Introduction
Duralec
®
is for stretching Bailcast universal and Duraboot
®
CV boots onto drive-shaft
assemblies.
Notice
Allrights tothisinstructionmanualarethepropertyofBailcastLimited.
CopyrightBailcastLtd2014.
Nopartofthismanualmaybereproducedwithoutpermission.
Readmanualbeforeuseandretainfor future reference
.
SafetyFirst
Readandcarefullyfollowthesesafetyandoperatinginstructions.
If working on a vehicle ensure it is supported on axle stands. Bricks and jacks can collapse
withoutwarning.
Frontwheels shouldbechocked if onthefloor.
Thedrillis arotatingmachine. Alllooseclothing,long hair, jewellery,scarves or tiesshould be
madesafe.
Keephandsawayfrom movingparts.
NeveroperateDuralec
®
nearthefaceincaseabootshouldsplitandflyoff.
Puttinginto service
If theDuralec
®
isdropped, checkforcrackedcomponents.Do notoperateif anyarefound.
Duralec
®
should onlybe usedbycompetent adults.
Use
OnlyuseDuralec
®
tofitBailcastUniversalandDuraboot
®
CV boots.
DonotuseDuralec
®
withImpactDriversnorwith Hammer action.
Variablespeedcontrol,ifavailable,shouldbesetto low.
Adjust the torquesetting, if available,tominimum.
SeparateDuralec
®
from thedrillafteruse.
It isadvisabletorecharge thedrillbatteryafter use.
Maintenance
DonotattempttocleantheDuralec
®
whilstadrillisconnected.
RoutinemaintenanceonDuralec
®
is limitedto cleaningandinspectionfordamage.
Assembly / dismantling
Noassemblyordismantlingisrequired.
TheDuralec
®
operating shaftishexagonaltofita standardcordlessdrill.
Do notover tightenthe chuck.
Ensurethedrillbatteryhassufficientcharge.
Specifications
Maxjointdiameter 115mm
Weight 2kgwithoutthedrill
HexDriveshaft 8mm
Maxpowerrating 72 w
Maxdriverspeed 2,900rev/min
TorqueRange Min: 5N/m Max:10N/m
Noise level 70dB(A) dependant ondrill
Operation
1. Drillsetup:
oEnsurethathammeractionisnotselectedonthedrill.
oSwitchthevariablespeedcontroltolow,ifavailable.
oSelect a low torque setting, if available, this can be increased later if required.
Torquesettingswillvaryinintensitydependantonthedrill.
2. Fitthe hexagonalshaftintothechuckof the drillandthentighten.
3. Slide the boot onto the metal fingers, large end
first. Settle the boot as far as possible onto the
fingers ensuring that theyprotrude from the small
endofthe boot.
Note: Tofit a boot to an inner joint, turn the boot
inside out before sliding it onto the Duralec
®
fingers.
4. HoldDuralec
®
anddrillfirmly and operate thedrill
inanANTICLOCKWISE(reverse) direction.
Theremaybea slighttorquereaction as the drillstarts.
If theclutch operates too earlyincreasethetorquesettinggradually.
5. Letthe fingers openenoughtopass overthejoint. Keephandsclearof movingparts.
6. WiththefingersopenpushtheDuralec
®
over theCVjoint.
DonotforcethedrilloncetheDuralec
®
fingersarefullyopen.
ReversethedrilltoaCLOCKWISE(forwards) direction and close thearms.
7. SlidethebootontothedriveshaftandwithdrawtheDuralec
®
,leavingtheboot behind.
8. Detach the drill and store the Duralec
®
and drill safely. It is advisable to recharge the
battery.
9. Completethebootinstallationinthenormalway.
Guarantee
Duralec
®
is guaranteedforTwoyearsfrompurchasedate.
Thisguaranteeisinvalidiftheproducthasbeenmisusedormodified.
Yourstatutoryrightsarenotaffected.
