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EK1550FLT and EK1550FLX Battery-powered Crimping Tools

Greenlee / A Textron Company

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

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Connector Selection

Tool Range:

  8 AWG to 750 kcmil

When used with KC12-type dies, this tool is cUL and UL classified for use with the following connector brands:

When used with KA12-type dies, this tool is cUL and UL classified for use with the following connector brands:

Short

Long

Short

Long

Barrel

Type

8 AWG to

250 kcmil:

1 crimp

300 to

750 kcmil:

2 crimps

Number

of Crimps*

VHSS

VHS

VHCS

VHCL

Anderson

CSP

CU

CTL-2/CTL

CTL-L/LCN

Blackburn®

YS-L

YS

YA-2LN/

YA-L/YA-2L;

YA/YA-L-TC/

YA-L-2TC

YA/YAZ

YA-2N/YA-2TC

YAZ-2N/YAZ-2TC

Burndy

CT

CTL

CSW

CRA/CRB

CRC

CLN, CLW

CRA-L/CRB-L

CRA-2/CRB-2L

CRC-2L

ILSCO

SCSS

SCS

SCL

SCH

LCAS

LCA

LCD

LCAN

LCB

LCC

Panduit

54504 to

54523-TB

54804 to

54823

54104 to

54123-TB;

54204 to

54223

54930BE to

54923BE;

54850BE to

54880BE

T&B

BCU

BBCU

BLU

BBLU

Penn-

Union

Connector

Type

Copper

Splice

Copper

Lugs

8 to

1/0 AWG:

1 crimp

2/0 AWG to

350 kcmil:

2 crimps

400 to

750 kcmil:

3 crimps

Number

of Crimps*

Anderson

VACS

VACL

Blackburn®

ASP

ATL

Burndy

YS-A

YA-A

YA-ATN

ILSCO

AS

ASN

ACL/ACN

2ACL/2ACN

ALNS/ALNN/ALND

Panduit

SA

LAA

LAB

T&B

60501 to

60578

60101 to

60176;

60230 to

60278

Penn-

Union

PIK

BLUA

Connector

Type

Dual-Rated

Aluminum

Splice

Dual-Rated

Aluminum

Lugs

  * 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 Connectors

Catalog 

No.

UPC 

No.

Cable 

Size

Color 

Code

No. of 

Crimps

KC12-8

10996

8 AWG

Red

1

KC12-6

10997

6 AWG

Blue

1

KC12-4

10998

4 AWG

Gray

1

KC12-2

10999

2 AWG

Brown

1

KC12-1

11003

1 AWG

Green

1

KC12-1/0

11004

1/0 AWG

Pink

1

KC12-2/0

11007

2/0 AWG

Black

1

KC12-3/0

11010

3/0 AWG

Orange

1

KC12-4/0

11011

4/0 AWG

Purple

1

KC12-250

11012

250 kcmil

Yellow

1

KC12-300

11013

300 kcmil

White

2

KC12-350

11014

350 kcmil

Red

2

KC12-400

11015

400 kcmil

Blue

2

KC12-500

11016

500 kcmil

Brown

2

KC12-600

11018

600 kcmil

Green

2

KC12-750

11020

750 kcmil

Black

2

Dies for Aluminum Connectors

Catalog 

No.

UPC 

No.

Cable 

Size

Color 

Code

No. of 

Crimps

KA12-8

22084

8 AWG

Blue

1

KA12-6

22085

6 AWG

Gray

1

KA12-4

22086

4 AWG

Green

1

KA12-2

22087

2 AWG

Pink

1

KA12-1

22088

1 AWG

Gold

1

KA12-1/0

22089

1/0 AWG

Tan

1

KA12-2/0

22090

2/0 AWG

Olive

2

KA12-3/0

22121

3/0 AWG

Ruby

2

KA12-4/0

22122

4/0 AWG

White

2

KA12-250

22123

250 kcmil

Red

2

KA12-300

22124

300 kcmil

Blue

2

KA12-350

22125

350 kcmil

Brown

2

KA12-400

22126

400 kcmil

Green

3

KA12-500

22127

500 kcmil

Pink

3

KA12-600

22128

600 kcmil

Black

3

KA12-750

22129

750 kcmil

Yellow

3

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Summary of Contents for Greenlee GATOR EK1550FLX

Page 1: ...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 EK1550FLT and EK1550FLX GATOR Battery powered 15 ton Crimping Tools ...

Page 2: ...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 EK1550FLT Battery powered Cri...

Page 3: ...ent 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 F...

Page 4: ...hen 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 D...

Page 5: ...r Specifications Crimping Capacities Maximum Crimping Capacity Aluminum 1250 kcmil Copper 1500 kcmil With P Style Dies no adapter kit needed 1250 kcmil aluminum and 1500 kcmil copper fittings With 52060610 Die Adapter Set for 12 ton U Style Dies 500 kcmil copper splices 750 kcmil copper terminals 350 kcmil aluminum splices 750 kcmil aluminum terminals Note Do not use non butting dies crimps contro...

Page 6: ...o connectors and or conductors 3 Slide top die into place in die holder while simultaneously squeezing retainer button Release button and allow die to snap into place Repeat operation for other die entry Adapter Kits Procedure for Using 12 ton U Style Dies with 52060610 Die Adapter Set 1 Slide a die adapter assembly into the flip top head while depressing the die retainer button Release the retain...

Page 7: ...uous use After 30 to 40 cycles allow the tool to cool for 15 minutes Do not secure this tool in a vise This tool is designed for hand held operation This tool may be 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...

Page 8: ...mp complete the number of crimps specified under Connector Selection 5 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 6 Depress the trigger to advance the ram Hold the...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...ary 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 pr...

Page 11: ...away 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 ro...

Page 12: ...n simultane ously Run for approximately 10 seconds and then attempt to crimp If unsuccessful contact Greenlee customer service at 800 435 0786 for warranty service or repair Cold oil Pull trigger and hold retract button simultaneously to warm oil Store tool in warm area Tool loses oil Damaged seal Contact Greenlee customer service at 800 435 0786 for warranty service or repair Troubleshooting Befo...

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