Manual

ERICO, Inc. 800.497.4304
34600 Solon Road FAX [phone]
Solon, OH 44139 Visit us at www.erico.com
FLEXITOOLS
Operating Guide
The FLEXIBAR
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tools are designed to simplify the most common tasks associated with
installation of FLEXIBARcutting, stripping, bending and twisting.
Cutting to Length (Cutter No. 559170): Cuts cleanly and without burrs. Start with the required length plus approximately
10mm to allow for the sliding of the laminates during bending.
A1Adjust cutting guide to length desired.
A2Pull handle forward until blade has completely cut the FLEXIBAR.
A3Return handle to open position and remove piece.
Stripping (Stipper No. 559100): Accurate stripping of insulation without marking the copper. The connecting area can be kept
as short as possible to reduce non-insulated parts in the panel. Maintain a minimum strip length at least 5 times the total
laminate thickness.
B1Open jaws of cutter and insert FLEXIBAR.
B2Adjust to strip length desired.
B3Adjust jaws to be 0.5mm less than the overall width of the piece to be stripped, including insulation. This will prevent the
stripper from nicking the copper laminates.
B4Lower cutter and apply sufficient pressure to completely cut through the insulation. Avoid applying too much pressure as
this can cause the cutter to bind.
B5Gently twist piece and pull forward to release from cut insulator.
B6Cut insulation using a sharp knife.
B7Gently peel back insulation.