Replacement manuals are available upon request at no charge. All specifications are nominal and may change as design improvements occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products. GATOR is a registered trademark of Greenlee Textron.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Greenlee / A Textron Company EK1230 and EK1230C Crimping Tools Wear eye protection when operating or servicing this tool. Failure to wear eye protection could result in serious eye injury from flying debris or hydraulic oil.
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Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury or property damage. Greenlee / A Textron Company EK1230 and EK1230C Crimping Tools Do not allow anything to contact the battery terminals. • Do not immerse the batteries in liquid. Liquid may create a short circuit and damage the battery.
Crimping Force ... 106 kN (12 tons) Battery Charging Voltage ... 12 VDC Charging Time ... 1 hour Greenlee / A Textron Company EK1230 and EK1230C Crimping Tools 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070 T 15 ®...
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Greenlee / A Textron Company EK1230 and EK1230C Crimping Tools The battery indicator illuminates to show battery charge level as follows: Normal: Illuminates momentarily at beginning of crimp.
When used with KA12-type dies, this tool is cUL and UL classified for use with the following connector brands: Connector Anderson Blackburn® Type Dual-Rated Aluminum VACS Splice Dual-Rated Aluminum VACL Lugs Greenlee / A Textron Company EK1230 and EK1230C Crimping Tools Dies for Aluminum Connectors Color No. of Catalog Code Crimps Number Red KA12-8 Blue KA12-6 Gray KA12-4...
3. Perform the “Periodic Pressure Relief Valve Check.” Annually or After 10,000 Crimps 1. Replace the hydraulic oil. 2. Send the tool to an authorized Greenlee service center for inspection. Greenlee / A Textron Company EK1230 and EK1230C Crimping Tools Checking the Oil Level 1.
Battery load display flashes constantly. Tool loses oil. Greenlee / A Textron Company EK1230 and EK1230C Crimping Tools 2. Use a nonflammable contact cleaner or pencil eraser to clean the electrical contacts on the battery and crimping tool. 3. Reinstall the battery and check the tool again.
7. Remove the threaded bushing (72) and replace the O-ring (73). Greenlee / A Textron Company EK1230 and EK1230C Crimping Tools Motor, Gearbox, and Bearing 1. Remove the tamper-proof paper seal (96). 2. Remove two screws (92). Remove the end cap (102).
O-ring over the lip of the pump housing. 7. Insert the plug (76) into the reservoir. Greenlee / A Textron Company EK1230 and EK1230C Crimping Tools Main Components 1. Remove the protective plastic bag from the electronics subassembly. Insert the LED into the LED bushing (8).
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107 o 108 o 109 n 110 n 112 52028323 Greenlee / A Textron Company EK1230 and EK1230C Crimping Tools Description Housing unit (includes items 51–60) Screw ... 1 Nut ... 1 Screw ... 12 Switch cover (black) ... 1 Trigger guard ...
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50118927 52028330 ◊ n 52028329 52028331 o 52028332 Greenlee / A Textron Company EK1230 and EK1230C Crimping Tools Description Relief valve assembly (includes items 120–130) Washer ... 2 O-ring ... 1 Seal ... 1 Valve seat ... 1 Plunger ... 1 O-ring ...
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