Rennsteig eForce E-PEW12 Operating Manual

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Operati ng Manual
Operating Manual
Read these Operati ng Instructi ons before starti ng work!
Read these Operati ng Instructi ons before starti ng work!
Rev.: 2019-05-06
Rev.: 2019-05-06
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  • Page 1 Operati ng Manual Operating Manual Read these Operati ng Instructi ons before starti ng work! Read these Operati ng Instructi ons before starti ng work! Rev.: 2019-05-06 Rev.: 2019-05-06 1 / 18 1 / 18...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating Manual Table of Contents Intended use General safety instructions Terminology used Symbols used on the equipment and rating plate details Scope of delivery Technical specifications Brief description of the crimping tool First use and operation Cleaning, maintenance and repair Disposal Warranty EC Declaration of Conformity Rennsteig Tools, Inc. 411 Hackensack Avenue, Suite 200 Hackensack, NJ 07601-6331 Phone.: 330-315-3044 Fax: 330-319-8135 Email info@rennsteig.us www.rennsteig.us Rev.: 2019-05-06 2 / 18...
  • Page 3: Intended Use

    Operating Manual 1 Intended use The crimping tools are designed exclusively for use with die sets that are either distributed by RENNSTEIG or which RENNSTEIG has declared as being compatible. The tools and the die sets must be used solely for the purpose as envisaged by RENNSTEIG. The tool is not intended for use in different or more specialised applications. Any work performed with this tool that is not in line with its intended use can cause damage to the crimp tool, its accessories and the crimp contacts. RENNSTEIG accepts no liability for losses resulting from · t he use of unsuitable crimping tools or crimping tools from other manufacturers; · t he use of the tool in applications that are outside the scope of the tool’s intended use. Using the tool “as intended” also implies following the Operating Manual, performing inspections and maintenance work as instructed and compliance with all applicable safety provisions in their latest published version. 2 General safety instructions Icons are used to mark sections of text as described below. Ensure you follow these instructions and take especial care in such situations. Also provide other users and...
  • Page 4 Operating Manual Read this Operating Manual carefully! Follow all safety instructions as provided! Ensure compliance with national safety standards! WARNING! Read and follow all safety instructions and guidelines! Any failure to follow the safety instructions and guidelines as given can cause electrical shock, fire and/or serious injury.
  • Page 5: Terminology Used

    Operating Manual 3 Terminology used Volt Amp-hour Ø Diameter Ampere Hour Decibel db(A) (sound pressure) Hertz Minute Watt Second °C Degrees Celsius Kilowatt Metres per second squared (acceleration) Gram Kilonewton Kilogram Alternating current Number Direct current Year of manu- facture Force 4 Symbols used on the equipment and rating plate details Symbol...
  • Page 6: Scope Of Delivery

    Operating Manual 5 Scope of delivery The standard scope of delivery includes: · eForce® - Battery Powered Crimping Tool, incl. Operating Manual · Charger, incl. operating instructions · With one (6370 0300 1 RT) or two (6370 0300 1-2 RT) Li-Ion Batteries (Milwaukee M12) · Safety instructions · Carrying case Information about other accessories – such as die sets, positioning guides (locators), wire stops, etc. – can be obtained online at www.rennsteig.us online or scan QR code. 6 Technical specifications Rated voltage / battery 12 V DC (lithium-ion) / 1.5 Ah / 3.0 Ah Power consumption 240 W Height Approx. 142 mm Length Approx. 274 mm with 1.5 Ah battery; approx. 300 mm with 3.0 Ah battery Width Approx. 50 mm Net weight Approx. 2.0 kg (with 1.5 Ah battery) Crimping area Conductor inner cross-section: 0.08 mm² to 50 mm² Max. sound power level 83 db(A) (measurement uncertainty 3 db(A))
  • Page 7: Brief Description Of The Crimping Tool

