Greenlee / A Textron Company
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4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
EK425 Battery-powered Crimping Tool
Operation
(cont’d)
Charging the Battery
Read the instructions supplied with the battery charger.
Die Selection
Interchangeable dies may be used in the standard die
opening. Dies that may be used include:
• Greenlee KD6 series
• Burndy W and X series
• ILSCO ND series
• Huskie HT58 series
• Panduit CD-2001 series
• Other industry W-type dies
Installing Dies
1. Select the proper dies for the connector to be
crimped.
2. Install dies in jaws making certain that they are
properly secured by the spring-loaded, positive
lock, die buttons.
Preparing Cable
Follow the lug manufacturer’s instructions for appro-
priate cable strip length.
Crimping Procedure
1. Insert conductor into the connector and align the
tool and die on the connector. Start in the center for
splices and “H” frames; and on the end, nearest the
pad, for terminals.
2. Activate the tool by pulling the trigger. Continue to
hold the trigger until the ram retracts. This is the
signal that the crimp is complete.
3. Continue crimping the connector until the correct
number of crimps has been completed. Work from
the center to the outer edges for splices and “H”
frame connectors, alternating sides if possible, for
the best compression connections.
Crimping Direction
First Compression
Crimping Direction
SIDE A
Crimping Direction
SIDE B
First Compression
SIDE A
First Compression
SIDE B
An incomplete crimp can cause a fire.
• Use proper die, connector, and cable combina-
tions. Improper combinations can result in an
incomplete crimp.
• The relief valve will sound to indicate a com-
pleted crimp. If you do not hear the sound of the
relief valve, the crimp is not complete.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.
