Greenlee / A Textron Company
7
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
12-ton, Single-acting, Die-type Crimping Tools
Setup
Do not operate crimping tool without dies in
place. Damage to the ram or crimping tool head
may result.
Follow the operating instructions and safety
information supplied with the hydraulic power
source.
1.
Select the die set that corresponds to the size, type,
and manufacturer of connector to be crimped.
2.
On RK1230(C) and RK1240(C):
Press the release button on the C-head and slide
one of the die halves into the jaw. Release the
button and slide the die half until the retainer snaps
and locks the die into place.
Press the die release button on the ram body
(located in the cutout) and slide the other die half in.
Release the button and slide the die until the
retainer snaps and locks into place.
On RK1240K(C) units:
The die stem presses into the hole in both the ram
and head. The die can then be locked in place by
tightening the lock screw.
3.
Connect the hydraulic hose from the power source
to the tool.
4.
In cold weather, allow the power source to run
(idle) for a few minutes to warm the hydraulic fluid.
Actuating the tool intermittently will reduce the time
required to warm the fluid to an efficient operating
temperature.
Inspect tool and dies before use. Replace any
worn or damaged parts. A damaged or improperly
assembled tool could break and strike nearby
personnel with sufficient force to cause severe
injury or death.
Use proper die, connector, and wire combinations.
Mismatched components can result in an incom-
plete crimp. Failure to complete a crimp could result
in severe injury, death, or fire if a connection
separates or if it has high electrical resistance.
Wear eye protection when using 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 fingers or hands to
check for leaks.
• Depressurize hydraulic system
before servicing.
High pressure oil easily punctures
skin causing serious injury, gangrene
or death. If injured seek medical help
immediately to remove oil.
Do not use this crimping tool with any hydraulic
hoses or other hydraulic components rated at less
than 700 bar (10,000 psi).
Failure to observe this warning will result in
severe injury or death.
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