Greenlee EK1550FLT Operation Manual

Greenlee EK1550FLT Operation Manual

Gator battery-powered, 15-ton crimping tools

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OPERATION MANUAL
Serial Number
EK1550FLT and EK1550FLX
GATOR
Battery-powered,
®
15-ton Crimping Tools
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
52080019 REV 1
© 2016 Greenlee Textron Inc.
10/16

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  • Page 1 EK1550FLT and EK1550FLX GATOR Battery-powered, ® 15-ton Crimping Tools 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 52080019 REV 1 © 2016 Greenlee Textron Inc. 10/16...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For recycling information, go to www.greenlee.com. 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 Textron Innovations Inc.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    EK1550FLT and EK1550FLX Battery-powered Crimping Tools IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY Wear eye protection when operating ALERT or servicing this tool. SYMBOL Failure to wear eye protection could result in serious eye injury from flying debris or hydraulic oil. This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in an injury or property damage.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Tools EK1550FLT and EK1550FLX Battery-powered Crimping IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They will vent Do not allow anything to contact the battery fumes and may explode. terminals. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe •...
  • Page 5: Identification

    EK1550FLT and EK1550FLX Battery-powered Crimping Tools Identification 1. Die Release Buttons 2. Lanyard Ring 3. Housing 4. Retract Button 5. LED Indicator (red) 6. LCD Screen 7. Battery 8. Trigger 9. LED Work Light (white) 10. Pull Pin 11. Ram 12.
  • Page 6: Adapter Kits

    Tools EK1550FLT and EK1550FLX Battery-powered Crimping Adapter Kits Procedure for Using Burndy Y46 Dies and “P” Style Dies 1. No die holder assemblies are needed. Dies fit directly into tool. 2. Select proper die set for fitting to be crimped.
  • Page 7: Setup

    EK1550FLT and EK1550FLX Battery-powered Crimping Tools Setup 1. Select the die set that corresponds to the size, type, and manufacturer of connector to be crimped. 2. Determine if the die adapter set is required: • Do not use this tool for continuous use. After 30 to •...
  • Page 8 Tools EK1550FLT and EK1550FLX Battery-powered Crimping Operation (cont’d) Pressure Sensor 5. For a single crimp, position the connector so the crimp will be located at the center of the barrel. This tool is equipped with a pressure sensor that alerts the user of an incomplete crimp.
  • Page 9: Die Selection

    EK1550FLT and EK1550FLX Battery-powered Crimping Tools Die Selection Refer to “Connector Selection” for brand names and model numbers of appropriate lugs as well as crimping instructions. Crimps made with this tool and KC12-type or KA12-type dies are cUL and UL classified when used with the appropriate conductor and connectors listed below.
  • Page 10: Lcd Screen

    Tools EK1550FLT and EK1550FLX Battery-powered Crimping LCD Screen This tool has an LCD screen, which displays informa- If there is no error code, cycle through the various tion about the tool. Turn on the screen by inserting the displays using the left and right buttons on either side of battery and jogging the tool.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    3. Inspect the rotation of the head assembly. Fully debris or hydraulic oil. retract the ram. The head should rotate no more than 360°. If damage is detected, contact Greenlee customer service at 800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair. After use: 1.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    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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