Table Of Contents; Description; Safety; Purpose.of.this.manual - Greenlee GATOR EK1230 Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Description...................................................................... 2
Safety.............................................................................. 2
Purpose.of.this.Manual. . .................................................. 2
Important.Safety.Information....................................... 3-4
Identification.................................................................... 5
Specifications.................................................................. 5
Operation. . ....................................................................... 6
Die.Selection................................................................... 7
Connector.Selection........................................................ 7
Maintenance.................................................................... 8
Periodic.Pressure.Relief.Valve.Check............................. 8
Troubleshooting. . ............................................................. 9
Disassembly.................................................................. 10
Assembly........................................................................11
Illustrations.and.Parts.List....................................... 12-17
Greenlee / A Textron Company
EK1230 and EK1230C Crimping Tools

Description

The EK1230 Crimping Tool is hand-held, self-contained,
battery-powered tool intended to crimp aluminum and
copper connectors onto electrical cable.
The EK1230C has a PVC-covered crimping head.
This tool has a retraction stop feature which allows the
operator to stop the retraction motion of the ram to
shorten cycle time.

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:
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at
no charge.
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 Greenlee Textron.
AVIA is a registered trademark of Avia International.
Mobil is a registered trademark of Mobil Oil Corporation.
NUTO is a registered trademark of Exxon Corporation.
Tellus is a registered trademark of Shell Oil Company.
KEEP THIS MANUAL
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EK1230 Battery-powered Crimping Tool
EK1230C Battery-powered Crimping Tool
with PVC-covered Head
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070