Flareforge FF-1 Original Instructions

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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

TRADUCTION DES INSTUCTIONS ORIGINALES

ÜBERSETZUNG DER ORIGINALANLEITUNGEN

TRADUCCIÓN DE LAS INSTRUCCIONES ORIGINALES

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Read these instructions carefully before

setting up, operating, or servicing the FF-1 FlareForce™ tool. Keep these instructions in a safe, convenient place for easy reference.

SAFETY MESSAGES

AGS/XForce Tools provides safety messages covering reasonable situations that could be encountered while using the FF-1 FlareForce™ tool. However, responsibility remains with the operator to always be knowledgeable about the tool, situation, materials and procedures involved in any repair to ensure the safety of all in the work environment.

WARNING

Flying particles can be generated while using this tool.

• WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES — user and bystander.

Flying particles can cause eye injury.

This tool has moving parts and substantial weight.

• Keep hands and other body parts away from moving parts.

• Disconnect from air supply before moving.

• Contain hair before use.

• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.

• Keep tool clean and free of oil and grease.

• Do not operate under the inﬂuence of

alcohol or drugs.

Hands, clothing or body parts can become entangled causing injury if tool is used without precaution.

Improper use of FlareForce™ can result in accidents.

• Read and follow all instructions, precautions, and safety messages.

• Keep instructions available for training new users.

Bodily injury can result from accidents due to improper use.

Use of this tool for reworking lines may expose user to ﬁre hazards.

• Do not use on gas lines or near other ﬂammable liquids or vapors.

• Do not lubricate tool with volatile liquids; use only recommended lubricants.

Ignition of ﬂammable vapors may cause burns to use.

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PRECAUTIONS SAVE THESE

WORK AREA

• Keep a clean and well-lit work area.

• Keep FlareForce™ out of the reach

of children.

AIR SUPPLY

• Use a clean, moisture-free, well-lubricated, air supply at 90 psig (6.2 bar, 620 kPA) maximum pressure.

• Always use proper air line connectors and attach air hoses securely.

• Shut off air supply when not in use. Disconnect air supply when not used for long periods of time.

MAINTENANCE

• For long term storage, lubricate and store in a dry place at a moderate temperature.

• Do not modify the FlareForce™ or make temporary repairs.

• If tool becomes damaged beyond repair, return to manufacturer for disposition or disassemble it and recycle materials.

INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Recommended Air Pressure

...........................90 psig (6.2 bar, 620kPA) max

Air Inlet Thread Size..........................1/4" NPT

Air Supply Hose Size.......3/8" (9.5 mm) ID min

Height.....................................10.25" (26.0 cm)

Length......................................9.50" (24.1 cm)

Width..........................................3.50" (8.9 cm)

Weight....................................7.51lbs (3.40 kg)

FLAREFORCE™ FF-1

The FlareForce™ in-line ﬂaring tool is a revolutionary new way to create tube ﬂares. Its patented design changes the way professional mechanics perform ﬂuid transfer repairs, including brake, fuel, and transmission systems. No other tube ﬂaring product is as fast, versatile and easy to use as FlareForce™! Create perfect tube ﬂares for brake, fuel, and transmission lines in seconds!

• Creates 3 OE-style ﬂares — single (not for brake systems), double (or inverted), and bubble (or ISO) ﬂares.

• Works on steel lines, Poly-Armour similar coated lines, and NiCopp® nickelcopper lines.

• For use with 3/16", 1/4", 6mm, 5/16", and 3/8" OD tubing.

PARTS LISTING

1. Housing/Main Assembly (detailed listing of main assembly is available by request).

DIE SLIDE RETAINER TAB HOUSING/MAIN ASSEMBLY

CHUCK

RESET LEVER

ACTIVATION SWITCH

TRIGGER

AIR HOSE CONNECTOR

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2. Retainer Assembly 4. Jaw Sets

