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Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Greenlee / A Textron Company EK1240 and EK1240C Crimping Tools Wear eye protection when operating 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 EK1240 and EK1240C Crimping Tools • Do not store the battery at more than 60 °C (140 °F). Damage to the battery can result.
Crimping Force ... 106 kN (12 tons) Battery Charging Voltage ... 12 VDC Charging Time ... 1 hour Greenlee / A Textron Company EK1240 and EK1240C Crimping Tools 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070 T 15 ®...
Keep hands away from the crimping tool head when crimping. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Greenlee / A Textron Company EK1240 and EK1240C Crimping Tools The battery indicator illuminates to show battery charge level as follows: Normal: Illuminates momentarily at beginning of crimp. Normal: Flickering at point of maximum crimping force. Low charge: Flickering during entire crimping cycle.
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 EK1240 and EK1240C Crimping Tools Dies for Aluminum Connectors Catalog Color No. of Number Code Crimps KA12-8 Red 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. Checking the Oil Level 1. Remove the two screws that retain the tank housing cover.
The crimping tool’s relief valve may require occasional adjustment. To determine whether this adjustment is necessary, periodically test the crimping tool with a Greenlee model 35887 Load Cell (purchased separately). Troubleshooting Before You Begin 1.
7. Remove the threaded bushing (72) and replace the O-ring (73). Greenlee / A Textron Company EK1240 and EK1240C 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 EK1240 and EK1240C 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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108 o 109 n 110 n 112 52028323 Greenlee / A Textron Company EK1240 and EK1240C Crimping Tools Description Housing unit (green) (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 EK1240 and EK1240C 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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