Sealey AK5063 User manual

AK5063 - 5 - 01/11/07
Instructions for: PIPE FLARING KIT
Model: AK5063
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.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS AND
CAUTIONS. USE THIS 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. PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR
FUTURE USE.
❐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 kit.
 This kit is suitable for flaring copper, brass or thin walled aluminium pipe. DO NOT use for flaring steel pipe.
 Maintain the kit 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 tools 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 kit for any purpose other than for which it is designed.
 DO NOT use the kit if any parts are damaged or missing as this may cause failure and/or personal injury.
 DO NOT allow untrained persons to use the kit.
 DO NOT attempt to flare piping when you are tired, under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating
medication.
 When not in use clean kit components, replace in case and store in a safe, dry, childproof area.
Remember! 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.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2. CONTENT
Check the content of the kit against the list below. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your supplier
immediately.
Part No. Description
AK5063.01 Flare Dies (5 piece) - 1/2”, 3/8”, 5/16”, 1/4”, 3/16”
AK5063.02 Pipe Clamp
AK5063.03 Flare Press - 45O

AK5063 - 5 - 01/11/07
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 equipment.
WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.
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3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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FEMALE (DOUBLE)
FLARE
MALE (BUBBLE)
FLARE
WARNING! Before using the flaring kit, ensure that you
have read and understood the Safety Instructions
in Section 1.
3.1. The pipe end to be flared must be cut clean and square and
be de-burred. Use a pipe or tube cutter (available from your
Sealey dealer).
3.2. Open the clamp and select the appropriate matching
semi-cylindrical indentations on the two rotating dies.
Insert the prepared end of the pipe between the
rotating dies and grip the handles of the tool,
bringing them together forcefully. Adjust the protrusion of
the pipe so that ‘X’ (fig.1) is at least 1/8” to 3/16”
depending on pipe size - the larger the pipe - the
greater ‘X‘ should be.
3.3. Grip the clamp firmly to ensure that the pipe does not slip.
Should the hold appear insufficient, turn the cam pivot
adjustment (fig.2.A), thereby repositioning the clamp
handles allowing more pressure to be exerted.
3.4. To form a Male (Bubble) flare (fig.4.C).
Proceed as above (3.3), then place the appropriately sized
die in the pipe end (fig.3.B), position the press above the die
and screw down until stiff resistance is felt.
Remove the press and check that the flare is symmetrically
formed.
3.5. To form a female (Double) flare (fig.4.D).
Proceed as above (3.4) to produce a male (Bubble) flare,
then swivel the flare press, without a die fitted, over the
exposed pipe.
Screw the press down.
This will fold the top section of the ‘male’ flare inwards to
form a female ‘double’ flare (fig.4.D).
Again, check that the flare is symmetrically formed.
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