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2.1 4.3

RETAINER NUT 5/16" JAW SET

3. Jaw Holders 5. Stage 1 Dies

3.1

3/16" JAW HOLDER WITH SPRINGS

2.2 4.4

TAPER RING 3/8" JAW SET

3.2

1/4", 6MM , 5/16", 3/8" JAW HOLDER

WITH SPRINGS

5.1 5.2

FRONT FRONTBACK BACK

3/16" STAGE 1 DIE 1/4" (6MM) STAGE 1 DIE

4. Jaw Sets

4.1

3/16" JAW SET

4.2

1/4" (6MM) JAW SET

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5.3 5.4

FRONT FRONTBACK BACK

5/16" STAGE 1 DIE 3/8" STAGE 1 DIE

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6. Stage 2 Dies

6.1 6.2

FRONTFRONT BACKBACK

3/16" STAGE 2 DIE 1/4", 6MM, 5/16", 3/8" STAGE 2 DIE

7. Die Slide Mechanism

7.1 7.2

DIE SLIDE PLASTIC LOADER

Tool comes assembled wiTh 3/16" jaws and dies.

INSTRUCTIONS

2. Remove (2.2) Taper Ring, (3) Jaw Holder and (4) Jaw Set from chuck.

3. Place the correct size (4) Jaw Set for the tubing you are ﬂaring into the correct (3) Jaw Holder, making sure the springs are properly positioned *Use (3.1) 3/16"Jaw Holder with

Springs for (4.1) 3/16" Jaw Set, while all other Jaw Sets will use the (3.2) 1/4", 6mm, 5/16", 3/8" Jaw Holder with Springs.

4. Squeezing rear end of the (4) Jaw Set together to hold spring tension, place (2.2) Taper Ring over the (3) Jaw Holder and (4) Jaw Set.

5. Slide assembly into chuck housing and lock down by rotating (2.1) Retainer Nut clockwise until secured tightly in place.

To load The dies:

1. Place the correct Dies (5 & 6) for the diameter tubing you are ﬂaring into the (7.1) Die Slide. DIES MUST BE PLACED IN

CORRECT ORDER AND ORIENTATION FOR PROPER FUNCTION. The (5) Stage 1 Die will

be placed closest to the circular symbol on the (7.1) Die Slide, while the (6) Stage 2 Die will be placed closest to the triangular symbol on the (7.1) Die Slide.

SETUP

To load The chuck:

1. Remove the (2.1) Retainer Nut on front of chuck by rotating counterclockwise.

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2. Slide the (7.2) Plastic Loader onto the (7.1) Die Slide so that it just holds both Dies (5 & 6) in place.

3. Push the Die Slide retainer tab at top of chuck towards the body of the tool, while inserting the (7) Die Slide Mechanism into the chuck from the left to the right. The (7.2) Plastic Loader will be pushed out as the (7.1) Die Slide locks into position in the chuck.

These setup instructions apply to all tube sizes. Be sure to select the proper sizes for the entire assembly or damage to the tubing and/or the tool will occur.

left side of tool as shown with triangular symbol visible before ﬂaring process is started.

3. Position slide by placing activation switch in

the open position.

4. Set the tubing stop by depressing trigger and (while trigger is still being depressed) pushing up on the reset lever. You should hear air pressure released and the mechanical sound of the ram being positioned. While still holding the reset lever in the up position, release the trigger. The reset lever will remain in the up position after releasing trigger.

5. Guide the end of the tubing to be ﬂared into the chuck until you feel it seated over the pin on the (5) Stage 1 Die and it hits the stop. The end of the line must be fully seated and bottomed-out against the die for proper ﬂaring.

6. With end of the line seated against the (5) Stage 1 Die and centered in the chuck, place activation switch in the close position.

7. Hold down trigger for 2-3 seconds to perform ﬁrst part of the ﬂaring operation.

9. Release trigger and push (7.1) Die Slide from left side all the way to right position. Slide should protrude from right side of tool with the circular symbol now showing.

10. Hold down trigger for 2-3 seconds to

perform second part of ﬂaring operation.

11. Place activation switch in the open position

and carefully remove line from chuck. You should now have a completed, double (inverted) or SAE 45 degree ﬂared tube end.

FLARING A BUBBLE/ISO FLARE OR

AN INVERTED/DOUBLE FLARE

1. Attach air hose to connector at bottom of tool handle.

2. Make sure (7.1) Die Slide is in place by pushing from right side all the way to left position. (7.1) Die Slide should protrude from

8. At this point you have created a bubble or ISO ﬂare. If this is the ﬂare you required, you may skip to step 11. To create an inverted ﬂare, proceed to step 9.

