Replacing the insulation stripping blade ............22 Replacing ferrule separating blade ..............22 Troubleshooting..............24 Personnel for troubleshooting ................24 Machine does not start..................24 Ferrules placed too deep in the transport unit..........25 We reserve the right to make technical m odifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
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Machine decommissioning and disposal......... 26 Machine decommissioning ................26 Machine disposal ....................26 Electrical connection diagram ..........27 Spare parts list and accessories ..........28 Ritta l electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical m odifications.
◼ This symbol indicates an "action point" and shows that you should perform an operation or procedure. We reserve the right to make technical m odifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
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1 About this documentation – Bullet points are indicated with dashes. Operating instructions in other languages can be found on our website: Click here! Ritta l electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical m odifications.
Machine dangers A risk evaluation with subsequent safety inspection and safety acceptance was per- formed on the electrical crimping machine R8 E. As for every machine, some resid- ual risks, that cannot be precluded because of design considerations, remain. See section 2.8 "Residual risks".
2.10 Notes for the operating company – The operating company is obliged to write operating instructions. – The operating company is obliged to inspect the safety devices annually. Ritta l electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical m odifications.
– Repair work may be performed only by the manufacturer or authorised service departments. 2.13 Noise The A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level of the R8 E crimping machine is ≤70 dB(A). Consequently, ear muffs are not required for operating the machine.
3 Device description Device description Overview Fig. 1: Front view Fig. 2: Connection circuit-board Ritta l electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical m odifications.
+10 °C to 45 °C Max. operating altitude 2000 m above mean sea level Humidity 50% at 40 °C (without dewing) 90% at 20 °C (without dewing) Contamination level We reserve the right to make technical m odifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
Connect the mains cable to the mains plug (see fig. 3, item 3) of the machine and to the power supply. ◼ Switch on the electrical crimping machine R8 E at the power switch (see fig. 3, item 1). Ritta l electrical crimping machine R8 E...
Push the wire end ferrule belt into the magazine until the lowermost ferrule latches. But not further, because otherwise a malfunction can occur. ◼ Check this by applying slight tension to the belt. We reserve the right to make technical m odifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
Fig. 6: End position Cross-section setting Fig. 7: "Display" menu display Die size Insulation stripping stage Conductor cross-section Day quantity counter Initial position symbol Ritta l electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical m odifications.
The current nest is displayed with the bars (see fig. 8, item 3). ◼ Check by turning whether the drum has latched. Fig. 8: Setting the die size We reserve the right to make technical m odifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
– The cable must be cut straight and must not have any kinks or bends. – Push the cable through the insertion funnel into the contact. 40 mm Correct Incorrect Inclined Correct Ritta l electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical m odifications.
This causes the machine to travel automatically to the initial position. ◼ Switch off the machine. ◼ Insert the belt roll. ◼ Switch on the machine. We reserve the right to make technical m odifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
Switch the machine on and off again. ◼ Tap the touch display ten times quickly. The menu is exited when the touch display is pressed for at least 2 seconds. Ritta l electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical m odifications.
Lubricant Lubricating grease – Recommended grease: BP Energrease PR-EP 00 Lubricating oil – Recommended oil: WD-40 Classic We reserve the right to make technical m odifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
Open the flap. ◼ Oil the support (see fig. 15, item 1) and bearing assembly (see fig. 15, item 2) of the crimping drum. Ritta l electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical m odifications.
Allow lubricating oil to flow into the gap (see fig. 16, item 1) between the setting wheel and the cover. Fig. 16: Oiling insulation stripping stage setting We reserve the right to make technical m odifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
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Shafts Component Activity ◼ Apply the above-mentioned grease with Cams a brush to the grooves for all marked components. Fig. 18: Side view, right Ritta l electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical m odifications.
There is risk of finger injuries at the ferrule separating blade. ◼ Never touch the blade. ◼ Switch off the machine. ◼ Open the flap. We reserve the right to make technical m odifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
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Fig. 21: Replacing the ferrule separating blade The installation is performed in the reverse order. ◼ Observe the installation position of the ferrule separating blade. Ritta l electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical m odifications.
Faults may the rectified only by trained personnel (fitters) and qualified electri- cians. Machine does not start Cause Correction ◼ Check the mains cable and the fuses. The power supply is interrupted. We reserve the right to make technical m odifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
Motor fault – The motor does not run briefly. or jams (current too high). Service message Service ◼ Deleted there. – Service quantity at- tained. Ritta l electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical m odifications.
The machine should be disposed of environmentally conform and properly. Note: You can send the product to Rittal for disposal. Contact your re- sponsible country representative. We reserve the right to make technical m odifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
10 Electrical connection diagram Electrical connection diagram Ritta l electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical m odifications.
AS wire end ferrules belt 2.5 mm² 8 mm long 4050.750 Note: ◼ In the event of an order, specify the serial number of the machine. We reserve the right to make technical m odifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
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