Greenlee EK12IDLX Operation Manual

Greenlee EK12IDLX Operation Manual

Gator battery-powered, dieless crimping tool

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OPERATION MANUAL
Serial Number
EK12IDLX
GATOR
Battery-powered,
®
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
52080024 REV 2
© 2017 Greenlee Textron Inc.
3/17

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  • Page 1 EK12IDLX GATOR Battery-powered, ® 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 52080024 REV 2 © 2017 Greenlee Textron Inc. 3/17...
  • Page 2 All specifications are nominal and may change as design improvements occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for Do not discard this product or throw away! damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    EK12IDLX Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool 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

    EK12IDLX Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Do not allow anything to contact the battery Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They will vent terminals. fumes and may explode. • Do not immerse the batteries in liquid. Liquid may Failure to observe this warning could result in severe create a short circuit and damage the battery.
  • Page 5: Identification

    EK12IDLX Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool Identification 1. LED Work Light (white) 2. Indenter 3. Head 4. Latch (for opening head) 5. Lanyard Ring 6. Housing 7. Retract Button 8. LED Indicator (red) 9. LCD Screen 10. Battery 11. Trigger Specifications Crimping Tool Length ....................17.2"...
  • Page 6: Operation

    EK12IDLX Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool Operation • Inspect tool and dies before use. Replace any • Do not use this tool for continuous use. After 30 to worn or damaged parts. A damaged or improp- 40 cycles, allow the tool to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Page 7: Operation

    EK12IDLX Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool Operation (cont’d) Pressure Sensor 6. Depress the trigger to advance the indenter. Hold the trigger down until the indenter automatically This tool is equipped with a pressure sensor that alerts begins to retract. the user of an incomplete crimp.
  • Page 8 EK12IDLX Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool cUL and UL Classified Crimps Crimps made with the Greenlee EK12IDLT/X Dieless Refer to the “Connector Table” for the brand names Crimping Tool are cUL and UL classified on standard and model numbers of appropriate connectors and the concentric, compressed, or compact stranded copper number of crimps required.
  • Page 9: Lcd Screen

    EK12IDLX Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool 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 10: 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 11: Troubleshooting

    800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair. Air in hydraulic system. Pull trigger and hold retract button simultane- ously. Run for approximately 10 seconds, and then attempt to crimp. If unsuccessful, contact Greenlee customer service at 800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair. Cold oil.
  • 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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