ATD Tools ATD-5464 - User Manual

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Summary

Product Features and Contents

Key Features

Highlights forged steel yoke, flaring bar, adapters for ISO bubble flaring, crack-free flares on soft steel tubing, and a molded storage case.

Package Contents

Lists the included flaring bar, forged steel yoke, gauge/wrench, and specific tubing size adapters (4.75mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm).

Operating Instructions and Parts

How to Use the Flaring Tool

Step-by-step guide on preparing tubing, inserting it into the flaring bar, and creating a bubble flare using the tool.

Available Replacement Parts

Lists part numbers for individual flaring adapters for different tubing sizes (4.75mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm).

Product Warranty Information

ATD Limited Warranty

Details the 1-year limited warranty for repair or replacement due to material or workmanship defects under normal use.

Warranty Limitations and Exclusions

Excludes damage from abuse, misuse, unauthorized service, and normal wear items; states remedies and disclaims implied warranties.

The ATD-5464 Bubble (I.S.O.) Flaring Tool Kit is a specialized tool designed for creating crack-free bubble flares on soft steel tubing, primarily used in automotive brake systems. This kit provides all the necessary components for performing ISO bubble flares, ensuring reliable and safe connections in critical applications.

Function Description:

The primary function of the ATD-5464 kit is to form precise bubble flares on tubing, which are essential for creating leak-proof seals in hydraulic brake lines. Unlike standard double flares, bubble flares (also known as ISO flares) have a distinct rounded profile that is crucial for specific automotive applications, particularly those adhering to International Standards Organization (ISO) requirements. The tool achieves this by carefully deforming the end of the tubing in a controlled manner, preventing cracks and ensuring the integrity of the flare. The process involves securing the tubing in a flaring bar, positioning an adapter, and then using a forcing screw with a yoke assembly to gradually shape the tubing end into the desired bubble flare.

Important Technical Specifications:

Tubing Compatibility: The kit is designed for use with soft steel tubing, commonly found in automotive brake systems.
Flare Type: Specifically creates ISO bubble flares.
Adapter Sizes: Includes flaring adapters for common tubing diameters: 4.75mm (3/16″), 6mm, 8mm, and 10mm. These adapters are also available individually for replacement.
Construction Materials: Features a forged steel yoke and flaring bar, indicating durability and strength for repeated use.
Storage: Comes with a molded storage case, providing organized and protected storage for all components.

Usage Features:

The ATD-5464 kit is designed for ease of use, even for those new to flaring, with a clear step-by-step process:

Tubing Preparation: The first step involves preparing the tubing by making a square cut, deburring the inside, and chamfering the outside. This ensures a clean starting point for the flare and helps prevent material stress during the flaring process.
Tubing Insertion and Positioning: The prepared tubing is then inserted into the correct hole of the flaring bar. An adapter wrench is used to position the tubing precisely, ensuring the end is flush with the top of a notch on the wrench. This precise positioning is critical for forming a consistent and correct flare.
Securing and Adapter Selection: Wing nuts on the flaring bar are tightened securely, starting with the one closest to the tubing, to hold the tubing firmly in place. The appropriate adapter, matching the tubing diameter, is then selected and screwed into the forcing screw. The adapter is further tightened with the wrench to ensure it is properly seated.
Flaring Process: The yoke assembly is placed over the flaring bar, aligning the center of the adapter with the center of the tubing. The forcing screw is then tightened, which pushes the adapter into the tubing end, gradually forming the bubble flare. The tightening continues until the adapter rests firmly on the flaring bar, indicating the flare is complete.
Completion: Once the flare is formed, the forcing screw is loosened, and the yoke assembly is removed. The result is a complete, crack-free bubble flare.

The inclusion of a gauge/wrench simplifies the process by providing a multi-functional tool for tightening and measuring. The molded storage case enhances portability and keeps all components organized, preventing loss and damage.

Maintenance Features:

While the manual does not explicitly detail maintenance procedures, the robust construction materials suggest a low-maintenance tool. Key aspects of maintenance would typically include:

Cleaning: Keeping the flaring bar, yoke, adapters, and forcing screw clean from debris, metal shavings, and lubricants will ensure smooth operation and prevent contamination of brake lines.
Lubrication: Periodically lubricating the forcing screw threads can prevent wear and ensure easy operation.
Inspection: Regularly inspecting all components, especially the adapters and flaring bar holes, for wear, damage, or deformation is crucial. Worn adapters or damaged flaring bar holes can lead to imperfect flares, compromising safety.
Storage: Storing the kit in its provided molded case protects the tools from dust, moisture, and physical damage, extending their lifespan and maintaining their accuracy.

Warranty Information:

The ATD-5464 comes with a 1-year limited warranty from the original purchase date. ATD Tools Inc. will repair or replace the product if it fails due to a defect in material or workmanship during normal use. The warranty is void if the product is altered, abused, misused, modified, or serviced by an unauthorized technician. It does not cover cosmetic damage (scratches, dents, abrasions) or normal wear items. This warranty is the exclusive remedy and disclaims other warranties, express or implied, limiting them to one year if disclaimer is prohibited by state law. Customers are advised to contact their supplier for warranty claims and may need to return the product freight prepaid.

In summary, the ATD-5464 Bubble (I.S.O.) Flaring Tool Kit is a comprehensive and durable solution for creating high-quality bubble flares on soft steel tubing in automotive brake systems, designed for precision, ease of use, and long-term reliability.