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CREATING A SINGLE FLARE

1. Attach air hose to connector at bottom of tool handle.

2. Make sure (7.1) Die Slide is in place by pushing from left side all the way to right position. (7.1) Die Slide should protrude from right side of tool as shown with circular symbol visible before ﬂaring process is started.

3. Position slide by placing activation switch in the open position.

still holding the reset lever in the up position, release the trigger. The reset lever will remain in the up position after releasing trigger.

5. Guide the end of the tubing to be ﬂared into the chuck until you feel it seated over the cone on the (6) Stage 2 Die and it hits the stop. The end of the line must be fully seated and bottomed out against the die for proper ﬂaring.

6. With end of the line seated against the (6) Stage 2 Die and centered in the chuck, place activation switch in the close position.

7. Hold down trigger for 2-3 seconds to perform the ﬂaring operation.

8. Place activation switch in the open position and carefully remove line from chuck. You should now have a completed, single-ﬂared tube end.

WARRANTY

AGS® warrants to Customers who purchase Product from authorized AGS® distribution channels for use in their profession that AGS® brand Products and XForce® brand Products will be free from defects in workmanship and materials. The warranty duration is one year from the time of purchase. Consumable Products are warranted, at the time of sale, only against defects in workmanship or materials that prevent their use. Consumable products are goods reasonably expected to be used up or damaged during use. This warranty only extends to the original Customer and cannot be transferred or assigned.

During the applicable duration of the warranty, at its option, AGS® will repair or replace its Products which fail to give satisfactory service due to defective workmanship or materials, or provide a refund by repaying or crediting Customer with an amount equal to the purchase price of such Products. Repair, replacement or refund shall be at the election and expense of AGS®, and is Customer’s exclusive remedy in place of all other rights and remedies. Any products or parts replaced or for which AGS® has provided a refund are the property of AGS® and will not be returned. By repairing or replacing a Product, or providing a refund, AGS® does not waive a claim that a Product nevertheless has been subject to abnormal use.

To obtain warranty service, return Products to an authorized AGS® distributor.

For Customers not serviced by an authorized AGS® distributor, contact AGS® Customer Service via telephone at 1-800-253-0403 or e-mail [email protected]. The following information will be required with the Customer’s warranty request: (1) date and proof of purchase, (2) where Customer purchased the Product, (3) full name, (4) shipping address, (5) phone number, (6) e-mail address, (7) item number(s) or approximate weight of return package. Warranty requests that do not include all of the required information will not be processed. Once the warranty request is validated, the Customer will be provided an RGA number and sent a shipping label either electronically thru e-mail or thru the U.S. mail, and must ship the Product to AGS®. Upon receipt of the Product, the warranty claim will be reviewed and the Product will be inspected. If the warranty request is found to be valid, the Product will be repaired and returned to the Customer or a replacement Product

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or refund will be shipped to the Customer. If the warranty claim is found to be invalid, the original Product will be returned to the Customer. By repairing or replacing a Product, or providing a refund, AGS® does not waive a claim that a Product nevertheless has been subject to abnormal use.

If you choose not to (1) use a carrier that offers tracking or (2) insure or declare the full value of the Product, you will be responsible for any loss or damage to the Product during shipping. Replacement or refund will not be issued unless a valid proof of delivery can be provided.

In addition to any limitations outlined in warranty statements provided with the Product, AGS® does NOT provide any warranty for (1) Products labeled other than AGS® or XForce® or (2) Products subjected to “abnormal use”. Products that are not labeled AGS® or XForce® are subject to the warranty provided by the manufacturers of those Products and AGS® will pass along any such warranties. “Abnormal use” includes misuse, accident, modiﬁcation, unreasonable use, abuse, neglect, lack of maintenance, use in product-related service, or use after the Product is signiﬁcantly worn. Abnormal use also includes, without limitation, situations when a unit is pulled using a mechanical vehicle, rolled over large drops, used in a highly corrosive environment, modiﬁed with non-AGS® or XForce® parts, overloaded or modiﬁed in any way.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES NOT EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Descriptions of Product contained in this website are for the sole purpose of identifying Product and shall not be construed as an express warranty.

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