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GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL 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 DYNAMIC: Nom. Size (Hydraulic Hose Size) 1 “ 2 and 3/4” 4 wire Die Set Type GC16XD Series Dies Crimping Range (Inch with Std.
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 your and others 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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This Gates Crimper has been engineered and qualified for Gates Product ONLY and as such crimping NON-Gates product 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 Personal Safety Regardless of local accident prevention regulations, the following should be observed in maintaining personal health and safety of operators. 1. Always wear protective clothing and apparatus as oulined in the local accident prevention regulations.
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CRIMPER SAFETY GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL WARNING DO NOT USE HANDLE AS A SLING POINT The handle is designed for manual lifting only. Do not use as a lifting point for slings. Doing so may result in the crimper falling and injuring personnel.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CRIMPER GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL The GC16 has been provided with a Visual Indicator to alert the user when the crimp is complete. STOP position. The user will notice that the head does not stop immediately after releasing the power switch and as such will cause an over crimped assembly.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CRIMPER GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL The Machine setting can easily be entered from the product selection process assiciated with eCrimp. The GC16 is fitted with a quick disconnect Coupling. There is always a small amount of oil purged from the assembly on disconnect.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CRIMPER GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL Inserting Dies into the Crimper. Carefully study the images, the dies have a dove tail shape that is designed to mate with the die retainer plates.
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. WHEN NOT USING 21 AND 22 DIES.
CALIBRATION GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL This crimp machine has a dial indicator to visually show when the operator needs to stop hydraulic flow to the head. It is advisable that you get use to the dial indicator before calibrating. This is usually done by crimping the same specification assembly many times and note the difference in COD with each assembly.
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CALIBRATION GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL Press and hold the pump power switch. The crimper will close down to the position set while the center stem will rise on the dial vernier. Release the switch once the stem becomes flush with the front face of the dial vernier.
BRICATION to ensure maximum reliability and service. Periodically Redistribute grease b MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL LUBRICATION Periodically Redistribute grease build up. The crimper is designed to automa The crimper is designed to automatically redistribute some grease around the cone.
TOOLING GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL Item Southcott Gates Description Part Number Qty. Part Number Handle Assembly Dial Vernier Assembly...
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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7480-7006 70115 GATES.COM GC16XD Printed in the USA (Auto.) 428-3509 09/2020 (Ind.) 34008-M...
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