Gates MobileCrimp 4-20, Safety And Operating Manual

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Page 2: ...OT operate pump UNLESS cylinder is locked in crimp position 7 To avoid risk of injury DO NOT use crimper UNLESS CONTROLLER BASE PLATE is in place 8 DO NOT operate crimper in horizontal position Shop Air Pump Prod No 7481 0002 Part No 77820 Weight 10 lbs 1 4 H P 12 Volt DC Pump Prod No 7481 0037 Part No 77439 Weight 20 5 lbs 1 2 H P 115 Volt AC Pump Prod No 7481 0034 Part No 77441 Weight 32 lbs Han...

Page 3: ...perating Instructions 9 Measuring and Adjusting the Crimp Diameter 13 Maintenance 14 Troubleshooting 15 Replacement Parts List 16 Warranty inside back cover Serial No _______________ Located on front top of cylinder Date of Purchase ___ ______ 4 20 MobileCrimp 1 ...

Page 4: ... 4 20 MobileCrimp 2 Die Pressure Plate Hose Assembly Literature Packet Magnet 05 Allen Wrench Clamps Stand Molykote and Brush Crimper Identification List ...

Page 5: ...e one for future reference 2 Attach crimper to the stand Place crimper on flat well supported surface such as the top of a workbench or the bed of a service vehicle with the handle to the right Remove two 2 knobs flat washers 2 and spacer 1 from crimper pivot bolts Slide the two halves of the stand together and attach to the crimper at the pivot bolts Replace spacer flat washers and knobs Do not t...

Page 6: ...y be used to seal connection For best connection use Gates Quick Disconnect couplings G95311 0606 and G95321 0606 sold separately Connect opposite end to the adapter on crimper 5 Check pump oil level Pump comes with oil in reservoir Check proper oil level per pump operating manual instructions or the Maintenance Section p 14 of this manual 6 Connect pump to power outlet For 115V connection plug po...

Page 7: ... buzzer are faint or do not work the controller batteries may need replacement See Maintenance section of this manual Repeat a minimum of five 5 times to bleed air completely 8 Place crimper in comfortable working position See photo below for suggested working position IMPORTANT Do not operate crimper in horizontal position because dies will become unstable Note It s a good idea to place a rub ber...

Page 8: ...ng and measure the crimp diameter which should measure 1 000 003 To properly measure crimp diameter refer to page 13 If the crimp diameter is within this range no adjustment is necessary If the crimp diameter is not within this range the crimper must be calibrated To get a smaller crimp diameter change the setting to a smaller number To get a larger crimp diameter change the setting to a larger nu...

Page 9: ...www gates com ecrimp 3 Place a visible mark on hose cover at the insertion length shown on the crimp data chart 4 Insert coupling into the hose until the mark lines up with the end of the coupling ferrule 5 Hose and coupling are now ready for crimping CAUTION A new hose and end fittings must be used when building a hose assembly Re using any components will seriously affect performance and could r...

Page 10: ... end of hose 4 Lubricate the first two or three serrations on stem with lightweight oil SAE 10W 5 Clamp stem in vise on hex portion and push hose onto stem Hose should be flush against stem shoulder see cutaway drawing below 6 Hose and coupling are now ready for crimping CAUTION A new hose and end fittings stem ferrule must be used when building a hose assembly Re using any components will serious...

Page 11: ...ing the magnet place the die set into the die cone Remove magnet by lifting the T handle making sure the top of the die fingers are even Apply a thin layer of Molykote lube to the top of the die set Use only Gates Molykote lube for proper operation or Gates recommended grease die set Important Note Lubricants should be reapplied to metal to metal sliding surfaces whenever the surface becomes shiny...

Page 12: ...g Moving switch to the left allows the setting to be changed Place the pressure plate onto the die set locking switch setting IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE All settings are approxi mate Machining toler ances exist for each crimper die set and supporting piece of equipment which will affect your actual setting Always check the crimp diameter to ensure that it is within the published limits Record your actu...

Page 13: ...below the top of the die set When crimping bent tube and block style couplings keep thread end aligned with notch in pressure plate 6 Swing cylinder into crimping position Using the handle swing cylinder toward you and lock into place with lock pin IMPORTANT For GS couplings make sure the top of the ferrule rests against the hex or round shoulder of the coupling ...

Page 14: ...elease the power on switch Crimp is now complete NOTE If light and buzzer become faint or do not work the controller batteries may need replacement See Maintenance Section p 14 8 Remove hose assembly While holding hose lightly lift bottom of die set to release hose assembly Remove hose assembly Serious injury and or crimper damage can result if the cylinder is not locked in its crimp position IMPO...

Page 15: ...t the hose assembly cannot be used and adjustment will be required 3 Adjust the crimp diameter if necessary Check top of die set and the surfaces of the pressure plate for any debris metal chips dirt etc Debris may cause some variation in crimp diameter If necessary clean the surfaces and lightly lubricate with Molykote If the machine is properly calibrated a slight adjustment to the crimp setting...

Page 16: ...ure plate Periodically inspect the surfaces of die sets and pressure plate for debris metal chips dirt etc or damage If debris is present clean and lightly lubricate If damaged replacement is required see parts list for ordering information Inspect the die links springs and shoulder screws monthly to see if they are broken cracked or missing These conditions may affect crimp quality Replace if nec...

Page 17: ...ting will not change Light and buzzer do not work Check hydraulic oil level in pump reservoir Hydraulic oil temperature must be within 40º F and 120º F Unplug pump from electrical outlet WARNING pump must be unplugged to avoid risk of injury Slowly and carefully loosen hose at pump Be prepared to catch oil as it escapes If ram retracts pump valve may be stuck or need replacement Check electrical c...

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Page 23: ...contact Service Department The Gates Rubber Company 990 S Broadway P O Box 5887 Denver Colorado 80217 How to Order Repair Parts All parts for MobileCrimp 4 20 machine listed in current replacement parts price sheets can be ordered directly from The Gates Rubber Company Iola Distribution Center 999 Michigan Ave P O Box 606 Iola KS 66749 Phone 316 365 6961 When ordering be sure to include the follow...

Page 24: ...The Gates Rubber Company P O Box 5887 Denver Colorado 80217 5887 The world s most trusted name in belts hose and hydraulics 428 7560 Auto 35032 DD Ind 9 02 ...