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Greenlee Tools, Inc.

4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070

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EK628LX Battery-powered Crimping Tool

Description

The EK628LX Battery-powered Crimping Tool are 

hand-held, self-contained crimping tool  with removable 

crimping jaws.
This tool has a Bluetooth

®

 connectivity and an LCD 

screen.
The tool is protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,276,186, 

6,401,515, 6,718,870, 7,086,979, 7,216,523, and 

7,254,982.

Model X—FCC ID: RFRMS42; IC ID: 

4957A-MS42

USA requirements:

Responsible party: Greenlee Tools, Inc.  

Rockford, IL 61109 USA
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to 

comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, 

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 

designed to provide reasonable protection against 

harmful interference when the equipment is operated in 

a commercial environment. This equipment generates, 

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 

installed and used in accordance with the instruction 

manual, may cause harmful interference to radio com-

munications. Operation of this equipment in a residential 

area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case 

the user will be required to correct the interference at 

his own expense.
This device complies with the RF exposure SAR 

test exclusion requirements for portable devices, if a 

minimum separation distance is kept. However, the 

device shall be used in such a manner that the potential 

for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

KEEP THIS MANUAL

Table of Contents

Description ..................................................................... 2
Safety ............................................................................. 2
Purpose of this Manual .................................................. 2
Important Safety Information ..................................... 3–4
Identification ................................................................... 5
Specifications ................................................................. 5
Operation .................................................................... 6–7
Die and Connector Selection ......................................... 8
LCD Screen .................................................................... 9
Maintenance ................................................................. 10
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 11

All specifications are nominal and may change as design 

improvements occur. Greenlee Tools, Inc. shall not be liable for 

damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
GATOR is a registered trademark of Greenlee Tools, Inc.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Blackburn is a registered trademark of Thomas & Betts.

Canada requirements: 

This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-

exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two 

conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including 

interference that may cause undesired operation of the 

device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie 

Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de 

licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions 

suivantes:
1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage 

radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est suscep-

tible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Safety

Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of 

Greenlee tools and equipment. This manual and any 

markings on the tool provide information for avoiding 

hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this 

tool. Observe all of the safety information  provided.

Purpose of this Manual

This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with  

the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the 

following Greenlee tool:
•  EK628LX Battery-powered Crimping Tool
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request  

at no charge at www.greenlee.com.

Do not discard this product or throw away!

  

For recycling information, go to www.greenlee.com.

Summary of Contents for GATOR EK628LX

Page 1: ...lee Tools Inc 1 19 Serial Number Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool Register this product at www greenlee com EK6...

Page 2: ...peration 6 7 Die and Connector Selection 8 LCD Screen 9 Maintenance 10 Troubleshooting 11 All specifications are nominal and may change as design improvements occur Greenlee Tools Inc shall not be lia...

Page 3: ...o observe this warning could result in severe injury or death Wear eye protection when operating or servicing this tool Failure to wear eye protection could result in serious eye injury from flying de...

Page 4: ...d purpose only Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury or property damage Do not allow anything to contact the battery terminals Do not immerse the batteries in liquid Liquid may cre...

Page 5: ...10 Trigger Specifications Crimping Tool Length 18 456 mm Width 2 95 75 mm Depth 4 92 125 mm Weight 6 4 lb 2 9 kg Crimping Force 6 tons 53 kN Hydraulic Oil 52057878 biodegradable hydraulic fluid Recom...

Page 6: ...g is recommended before use if the tool becomes soaked Damage may result when the tool is operated prior to thorough drying when electrical components are soaked Use this tool for the manufacturer s i...

Page 7: ...SIDE A evenly spaced Crimping Direction SIDE B evenly spaced First Compression SIDE A First Compression SIDE B Crimping Procedure 1 Insert conductor into the connector and align the tool and die on th...

Page 8: ...087 4 0 AWG Purple KC22 250 03088 250 kcmil Yellow KC22 300 03089 300 kcmil White KC22 350 03090 350 kcmil Red KC22 400 03091 400 kcmil Blue KC22 500 03092 500 kcmil Brown KC22 600B 03094 600 kcmil Gr...

Page 9: ...y empty tool won t run 10 Real time clock battery low 11 Tool deactivated 12 Service necessary 13 Real time clock not found 14 Bluetooth unit not found 15 16 Pressure sensor not found 17 Burst pressur...

Page 10: ...crimp ing tool head when crimping Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death Relief valve adjustments must be done by an authorized service center Daily Before use 1 Insp...

Page 11: ...at 800 435 0786 for warranty service or repair Air in hydraulic system Pull trigger and hold retract button simultane ously Run for approximately 10 seconds and then attempt to crimp If unsuccessful c...

Page 12: ...d IL 61109 2988 USA 815 397 7070 2019 Greenlee Tools Inc An ISO 9001 Company USA Tel 800 435 0786 Fax 800 451 2632 Canada Tel 800 435 0786 Fax 800 524 2853 International Tel 1 815 397 7070 Fax 1 815 3...

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