Greenlee / A Textron Company
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EK1240LT/X and EK1240CLT/X Crimping Tools
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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.
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 Selection ................................................................. 8
Connector Selection ...................................................... 8
LCD Screen ................................................................... 9
Maintenance ................................................................ 10
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 11
Description
The EK1240LT/X and EK1240CLT/X Crimping Tools
are hand-held, self-contained, battery-powered tools
intended to crimp aluminum and copper connectors
onto electrical cable.
The EK1240CLT and EK1240CLX have PVC-covered
crimping heads.
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.
T Version—FCC ID: 2AGL2COM; IC ID: 20646COM
X Version—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:
• EK1240LT Battery-powered Crimping Tool
• EK1240LX Battery-powered Crimping Tool
• EK1240CLT Battery-powered Crimping Tool
with PVC-covered Head
• EK1240CLX Battery-powered Crimping Tool
with PVC-covered Head
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.
