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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Serial Number
RK12ID
Remote Dieless
Crimping Tool
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
52065531
© 2013 Greenlee Textron Inc.
7/13

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Serial Number RK12ID Remote Dieless Crimping Tool 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 52065531 © 2013 Greenlee Textron Inc. 7/13...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The RK12ID Remote Dieless Crimping Tool is a dieless crimping tool intended to crimp aluminum and copper connectors onto electrical cable. The RK12ID is to be coupled to any Greenlee or Greenlee Utility hydraulic pump capable of developing 10,000 psi (700 bar). Suggested pumps include:...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    RK12ID Remote Dieless Crimping Tool IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY ALERT Electric shock hazard: This tool is not insulated. When using SYMBOL this unit on or near energized electri- cal lines, use proper personal protec- tive equipment. This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards...
  • Page 4 Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death. Use only Greenlee supplied hoses and couplers. Other manufacturers’ components may fail. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death.
  • Page 5: Identification

    RK12ID Remote Dieless Crimping Tool Identification 1. Crimping head 2. Latch 3. Indenter 4. Coupler Specifications Crimping Tool Length ....................12.5" (317.5 mm) Width ....................2.87" (72.9 mm) Height .....................4.26" (108.2 mm) Mass/Weight ..................9.75 lb (4.4 kg) Crimping Capacities Crimping Range Aluminum ................6 AWG to 1000 kcmil Copper ................
  • Page 6: Operation

    RK12ID Remote Dieless Crimping Tool Operation Electric shock hazard: An incomplete crimp can cause a fire. This tool is not insulated. When using • Use proper connector and cable combinations. this unit on or near energized electri- Improper combinations can result in an incomplete cal lines, use proper personal protec- crimp.
  • Page 7: Operation

    RK12ID Remote Dieless Crimping Tool Operation (cont’d) Preparation 6. Activate the hydraulic power source until the ram has advanced and the crimp is completed. Note: To ensure a complete crimp, verify that the power source has reached 10,000 psi (700 bar). For a cUL or UL classified crimp, refer to the Refer to the “Periodic Relief Valve Check”...
  • Page 8: Cul And Ul Classified Crimps

    Cable Size: 600 kcmil–800 kcmil Crimps Cable Size: 1000 kcmil * When crimping with the RK12ID crimping tool, use the number of crimps listed in this table instead of the number provided with the connector. Greenlee / A Textron Company...
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    52024054 adapter (purchased separately). 2. Inspect the tool for damage or leaks. If damage 1. Install the Greenlee 50065750 sensor into the is detected, return the tool to a Greenlee Utility 52024054 adapter, as shown below. Authorized Service Center for inspection.
  • Page 10: Verify Crimping Distance

    RK12ID Remote Dieless Crimping Tool Maintenance (cont’d) Periodic Pressure Relief Valve Check Verify Crimping Distance (cont’d) The crimping distance on this tool is set at the factory to a precise dimension to insure a certified crimp. The 2. Lift the latch to open the crimping head and install crimping distance may require resetting if the indenter, the adapter between the indenter and crimp head.
  • Page 11: Illustration And Parts List

    RK12ID Remote Dieless Crimping Tool Illustration and Parts List Part No. Description Part No. Description 52024011 Head and ram unit (includes 1–12) 52066861 Spring ............. 1 52020271 Yoke ............1 50066897 Screw, M6-1.0 x 80 mm skt head cap ..1 O-ring (included in 52054906) ....
  • Page 12 4455 Boeing Drive • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 • USA • 815-397-7070 USA Tel: 800-435-0786 Canada Tel: 800-435-0786 International Tel: +1-815-397-7070 An ISO 9001 Company • Fax: 800-451-2632 Fax: 800-524-2853 Fax: +1-815-397-9247 Greenlee Textron Inc. is a subsidiary of Textron Inc. www.greenlee.com...

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