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34012 (Ind.) 428-7291 (Auto.) 3/2005 G G C C 3 3 2 2 - X X D D Safety & Safety & Operating Operating Manual Manual The World’s Most Trusted Name in Belts, Hose and Hydraulics.
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5. Keep hands clear of moving parts. NOTE: Gates recommends only those hose and coupling combinations specified in the Gates Hydraulic Product catalogs. Gates disclaims any liability for any hose assemblies which have not been produced in conformance with Gates assembly recommendations. Gates Corporation...
7480-7001 7482-7112 7480-7002 7480-7003 7482-7108 Prod. No.: ** CONTENTS: • Tube of Grease with brush • Fuses • Grease Gun • Crimp Data Manual • Calipers • Instructional CDROM • Allen Wrench • Operator’s Manual * Patent Pending Gates Corporation...
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R R A A C C K K (Optional) S S T T A A N N D D (Optional) Mounts in stand or on wall. D D E E P P T T H H S S T T O O P P (Optional) Gates Corporation...
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L L I I T T E E R R A A T T U U R R E E P P A A C C K K E E T T A A L L L L E E N N H H E E A A D D W W R R E E N N C C H H Gates Corporation...
1. UNPACK OPTIONAL STAND CARTON. 2. UNPACK CRIMPER. (If stand not purchased, proceed to #2). Included in the carton with the GC32-XD crimper Uncrate stand (Part No. 78829, Product No. 7480- (Part No. 78828, Product No. 7480-7001) will be a 7002) and unbolt from pallet.
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208-264 volt, 45-65 hz, 1 or 3 phase. The converter on the crimper will change the input voltage to 220V, 3 phase. The GC32-XD crimper comes with a North American 20 amp, 250 volt, 2-pole, 3-wire grounding plug already assembled. If this will not work for your local power source, install the proper electrical circuit that is within the listed range.
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Grasping the wrench handle and pulling out allows for free travel. Once in desired position, either tighten or loosen nut underneath and engage handle by pushing down. Handle works similar to a socket wrench. Locking Handle Gates Corporation...
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(approximately 1 ½ pumps). Fully cycle crimper 5 times to distribute grease evenly (alternate between top blue CRIMP button and bottom yellow RETRACT button, or actuate with foot pedal). Gates Corporation...
1/8" from front edge of die shoe. E. Press and hold top blue CRIMP button. Crimper will close down to position set on dial vernier. Once it reaches that position, crimper will automatically shut off. Gates Corporation...
Crimper is now calibrated. • If crimp was too tight, unlock dial vernier and lower setting according to above calibration equation. Lock in place. • If crimp was too loose, unlock and raise setting. Lock in place. Gates Corporation...
® PRE-ASSEMBLED COUPLINGS 1. Cut hose to desired length. 2. Using Gates Crimp Data Manual or our electronic 1. Cut hose to desired length. crimp data program, Ecrimp, select correct GS 2. Using Gates Crimp Data Manual or Ecrimp, stem and ferrule. (Visit our website to download select correct MegaCrimp coupling.
Dial this setting into the dial vernier. 2.SELECT CORRECT DIE SET. Using Gates Crimp Data Manual, select correct die set for the hose and coupling being crimped. C C A A U U T T I I O O N N 3.LOAD DIE SET.
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• Press and hold top blue CRIMP button or depress foot pedal. IMPORTANT: For GS couplings, make sure top of ferrule rests against hex or round shoulder of locking collar to ensure proper crimp. Gates Corporation...
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Twist QCT handle counterclockwise to unload die MAKE SURE IT’S WITHIN fingers. TOLERANCE. • If not, discard assembly and Withdraw QCT. recalibrate. (Refer to Calibration for procedure.) Crimp new assembly following steps 1-9 until proper crimp diameter is achieved. Gates Corporation...
W W A A R R N N I I N N G G Protect the safety of people using your assemblies! Your measured crimp diameters MUST be in tolerance range as listed in the Gates Crimp Data Manual. Gates Corporation...
Check every 1000 crimps. If foam pad does not fill space between die shoes, order new set and install. Foam should rebound to original shape when squeezed. • Operate crimper through a full CRIMP and RETRACT cycle 5 times to distribute grease evenly. Gates Corporation...
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Remove cap using a wrench to loosen. Drain, clean refill reservoir pump operating instructions with Tellus AW 46 or equivalent. • Remove 2-part cap (air filter in top). • Add Tellus AW 46 (SAE Grade 46) hydraulic oil or equivalent. Gates Corporation...
• Will not hold Check torque of flange bolts to • Disconnect crimper from power source before crimp calibration. 330 Nm or 2900 in lbs every 6 removing control panel, loosening hydraulic tubing months of operation. or removing any components. Gates Corporation...
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TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON EQUIPMENT For two years from the date of shipment of the equipment to the original user, Gates Corporation will, at its option, replace or repair any unit which proves to be defective in material or workmanship, or both, at no cost to the original user of the equipment.
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Gates Corporation P.O. Box 5887 Denver, CO 80217-5887...
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