Greenlee / A Textron Company
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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EK6ATLT and EK6ATLX Battery-powered Crimping Tools
Operation
(cont’d)
Pressure Sensor
This tool is equipped with a pressure sensor that alerts
the user of an incomplete crimp.
• If the tool is manually retracted before completion of a
crimp, the red LED and an audible beep will be active
for 2 seconds.
• If the tool is unable to reach the required crimp force,
the red LED, work light, and an audible beep will pulse
until after the trigger is released.
Preparation
Follow the lug manufacturer’s instructions for appropri-
ate cable strip length.
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
Crimping Procedure
1. Insert cable fully into connector. Center the connec-
tor between the nibs.
RIGHT
WRONG
Small connectors may become
wedged between the nibs of the tool.
Center the connector between the
four nibs before crimping.
Failure to observe this precaution
may cause property damage.
2. Pull the trigger to advance the nibs. Hold the trigger
down until the pressure relief valve activates.
Note: Pressure relief occurs at approximately
690 bar (10,000 psi) and is indicated by an audible
“pop.”
3. After achieving pressure relief, the ram automatically
returns to the start position and the nibs retract.
4 To stop the ram from returning fully, activate the
trigger for a brief moment. This activation will close
the retraction valve and stop the retraction motion.
5. Complete the number of crimps specified by the
connector manufacturer.
An incomplete crimp can cause a fire.
• Use proper die, connector, and cable combinations.
Improper combinations can result in an incomplete
crimp.
• The relief valve sounds and the ram automatically
retracts to indicate a completed crimp. If you do not
hear the sound of the relieve valve or the ram does
not automatically retract, the crimp is not complete.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.
