Draper Tools 60981 Instructions

EN

Original Instructions

Version 2 – February 2023

COIL SPRING

COMPRESSOR
KIT

60981

Read this manual in full before using this
product and retain it for future use.
Always use the latest version of the manual.
Please visit drapertools.com/manuals
for the latest version.

1. Intended Use

This product is designed to compress and
expand automotive strut springs found in
vehicles from a range of manufacturers
and is suitable for use on both MacPherson
Strut coil springs and conical springs.

It is intended for frequent trade use,
with the quality and features to meet
and exceed expectations of the
most demanding user.

Important: ALWAYS consult the
vehicle manufacturer’s information
to determine the correct procedure

specic to each vehicle.

Draper Tools Limited, Hursley Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 1YF Website: drapertools.com E -mail: [e-mail]

2. Specication

Stock No. 60981

Part No. N1000B

Gold jaws:

Range: Ø 80–115mm

Inner diameter: 65mm

Outer diameter: 125mm

Weight (pair) 1.45kg*

Black Jaws:

Range: Ø 105–140mm

Inner diameter: 88mm

Outer diameter: 160mm

Weight (pair) 2.2kg*

Silver jaws:

Range: Ø 145–190mm

Inner diameter: 126mm

Outer diameter: 212mm

Weight (pair) 2.3kg*

Main body:

Max. load: 1,250kg

Max. jaw opening: 300mm ±5mm (approx.)

Drive: 21mm

Weight: 5.17kg*

*All weights are approximate and may vary between
individual items

3. Health and Safety
Information

Important: Read these instructions before attempting to
use or maintain this product. Non-compliance may result
in injury or damage to the user, the product or the load.

• DO NOT allow anyone who is unfamiliar with this

product or unqualied in its use to operate this device.

• Observe all standard safety precautions and good

practices when working with vehicles and
compression devices.

• ALWAY S read this document in conjunction with the
vehicle manufacturer’s information.

• Keep your work area well lit, with bystanders at a
safe distance.

• Do not modify the product in any way and use spare
parts supplied by Draper Tools ONLY.

• Before every use, inspect the product for broken parts,
cracks and loose xtures.

WARNING! DO NOT use this product if it is
damaged in any way or its structural integrity

is compromised. Replace or repair all aected

parts before use.

• Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment, including eye or face protection and
protective gloves.

• ALWAY S ensure that the chosen jaws are suitable for
the spring type and size.

− The spring must rest securely between the outer
rib and safety ridges of the jaws.

− Ensure that the spring cannot slide out of the jaw
plates once they are installed.

• Keep your hands and other body parts clear of the
spring as it is being compressed or released.

− DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewellery and keep
long hair tied back.

• DO NOT allow the spring windings to touch or the
compressor jaws to reach the minimum or maximum
limit of the tool’s compression range.

• The centre line of the spring MUST remain parallel to
the main body at all times, particularly when
compressing conical springs.

• Ensure that the jaw bolts remain rmly tightened

during use.

• DO NOT leave a compressed spring unattended.

• DO NOT replace the safety pin with a pin of a dierent

strength grade.

WARNING! Compressed springs contain

signicant amounts of potential energy.

Exercise extreme caution when working with or
handling compressed springs and observe the
load at all times.

WARNING! NEVER use any form of power tool or
air tool to rotate the hex drive as the increased
speed may cause the spring to burst from the
jaw pieces. Use ONLY a manual 21mm spanner.

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4. What’s in the Box?

(C)

(A)

(D)

(B)

A. 1 x Main body
B. 1 x Extension bracket

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5. Operating Instructions

Important: Before operating this product, read and
understand all the safety instructions listed in
this manual.

5.1 Basic Operation

(E)

C. 1 x Pair of gold jaws
D. 1 x Pair of black jaws
E. 1 x Pair of silver jaws

3. Use a 21mm spanner to rotate the hex drive

− The jaw covers can be installed, if required,
to protect the springs during operation.

− Install the jaws as close as possible to the ends
of the spring.

anticlockwise and open the main body to a
suitable distance.

WARNING! NEVER use a power tool or air tool to
rotate the hex drive.

(F)

(G)

(H)

F. 1 x Pair of gold jaw covers
G. 1 x Pair of black jaw covers
H. 1 x Pair of silver jaw covers

1 Fig.

1. Ensure that the spring is clean and structurally sound.

2. Measure the outer diameter of the spring at the
points where the compressor will be installed and
select two appropriately sized jaws.

− When compressing a standard coil spring, select a
matching colour pair of jaws.

− When compressing a conical spring, it may be
necessary to combine jaws of dierent colours.

Important: The extension bracket should be used

with the smaller of the two jaws; see 5.2.

4. Use the retaining screws to x the jaws to the

mounting points on the main body, ensuring that the
open faces are directed inwards.

5. Position the jaws around the spring, then use the
21mm spanner to rotate the hex drive clockwise and
tighten the jaws until they both contact the spring.

6. Check that the spring is seated correctly in both jaw
pieces, then continue tightening the jaws until the
spring is compressed as required.

CAUTION! DO NOT allow the spring windings
to touch or the compressor jaws to reach the
minimum or maximum limit of the tool’s range.
Observe the spring during operation to ensure
that it is compressed evenly.

7. To release the spring, carefully rotate the hex drive
anticlockwise until the spring can be removed from
between the jaws.

Important: DO NOT leave the spring in a compressed

state for any longer than is absolutely necessary.

5.2 Using the Extension Bracket

The extension bracket should be used to accommodate
the smaller jaw piece when a conical spring is
compressed and can be installed by screwing it between
the main body mounting points and the jaw piece.

Before

After

2 Fig.

Important: The extensions bracket should NOT be used
when operating on a coil spring as both jaws must be the
same size.

Without extension bracket

6. Product Care and Disposal

Important: Never attempt to maintain this product while
a spring is loaded and compressed. Remove any springs
from the tool before disposal.

• Inspect the product for damage or weakness before

and after every use.

• Periodically lubricate the hex drive and main body

spindle mechanism to prevent corrosion and binding.

• Clean the compressor with a dry cloth only.

• Store the product in a clean and dry location, out of

reach of children.

For spare parts, servicing, and repair and replacement
options, please contact the Draper Tools Product
Helpline for details of your nearest authorised agent.

Draper Tools will endeavour to hold any spare parts,
if applicable, for seven years from the date that it sells

the nal matching stock item.

Any servicing or repairs carried out by unauthorised
personnel or installation of spare parts not supplied by
Draper Tools will invalidate your warranty.

At the end of its working life, dispose of the product
responsibly and in line with local regulations.
Recycle where possible.

7. Symbols

3 Fig.

With extension bracket

4 Fig.

Read the instruction manual

Warning!

Jaw range

Inner jaw diameter

Outer jaw diameter

Jaw weight (pair)