Draper Tools 23313 Instructions

HAND HELD

BRAKE PIPE
FLARING TOOL

Version 1 – January 2023

EN

Original Instructions

4.75mm DIN

23313 – BPF/HAND/DIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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1. Intended Use

This product is designed to are brake pipes of 4.75mm

according to DIN Convex standards. Any other application
beyond the conditions established for use will be
considered misuse. Draper Tools accepts no responsibility
for improper use of this product.

Important: Ensure that you are familiar with the various

types of ares and their applications before using this

product. ALWAY S consult the vehicle manufacturer’s
instructions before use.

2. What’s in the Box?

Before assembling the product, lay the contents out and
check them against the parts listed below. If any part is
damaged or missing, do not attempt to use the product;
please contact the Draper Helpline.

A. 1 × Flaring tool
A1. Die
A2. Locking screws
B. 1 × Double-ended punch

B1. 4.75mm DIN punch

B2. Stop punch
C. 1 × Punch grease

(A1)

(A)

3. Operating Instructions

1. Partly screw the stop punch (B2) into the aring tool so
that the nut is no more than 5mm from the die (A1).

(A1)

(B2)

1 Fig.

2. Ensure that the tube nut is installed onto the brake pipe,
then insert the brake pipe into the open end of the die
and hand-tighten the locking screws (A2) just enough to
grip the pipe.

(A2)

(A2)

(C)

(B2)

(B)

(B1)

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2 Fig.

Important: DO NOT overtighten the locking screws at

this stage as the stop punch may damage the pipe.

3. Use a 16mm spanner (not supplied) to screw the stop
punch fully into the die until tight.

3 Fig.

4. Use a 10mm spanner (not supplied) to fully tighten the
locking screws and secure the pipe.

Important: If the locking screws are not suciently

tight, the pipe will move during the aring process and
damage the are.

5. Unscrew the stop punch from the die.

6. Fully screw the 4.75mm DIN punch (B1) into the die until
it is tight.

4. Preparing the Brake Pipe

Important: A LWAYS ensure that the brake pipe is correctly

prepared before aring.

•  The end of the pipe MUST be cut square.

•  The outside edge of the pipe must be champfered by

approximately 0.25mm at 45°.

•  The bore of the pipe must be deburred.

•  If the pipe is plastic-coated, remove at least 6mm from
the end of the pipe to be ared, ensuring that the pipe is

not scored and that no metal is removed while doing so.

Important: DO NOT use an abrasive cloth on the end of the

brake pipe to be ared.

5. Maintenance and Storage

•  Clean the product of dust or debris before and after
each use.

•  Replace any punch that shows sign of damage or
excessive wear.

•  Before storing the product, wipe it thoroughly with a
lightly oiled cloth to prevent corrosion of the exposed
metal parts.

•  Store the product in a clean and dry environment, out of
reach of children.

6. Explanation of Symbols

(B1)

4 Fig.

7. Remove the punch from the die, then loosen the locking
screws and remove the pipe from the tool.

4.75mm

DIN

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Flaring output size