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GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL Part Number 70115 Product Number 7480-7006...
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CRIMPER DETAILS GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY AND OPERATION MANUAL YOUR CRIMPER DETAILS Serial No. ____________________________ Date of Purchase _____________________ CRIMPER SPECIFICATIONS Nom. Size (Hydraulic Hose Size) 1 Inches Die Set Type 16 Series DYNAMIC Crimping Range (Inch with Std. Die Set) 1/4 to 1 Inch...
NOTE: Gates recommends only those hose and coupling combinations specified in the Gates Hydraullic Product catalogs. Gates disclaims any liabillity for any hose assemblies which have not been produced in conformance with Gates assembly recommendations.
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CRIMPER SAFETY GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL WARNING This Safety & Operation Manual has been provided for yours and other’s safety. Every operator MUST have completed training and have an understanding of the crimper and the requirements of hose assemblies before using this machine.
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GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL WARNING This Gates crimper has been engineered and qualified for Gates product ONLY. Crimping any NON-GATES fluid power product, including miscellaneous items (cable/pipe) through the machine will not only VOID Warranty but also breech the intended use and purpose condition and basic regulations of work safety and accident prevention.
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CRIMPER SAFETY GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL WARNING Intended Design Use This machine must not be used for high volume daily production. It is designed for periodic use only. Using this machine other than for its intended purpose will void manufacturers warranty and could result in failure which may cause injury or loss of life.
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CRIMPER SAFETY GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL WARNING LIFTING AND MOVEMENT The handle is designed for manual lifting only. Do not use as a lifting point for slings, doing so may result in crimper falling and injuring personnel.
BOX CONTENTS GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL Included in the carton with GC16XD will be TDS start up kit, calibration tools and a set of calipers. GC16XD (PART# 7480-7006) • Tungston Disulphide Start-Up Kit • Calipers •...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CRIMPER GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL INDICATOR PIN POSITION 3MM: ELECTRONIC DIAL INDICATOR The Electronic Dial Indicator (EDI) is the device which will notify the operator when a crimp is completed. It is located on the top right of the machine with a red LED on the front.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CRIMPER GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL E-CRIMP SETTINGS The machine setting can easily be entered from the product selection process assiciated with eCrimp. Turning the indicator knob clockwise will increase the numbers, whilst turning the knob counter-clockwise will decrease the numbers.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CRIMPER GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL QUICK CONNECT FITTING The GC16 is fitted with a quick disconnect coupling. There is always a small amount of oil purged from the assembly on disconnect.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CRIMPER GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL DIE LOADING/INSERTION Carefully study the images, the dies have a dove tail shape that is designed to mate with the die retainer plates. Once the dies are located between the die retainer plates, firmly push until the notch locates with the roller ball.
HOSE PREPARATION GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL CAUTION: A new hose and end fittings (stem/ferrule) must be used when building a hose assembly. Re-using any compnent will seriously affect performance and could result in serious injury of property damage.
MEASURING CRIMP DIAMETER GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL To properly measure a crimp diameter: NOTE: DO NOT measure on top of part number stamps. WHEN USING 21 AND 22 DIES. Using Gates “21/22” dial calipers (Product No 739-1320, Using Gates STAINLESS STEEL DIGITAL CALIPER Part No 78217) measure halfway between ridges (Fig 1).
CALIBRATION GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL The swaging machine is provided with a “dial indicator” which indicates when the operator needs to stop the hydraulic flow to the head. It is recommended that users familiarise themselves with the dial indicator operation before carrying out calibration procedures.
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CALIBRATION GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL Press and hold the pump power switch whilst watching the LED on the front of the indicator knob. The crimper will begin to close and the central indicator pin on the knob will rise. Once the LED is illuminated, release the pump power switch.
BRICATION Periodically Redistribute grease bu LUBRICATION PERIODIC MAINTENANCE GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL Periodically Redistribute grease build up. The crimper is designed to automat The crimper is designed to automatically redistribute some grease around the cone.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL...
GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON EQUIPMENT For two years from the date of shipment of the equipment to the original user, Gates 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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