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Greenlee / A Textron Company

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

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EK1550LT and EK1550LX Battery-powered Crimping Tools

Description

The EK1550LT and EK1550LX Battery-powered, High-

speed Crimping Tools are hand-held, self-contained 

crimping tools intended to crimp aluminum and copper 

connectors onto electrical cable.
These tools have a retraction stop feature which allows 

the operator to stop the retraction motion of the ram to 

shorten cycle time.
Both the T and X versions of this tool have Bluetooth

®

 

connectivity and an LCD screen. Only the T version has 

GPS tracking.
These tools are protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,206,663, 

6,276,186, 6,401,515, and 6,718,870.

EK1550LT—FCC ID: 2AGL2COM; IC ID: 20646COM 

EK1550LX—FCC ID: 2AGL2CFM; IC ID: 20646CFM

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 

(2) this device must accept any interference received, 

including interference that may cause undesired 

operation.

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 tools:
•  EK1550LT Battery-powered Crimping Tool
•  EK1550LX 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.

All specifications are nominal and may change as design 

improvements occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for 

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

KEEP THIS MANUAL

Table of Contents

Description ..................................................................... 2
Safety ............................................................................. 2
Purpose of this Manual .................................................. 2
Important Safety Information ..................................... 3–4
Identification ................................................................... 5
Specifications ................................................................. 5
Adapter Kits ................................................................ 6–8
Setup .............................................................................. 8
Operation .................................................................. 9–10
Die Selection ................................................................ 11
Connector Selection ..................................................... 11
LCD Screen .................................................................. 12
Maintenance ................................................................. 13
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 14

Summary of Contents for Greenlee EK1550LT

Page 1: ...tron Inc 10 16 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 EK1550LT and EK1550LX GATOR Battery powered Crimping Tools ...

Page 2: ... 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 tools EK1550LT Battery powered Crimping Too...

Page 3: ...nt Failure to 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 debris or hydraulic oil Skin injection hazard Do not use hands to check for oil leaks Oil under pressure easily punc tures skin If injured seek medical attention immediately to remove oil Fa...

Page 4: ...en electrical components are soaked Use this tool for the manufacturer s intended 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 create a short circuit and damage the battery If bat teries are immersed contact your service center for proper handling Do...

Page 5: ...ng 5 Housing 6 Retract Button 7 LED Indictor red 8 LCD Screen 9 Battery 10 Trigger Crimping Capacities Maximum Crimping Capacity Aluminum 1250 kcmil Copper 1500 kcmil With PH14 Dies no Adapter Kit needed 1027 kcmil 48 7 ACSR With 48824 Die Holder Kit for PH2 Dies 477 26 27 ACSR tension terminals through 1033 kcmil With 48788 Die Holder Kit for TBM 15 Dies 1000 kcmil copper and aluminum fittings Wi...

Page 6: ... 48825 die holder assembly into hole in die spacer assembly Lock in place with die spacer retaining screw 3 Install lower 48825 die holder assembly in hole in end of piston Snap in place with bottom die holder retaining spring plungers 6 4 Select proper die set for fitting to be crimped Note Do not use non butting dies crimps con trolled by tonnage in this tool as damage could occur to connectors ...

Page 7: ...all the upper 48822 die holder assembly in hole in top of C head Snap in place with top die holder retaining spring plunger 6 2 Install lower 48821 die holder assembly in hole in end of piston Snap in place with bottom die holder retaining spring plungers 6 3 Select proper die set for fitting to be crimped 4 Slide top die into place in die holder while simulta neously squeezing both retainer butto...

Page 8: ...ders TOP DIE HOLDER RETAINING SPRING PLUNGER 6 48803 12 TON U DIE HOLDER ASSEMBLIES BOTTOM DIE HOLDER RETAINING SPRING PLUNGERS 6 DIE RETAINING MECHANISMS Setup 1 Select the die set that corresponds to the size type and manufacturer of connector to be crimped 2 Select proper die holders set for type of dies to be used Install the die holders and or dies according to procedures under Adapter Kits K...

Page 9: ...used in damp or wet environ ments however air drying 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 intended purpose only Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury or property damage Charging the Battery Read the instructions supplied...

Page 10: ...r Selection 4 For a single crimp position the connector so the crimp will be located at the center of the barrel Crimping Direction evenly spaced First Compression Crimping Direction SIDE A evenly spaced Crimping Direction SIDE B evenly spaced First Compression SIDE A First Compression SIDE B 5 Depress the trigger to advance the piston Hold the trigger down until the piston automatically begins to...

Page 11: ...ugs Use the number of crimps listed in this column instead of the number provided with the connector Die Selection Refer to Connector Selection for brand names and model numbers of appropriate lugs as well as crimping instructions Crimps made with this tool and KC12 type or KA12 type dies are cUL and UL classified when used with the appropriate conductor and connectors listed below Dies for Copper...

Page 12: ...ry 13 Real time clock not found 14 Bluetooth unit not found 15 Mobile unit not found 16 Pressure sensor not found 17 Burst pressure exceeded 18 Battery temperature too low If there is no error code cycle through the various displays using the left and right buttons on either side of the screen There are seven displays in total Display Information Shown 1 Bluetooth status battery charge current pre...

Page 13: ...way from the 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 Inspect the tool for wear or damage such as cracks gouges or chips 2 Inspect the tool for damage or leaks 3 Inspect the rotation of the head assembly Fully retract the ram The head should rot...

Page 14: ...ce at 800 435 0786 for warranty service or repair Motor is inoperative Low or uncharged battery Try known charged battery Inoperative battery may be discharged or may have reached life expectancy Broken switch components Contact Greenlee customer service at 800 435 0786 for warranty service or repair Motor runs but tool will not complete a cycle Oil level low Contact Greenlee customer service at 8...

Page 15: ...Greenlee A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr Rockford IL 61109 2988 USA 815 397 7070 15 EK1550LT and EK1550LX Battery powered Crimping Tools ...

Page 16: ...88 USA 815 397 7070 An ISO 9001 Company Greenlee Textron Inc is a subsidiary of Textron Inc 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 1 815 397 9247 www greenlee com ...

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