Gates GC16XD, Safety And Operating Manual

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CRIMPER SAFETY

GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL

WARNING 

An incorrect hose assembly can rupture or blow apart in use, resulting in serious injury, death,                       

or poperty damage.

REMEMBER:

 Other depend on you to make correct assemblies.

Hose Assembly Fabrication.

■

 Component inspection: Before creating an assembly be sure to inspect all components to be sure  

   they are the correct product, cut correctly, and do not have any visually identifiable defects.

■

 Couplings (compatibillity): Hose fitting components from one manufacturer are not usually             

   compatable with fitting components supplied by another manufactuerer. Never mix and match hose 

   couplings from different manufacturers unless approved by both parties.

■

 Hose assembly equipment (crimpers): Hoses and fittings from one manufacturer should not generally 

   be assembled with the equipment of another manufacturer.

NOTE: 

Gates recommends only those hose and coupling combinations specified in the Gates Hydraullic 

Product catalogs. Gates disclaims any liabillity for any hose assemblies which have not been produced in    

conformance with Gates assembly recommendations.

WARNING

Carefully read and understand the following warnings before operating this crimper.

FOR SAFETY’S SAKE USE THIS MACHINE ONLY IF YOU:

1. Recieve hands-on 

TRAINING 

whith this Gates crimper and assemblies.

2. Follow current 

GATES OPERATING MANUAL

 and 

CRIMP DATA

 for the GC16XD crimper.

3. Use only 

NEW (UNUSED GATES

) hose and fittings.

4. Wear 

SAFETY GLASSES.

5. Keep hands clear of moving parts.

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