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FTI OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR MANUAL
Units with a guard
meet the
requirements of
(see Section 1.0,
numbers 1 and 3)
Original Instruction
"Little Brute Puller Unit Operations, Maintenance, and Repair Manual"
357987 Revision G, Log #01203
Little Brute Offset Adapter
Part #2720-010, Log #1203
Revision G
March 22, 2022
Little Brute Offset Adapter with Finger Guard
This manual should be used in conjunction with the FTI
401 Andover Park East
Seattle, Washington 98188-7605
USA (206) 246-2010

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  • Page 1 (see Section 1.0, numbers 1 and 3) Original Instruction Little Brute Offset Adapter with Finger Guard This manual should be used in conjunction with the FTI “Little Brute Puller Unit Operations, Maintenance, and Repair Manual” 357987 Revision G, Log #01203...
  • Page 2 These systems and processes are tooling critical and must be performed in accordance with FTI’s specifications or controlling documents. To ensure proper results from FTI’s cold expansion systems and to be licensed to use FTI’s patented processes, it is essential that FTI’s complete integrated system of tooling be purchased and utilized.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE Introductory Information—Little Brute Offset Adapter ..............1 Safety ..............................3 Little Brute Offset Adapter Specifications ..................4 Assembly and Usage of the Little Brute Offset Adapter ..............6 Procedure for Threaded Mandrel Slide Assembly ................10 Procedure for Tang Mandrel Slide Assembly ................
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE APPENDIX Appendix A Converting the Little Brute Offset Adapter into a Broach Puller ............. 17 Fatigue Technology Inc. 401 Andover Park East Seattle, WA • USA 98188-7605 Tel: (206)246-2010 Fax: (206)244-9886 357987 – Rev G...
  • Page 5: Introductory Information-Little Brute Offset Adapter

    (SsCx™) process. To obtain optimum performance and many years of trouble-free service, carefully follow maintenance procedures and operate the LBOA properly. Read this manual before operating the LBOA, and retain the manual for future reference. If requested, FTI will provide this manual in the language of the end-user.
  • Page 6: Figure 1-1 Little Brute Offset Adapter Parts With Guard

    Backup Plate (Nosecap attaches here) Little Brute Mating Thread Housing Cover Plate Finger Guard Figure 1-1 Little Brute Offset Adapter Parts with Guard Figure 1-2 Little Brute Offset Adapter Parts without Guard Fatigue Technology Inc. 401 Andover Park East Seattle, WA • USA 98188-7605 Tel: (206)246-2010 Fax: (206)244-9886 357987 –...
  • Page 7: Safety

    IMPORTANT: FTI completed a risk assessment on this unit at our factory. Any modifications done by a third party or the final user are excluded from that risk assessment. As a result, modifications done by a third party or the final user nullify the CE marking.
  • Page 8: Little Brute Offset Adapter Specifications

    Nosecap Selection: The LBOA uses special LBOA nosecaps (refer to FTI Tooling Catalog, Section 2). Mandrel Selection: The LBOA uses special LBOA mandrels (refer to FTI Tooling Catalog, Section 2). See Figure 3-1. Fatigue Technology Inc. 401 Andover Park East Seattle, WA •...
  • Page 9: Figure 3-1 Little Brute Offset Adapter With Metal Guard

    Figure 3-1 Little Brute Offset Adapter with Metal Guard L (ref) F (ref) Neoprene Guard Figure 3-2 Little Brute Offset Adapter with Neoprene Guard Fatigue Technology Inc. 401 Andover Park East Seattle, WA • USA 98188-7605 Tel: (206)246-2010 Fax: (206)244-9886 357987 –...
  • Page 10: Assembly And Usage Of The Little Brute Offset Adapter

    4.0: ASSEMBLY AND USAGE OF THE LITTLE BRUTE OFFSET ADAPTER ECTION Follow these steps to assemble and use the LBOA: SAFETY: Disconnect the LB Puller Unit (see Figure 3-1) from the PowerPak before attaching the LBOA. WARNING: Do not use without guard installed. Remove the nosecap assembly from the LB Puller Unit (Figure 4-1).
  • Page 11: Figure 4-3 Little Brute Puller Unit, Mandrel Adapter Removed

    Remove the mandrel adapter from the piston rod (Figure 4-3). Figure 4-3 Little Brute Puller Unit, Mandrel Adapter Removed Select the proper LBOA slide assembly (for tang mandrel, threaded mandrel, or broach). If the proper slide assembly is already installed, disregard Steps 5 and 6. Remove the backup plate from the LBOA and insert the slide assembly into the housing (Figure 4-4).
  • Page 12: Figure 4-5 Little Brute Offset Adapter Connection To Little Brute Puller Unit

