Greenlee GATOR EK12ID Instruction Manual

Battery-powered, dieless crimping tool with retraction stop

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Serialnummer
GATOR
EK12ID
®
Battery-powered,
Dieless Crimping Tool
with Retraction Stop
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
52031418
© 2007 Greenlee Textron Inc.
9/07

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Serialnummer GATOR EK12ID ® Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool with Retraction Stop Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool. 52031418 © 2007 Greenlee Textron Inc. 9/07...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For recycling information, go to www.greenlee.com. 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 and Kwik Stepper are registered trademarks of Greenlee Textron Inc.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Greenlee / A Textron Company EK12ID Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool An incomplete crimp can cause a fire. • Use proper connector and cable combinations. Improper combinations can result in an incomplete crimp.
  • Page 4 Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury or property damage. Greenlee / A Textron Company EK12ID Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool 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.
  • Page 5: Identification

    Copper ... #4 AWG to 1000 kcmil Battery Charging Voltage ... 12 VDC Charging Time ... 1 hour Greenlee / A Textron Company EK12ID Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070 T 15 ®...
  • Page 6: Operation

    Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death. Greenlee / A Textron Company EK12ID Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool • Do not use this tool for continuous use. After 30 to 40 cycles, allow the tool to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Page 7: Operation

    It is normal for the battery load display to light at  both the beginning and near the end of the crimping  cycle. Greenlee / A Textron Company EK12ID Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool 7. Release the trigger until the indenter retracts completely. 8. To stop the ram from returning fully, activate the trigger for a brief moment. This activation will close the retraction valve and stop the retraction motion.
  • Page 8: Connector Selection

    Crimps Cable Size: 1000 kcmil * When crimping with the EK12ID Crimping Tool, use the number of crimps listed in this table instead of the number provided with the connector. Greenlee / A Textron Company EK12ID Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool...
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    3. Oil the pin joints, and metal surfaces that slide. Annually or After 10,000 Cycles 1. Change the hydraulic oil. 2. Return the tool to an authorized Greenlee service center for inspection. Greenlee / A Textron Company EK12ID Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool Checking the Oil Level 1.
  • Page 10 V-surfaces on the Adapter, as shown below. Check that the head and latch are fully engaged. Greenlee / A Textron Company EK12ID Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool 3. Connect the Sensor cable to the test meter and cali- brate the sensor per operating instructions provided with the 50013408 Test Meter.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Battery load display flashes constantly. Tool loses oil. Greenlee / A Textron Company EK12ID Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool 2. Use a nonflammable contact cleaner or pencil eraser to clean the electrical contacts on the battery and tool. 3. Reinstall the battery and check the tool again.
  • Page 12: Disassembly

    14. Remove screws (108) and separate the gear housing/motor subassembly from the pump housing. Greenlee / A Textron Company EK12ID Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool Pump 1. Use a hooked tool to remove the reservoir O-ring (80). Gently tug it over the reservoir.
  • Page 13: Assembly

    O-ring over the lip of the pump housing. 7. Insert the plug (76) into the reservoir. Greenlee / A Textron Company EK12ID Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool Main Components 1. Remove the protective plastic bag from the electronics subassembly. Insert the LED into the LED bushing (61).
  • Page 14: Head And Indenter Replacement

    .195 7. Install indenter (25) and secure with set screw (28). Greenlee / A Textron Company EK12ID Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool Head 1. Lift the latch and open the crimping head. 2. Remove the retaining ring (26), pin (27), head (29), and spring (31).
  • Page 15: Illustrations

    EK12ID Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool Illustration—Housing Unit Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
  • Page 16 EK12ID Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool Illustration—Crimp Head Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
  • Page 17: Illustrations

    EK12ID Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool Illustration—Pump Housing, Reservoir Assembly, and Motor Assembly Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
  • Page 18: Parts List

    52020936 50042203 50042211 50042076 50042416 Greenlee / A Textron Company EK12ID Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool Description Retraction stop valve (includes 5, 6, 12, 13, 17, 18) O-ring ... 1 O-ring ... 1 Circuit board, programmed ... 1 Decal, identification ... 1 Decal, warning ...
  • Page 19 120* 121* 122* 50053630 125* 128* Greenlee / A Textron Company EK12ID Battery-powered, Dieless Crimping Tool Description Pump housing, reservoir assembly (includes 70–83) Ring tie ... 1 Cable tie ... 1 Threaded bushing ... 1 O-ring ... 1 Hydraulic reservoir ... 1 Reservoir plug ...
  • Page 20 4455 Boeing Drive • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 • USA • 815-397-7070 An ISO 9001 Company www.greenlee.com 800-435-0786 Fax: 800-451-2632 815-397-7070 Fax: 815-397-1865 800-435-0786 Fax: 800-524-2853 Fax: +1-815-397-9247 • Greenlee Textron Inc. is a subsidiary of Textron Inc. Printed in USA...

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