
“micrometer sub graduation scale”.
Fig. B Fig. C Fig. D
65
55
85
95
75
44.5 00.5 1
90
80
70
60
100
Step 2
Center
Line Main Graduation
Scale
Locking
Collar
65
55
85
95
75
44.5 00.5 1
90
80
70
60
100
65
55
85
95
75
11.5 22.5 3
90
80
70
60
100
Step 3
lbf-ft
95
85
75
65
55
45
35
15
25
100
90
70
80
60
50
30
40
10
20
N. m
128.8
115.3
101.7
88.1
74.6
61.0
47.5
20.3
33.9
135.6
122.0
94.9
108.5
81.4
67.8
40.7
54.2
13.6
27.1

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For accurate operation, grasp the knurled handle only and apply force. When the desired torque setting is reached, you
will hear and feel a click. This signifies that you have reached the desired torque. Continuing to press on the wrench
after click sounds will cause over torquing and can lead to undesired effects. WARNING: At low torque settings, the
click sound can be very subtle. Pay close attention while operating.
1. After setting desired torque. Install proper socket to the square drive. Place socket on the nut/bolt to be tightened.
2. Operate torque wrench the same way as a standard ratchet when tightening a nut/bolt. As nut/bolt becomes
tightened, slow force of operation, press smoothly. WARNING: Operating the wrench too quickly and with too much
force can cause you to miss the exact torque setting.
3. At the moment the wrench clicks, the torque setting has been reached. Stop applying force to the wrench
immediately and release pressure. Do not continue to press once torque setting is reached. Doing so will overtighten
the nut/bolt and could cause damage. Once pressure is released from the handle, the wrench will automatically reset
and is ready for next use.
WRENCH OPERATION
(Example: Setting to 57 ft/lbs)
1. Locate locking collar above the knurled handle. Unlock knurled handle by pulling down on the locking collar and holding
down while turning handle to desired torque setting. Release locking collar to engage. (Fig. B)
2. MAIN SCALE ADJUSTMENT (Fig. C) Using ft/lbs scale, turn knurled handle until its top edge is level with the
horizontal “55” mark on main scale and the “0” mark on micrometer fine scale is centered on vertical line of main scale.
3. FINE SCALE ADJUSTMENT (Fig. D) The micrometer scale divides the main scale markings into 10 divisions. Every
micrometer scale marking equals 0.5 ft/lb, To increase torque from 55 to 57, turn knurled micrometer handle clockwise
until (Mark "4" = 2.0 ft/lbs) is centered on vertical line of main scale. 55 ft/lbs (main scale) + 2.0 ft/lbs (micrometer scale)
= 57 ft/lbs. (Reference Fig. E)
4. Lock torque setting by releasing the locking collar and engaging the handle. Check that the Micrometer handle is
engaged by trying to turn handle with locking collar released. If handle does not turn than the wrench is now set to
measure 57 ft/lbs of torque and ready for use.
* For setting desired torque on Newton Meters (Nm) scale, the Nm scale uses the same procedure described above for
ft/lbs scale. The micrometer scale divides the main scale markings into 10 divisions. Every micrometer scale marking
equals 0.67 Nm, also known as the minimum increment. NOTE: Marked Value Increments are in In/lbs.
Fig. E - Micrometer Marking Scale:
Mark 0
0
55
1
0.5
55.5
2
1
56
3
1.5
56.5
4
2
57
5
2.5
57.5
6
3
58
7
3.5
58.5
8
4
59
9
4.5
59.5
Value
increment

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3/8 MICROMETER TORQUE WRENCH
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