    Screw the LBOA onto the Little Brute Puller Unit (Figure 4-5). Connect the piston first, then connect the housing. Tighten the lockring. Figure 4-5 Little Brute Offset Adapter Connection to Little Brute Puller Unit (Guard not shown for clarity) Ream the starting hole to the proper diameter. 10.
  • Page 13: Figure 4-7 Mandrel Check Gage

    11. Select the proper mandrel and check the major diameter for wear by inserting the mandrel into a mandrel gage. If the mandrel can pass through the gage, it is excessively worn and must be discarded (Figure 4-7). Figure 4-7 Mandrel Check Gage Fatigue Technology Inc.
  • Page 14: Procedure For Threaded Mandrel Slide Assembly

    5.0: P ECTION ROCEDURE FOR HREADED ANDREL LIDE SSEMBLY The LBOA will allow for the use of threaded (7/16-inch -20) mandrels or tang-style mandrels (Section 6.0). The following instructions identify how to install threaded mandrels: Pull the LBOA slide assembly back, thread in the mandrel, and return the slide assembly to its forward position.
  • Page 15: Verification Gage

    Move the LB/LBOA assembly into position, holding the nosecap or nosecap spacer flush against the workpiece. Press the LB trigger to retract the mandrel and cold expand the hole. Verify that the hole has been properly cold expanded. See Figure 5-3. Figure 5-3 Verification Gage Fatigue Technology Inc.
  • Page 16: Procedure For Tang Mandrel Slide Assembly

    6.0: ECTION ROCEDURE FOR ANDREL LIDE SSEMBLY The LBOA will allow for the use of tang-style mandrels or threaded (7/16-inch -20) mandrels (Section 5.0). The following instructions identify how to install tang-style mandrels. Thread the LB piston rod into the LBOA slide assembly, then thread the LBOA housing into the LB housing (Figure 6-1).
  • Page 17: Figure 6-3 Slide Assembly With Guard

    Position the LB/LBOA assembly and hook the LBOA slide assembly onto the mandrel tang (Figure 6-3). Figure 6-3 Slide Assembly with Guard Keep the nosecap spacer flush against the workpiece and press the LB trigger to retract the mandrel and cold expand the hole.
  • Page 18: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    7.0: ECTION LLUSTRATED ARTS REAKDOWN LBOA-xx-x LBOA-10-RA1 Figure 7-1 Diagrams of LBOA Assemblies (See following tables for part numbers) Fatigue Technology Inc. 401 Andover Park East Seattle, WA • USA 98188-7605 Tel: (206)246-2010 Fax: (206)244-9886 357987...
  • Page 19: Table 7-1 Itemized Parts List

    Table 7-1 Itemized Parts List Piece Description Applicable LBOA Assembly Part Number Quantity Number Model Numbers LBOA-10 2580-002 LBOA-10-G LBOA-15 2580-003 LBOA-15-G LBOA-20 LBOA-20-G 2580-004 LBOA-20-ATP-RO LBOA-20-1.12-1 LBOA-25 Slide Arm Assembly 2580-005 LBOA-25-G LBOA-30 2580-006 LBOA-30-G LBOA-35 2580-007 LBOA-35-G LBOA-25-RA3...
  • Page 20 Table 7-1 (Continued) Itemized Parts List Piece Applicable LBOA Assembly Description Part Number Quantity Number Model Numbers LBOA-10 LBOA-10-G LBOA-15 LBOA-15-G LBOA-20 LBOA-20-G LBOA-25 LBOA-25-G 2101-001 LBOA-30 Cover LBOA-30-G LBOA-35 LBOA-35-G LBOA-25-RA3 LBOA-20-SPL-727-1B LBOA-20-1.12-1 LBOA-20-1.12-T6 LBOA-20-ATP-RO 2101-002 LBOA-10-RA1 Not Applicable...
  • Page 21 PPENDIX ONVERTING THE ITTLE RUTE FFSET DAPTER INTO A ROACH ULLER Disconnect the air lines from the PowerPak. Disconnect the LBOA from the Little Brute Puller Unit. Remove the finger guards on the side of the LBOA. Remove the cover plate of the LBOA with an Allen wrench. Remove the LBOA jaw.
  • Page 22: Declaration Of Conformity

    This page intentionally left blank. Fatigue Technology Inc. 401 Andover Park East Seattle, WA • USA 98188-7605 Tel: (206)246-2010 Fax: (206)244-9886 357987...

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