Operation - Greenlee EK22GL Instruction Manual

Operation

Electric shock hazard:
This tool is not insulated. When
using this unit 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.
Keep hands away from the crimping
head when crimping.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
• Do not operate the tool without dies. Damage to
the ram or crimping head can result.
• Do not operate with the crimping head open.
Damage to the ram or seals can result.
• This tool is not designed for continuous use.
After 30 to 40 crimping cycles, allow the crimping
tool to cool for 15 minutes.
• Do not place the tool in a vise. The crimping tool
is designed for hand-held operation.
• Protect the crimping tool from rain and moisture.
Water will damage the crimping tool and battery.
• Use this tool for the manufacturer's intended
purpose only.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in
injury or property damage.
Greenlee / A Textron Company
EK22GL Battery-powered, High-speed Crimping Tool
Charging the Battery
Read the instructions supplied with the battery charger.
Battery Condition
Battery Load Display
Momentary illumination at
beginning of crimp
Flickering at point of
maximum crimping force
Flickering during entire
crimping cycle
Constant illumination when
operating without a load
Installing K22, KA22, and KC22-type Dies
1. Select the proper dies for the intended crimp.
2. Push the die release button.
3. Slide the die into the crimping head until it "snaps"
into place.
4. Properly position the second die. Repeat Steps
2 and 3.
Installing W-type Dies
1. Push the die release button.
2. Slide the die adapter (Greenlee part number
500 4292.0) into crimping head until it "snaps"
into place.
Note: The die adapters have the "D
No additional dies are needed if the connector to be
crimped requires a "D
3. Repeat for the other adapter.
4. Select the proper dies for the intended crimp.
5. Press the locking flange and open the crimping
head.
6. Push the W-type die detent and slide the W-type die
into place.
7. Properly position the second die. Repeat Steps
5 and 6.
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Battery Condition
Normal or operating
charge level
Normal or operating
charge level
Low charge level
Low charge level
" die profile.
3
" die.
3