    Operating Manual 7 Brief description of the crimping tool Figure 1 LED (1) The LED (1) illuminates the crimp position. This LED lights up when the crimping tool is ready for use. Allen key (2) An Allen key (2) is required for changing the die sets. This key is clipped to the crimping tool. The key (2) is removed for use and then pressed back into the clip holder. Key ring (3) The crimping tool is equipped with a key ring (3) to which a carry strap or catch mechanism can be attached. Rev.: 2019-05-06 7 / 18...
  • Page 8 Operating Manual Operation Press and hold the Start button (7) to close the jaws of the crimping tool. If the Start button (7) is released, the tool halts immediately at its current position. When the tool reaches its final position and finishes crimping, the jaws automatically open again. Reset button Pressing the Reset button (8) cancels the crimping operation and switches off the crimping tool. 7.2.1 Cancelling a crimping operation · T he crimping operation can be interrupted by releasing the Start button (7). This will halt the tool at its current position. · To re-open the tool, briefly press the Reset button (8). · The tool returns to its starting position. 7.2.2 Switching off the crimping tool · Press and hold the Reset button (8).
  • Page 9 Operating Manual Removing the battery (Figure 2) Depress (1) both unlocking buttons (A) and then pull out the battery (2). Figure 2 Inserting the battery (Figure 3) Push the battery into the tool as shown until it locks into place. Figure 3 Battery status indicator The 4 green LEDs (6) show the battery’s charge level. The number of LEDs illuminated indicates the charge level. If the LED (5) flashes, the battery is empty and crimping is not possible. eForce® battery usage Please note! The eForce® - Battery Powered Crimping Tool must be powered by a 12 V lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Behaviour of the crimping tool after prolonged non-use or on battery change The crimping tool switches itself off if it is not used for a while or if its battery is removed.
  • Page 10: First Use And Operation

    Operating Manual 8 First use and operation WARNING ! Do not work with the crimping tool at live wires! Always verify the workpiece is not energized. CAUTION! Finger crush hazard when operating the tool without crimping die sets! (Figure 4) Please note! The crimping tool is not intended as a replacement for a stationary crimping machine. Without a die set inserted, the operator’s fingers can slip between the jaws of the tool. Starting the tool would then crush the operator’s fingers. Accordingly: N ever operate the tool without a die set. Keep fingers out of the jaws of the tool. Figure 4 CAUTION! Risk of damaging the crimping tool and the die sets! The crimping tool and the die sets can be damaged by · Assembling non-matched upper and lower die set parts together; and by · Failing to assemble the die set parts properly. Accordingly: · Ensure that you orient the die set parts properly when fitting them · To prevent damaging on the tool it needs to be used Figure 4a as shown on Figure 4a Preparing the eForce® 8.1.1 Fitting die sets without additional positioning guides, e.g.
  • Page 11 Operating Manual 1. S elect the crimping die set as appropriate (e.g. insulated connectors or wire-end sleeves). 2. P ush the closed crimping die set – as shown in Figure 5 – into the socket on the die until the lower piece of the die set can be loosely screwed into place. 3. P ress the Start button on the crimping tool briefly to close it so the upper part of the die set can be screwed into place (figure 6). 4. Now tighten both screws. Figure 5 Figure 6 8.1.2 Fitting die sets with additional positioning guides 8.1.2.1 Examples: non-insulated open plug connectors, D-sub plugs, etc.
  • Page 12 Operating Manual 8.1.2.2 Example for rotated contacts (Figure 8, 9) Figure 8 Figure 9 A positioning guide can be used to position the connectors. For use without a positioning guide, assemble as shown in Section 8.1.1. 1. S elect the crimping die set as appropriate. 2. P ush the closed crimping die set – as shown in Figure 5 – into the socket on the die until the lower piece of the die set can be loosely screwed into place using the M4x16 screw. 3. P ress the Start button on the crimping tool briefly to close it so the upper part of the die set can be screwed into place (figure 6). 4. Now tighten both screws. 5. P lace the positioning guide onto the M4x16 screw as shown in Figure 8 and secure using the thread contained in the locator. (Figure 9) LED display meanings LED display Status/cause Action No LEDs illuminated...
  • Page 13 Operating Manual LED display Status/cause Action Red LED (4) is flashing Tool outside operating The tool’s operating temperature range is temperature range -10 °C to +50 °C: if the red LED is flashing, the tool must be moved to a warmer/ cooler environment. Red LED (4) is The crimping tool has Press the Reset button (8). illuminated not returned to its The crimping tool returns to its starting starting position after position. switching off. Red LED (4) is An excessive level of Check the combination of die sets/crimp illuminated power draw has been contacts. detected – overcurrent Clean crimping tool as required. protection If the fault persists, return the crimping tool to a service centre. Red (4) and green Maintenance interval Return the crimping tool for service. (5) LEDs are flashing of 25,000 operations alternately reached. Red LED (4) illuminated Tool malfunction Return the crimping tool to a service...
  • Page 14 Operating Manual 8.3.2 Die sets for non-insulated open plug connectors, D-sub plugs (Figure 11) 1. C heck that the connector parameters match those for the crimping die set. 2. I nsert the connector into the die set and positioning guide as appropriate for its cross-section. 3. Insert a stripped cable into the connector. 4. P ress the Start button and keep it pressed until crimping is complete.
  • Page 15: Cleaning, Maintenance And Repair

