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OPERATION MANUAL

GATOR

®

 EK628L 

Battery-powered 

Crimping Tool

52047662 REV 3

© 2012 Greenlee Textron Inc.

3/12

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

Summary of Contents for Greenlee GATOR EK628L

Page 1: ...ered Crimping Tool 52047662 REV 3 2012 Greenlee Textron Inc 3 12 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 ...

Page 2: ...liarize all personnel with the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the following Greenlee tool EK628L 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 chan...

Page 3: ...ing this unit on or near energized electrical lines use proper personal protective equipment 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 pres...

Page 4: ...l 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 batteries are immersed contact your service center for proper handling Do not place the battery into a pocket tool pouch o...

Page 5: ...idth 2 87 72 9 mm Depth 4 50 114 3 mm Weight 6 5 lb 3 kg Crimping Force 6 tons 53 kN Hydraulic Oil 52057878 biodegradable hydraulic fluid Recommended Operating Temperature Range 5 F to 122 F 15 C to 50 C Battery Charger Read the instructions supplied with the battery charger 52047087 120 VAC corded adapter 52047088 230 VAC corded adapter 52049190 18 V 1 5 Ah lithium ion battery 52049189 18 V 3 0 A...

Page 6: ... 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 with the battery charger LED Work Light white This LED automatically turns on when the trigger is pulled It remains on for 10 seconds after the trigger is released LED Indicator red This tool is equip...

Page 7: ...nector Start in the center for splices start 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 alternat ing sides if possible fo...

Page 8: ...ge KC22 4 0 03087 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 Green Connector Selection CJ22 Crimping Jaw Range Copper 8 AWG to 600 kcmil Dual rated Aluminum 8 AWG to 350 kcmil When used with KC22 type dies this tool is cUL and UL classified for use ...

Page 9: ...th 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 rotate no more than 360 If damage is detected send the tool to a Greenlee Authorized Service Center for inspection After...

Page 10: ...ld retract button simultane ously Run for approximately 10 seconds and then attempt to crimp If unsuccessful return tool to a Greenlee Authorized Service Center Cold oil Pull trigger and hold retract button simultane ously to warm oil Store tool in warm area Dies stop during operation Oil level low Return tool to a Greenlee Authorized Service Center Air in hydraulic system Pull trigger and hold re...

Page 11: ...EK628L Battery powered Crimping Tool Greenlee A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr Rockford IL 61109 2988 USA 815 397 7070 11 ...

Page 12: ...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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