    Operating Manual Cleaning, maintenance and repair CAUTION! Danger of injury during cleaning or repair by accidentally pressing buttons on the tool! Accordingly: Follow safety instructions during cleaning, maintenance or repair work and always remove the battery before hand. Maintenance intervals All maintenance and repair work must always be performed by RENNSTEIG or by a service center authorised by RENNSTEIG. For Sending in an Battery Powered Crimping Tool for maintenance or repair please contact us (https://eforce.rennsteig.us) or our authorized US service partner: https://goo.gl/t4RafE (FiberFin, Inc.) Maintenance intervals All maintenance and repair work must always be performed by RENNSTEIG or by a service centre authorised by RENNSTEIG. Cycles display within a service interval With the crimping tool switched off, you can check the number of cycles remaining before the next service by completing the steps as given below: · Press and hold the Reset button (8) (Fig.1).
  • Page 16 Operating Manual Carry out maintenance and repair work regularly (before use, at the start of the working day) or if the tool becomes soiled. (Figure 14) Inspect the tool for visible exterior damage, material faults and other signs of wear. If you find defects, discontinue using the tool and sent it in for repairs. Figure 14 Setting the crimp height (Figure 15) If the results of crimping do not meet the specifications set by the connector manufacturer (crimp height, extraction force), this may have the following causes: Normal usage of the tool has resulted in wear: the crimping force can be recalibrated. Crimping die set worn: to avoid damage, the crimping die set must be replaced.
  • Page 17: Disposal

    In the state as shown, no other notch-hole combinations are permitted, since the change to the crimping dimensions and/or force would be much too great. This could result in damage to the tool and the crimping die sets. 10 Disposal Do not dispose of the tool or its accessories in household waste. For disposal of the battery and the charger, please follow the information given in the charger’s operating instructions. RENNSTEIG recommends using a licensed waste management company to handle disposal. Alternatively, the tool and its accessories can be returned to RENNSTEIG or a service centre. 11 Warranty All RENNSTEIG crimping tools are covered by the full German statutory product warranty of 24 months or 4 maintenance cycles (whichever occurs first). The warranty period always commences when supplied; in cases of doubt, proof of purchase documentation must be shown. Within the guarantee period, the product warranty covers the rectification of all damage or faults affecting the tool, where such damage or faults are traceable to material or manufacturing defects.
  • Page 18: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Operating Manual Items not covered by the warranty: · Damage caused by improper use or inadequate maintenance. · D amage caused by the application of products that Rennsteig has not approved for use with its crimping tools. · Damage caused by the crimping of unsuitable cables or connectors. RENNSTEIG offers no product warranty on replacement parts. While services rendered under the terms of the warranty are free of charge, the equipment owner must bear the costs of carriage in both directions. Complaints will be recognised only if the equipment is returned in its fully-assembled state to Rennsteig or an authorised service centre. Any repair or exchange of the equipment conducted under the terms of the warranty does not extend the warranty period. Repair or exchange always involves the supply of as-new parts, whose function matches that of the old parts. All defective – and therefore replaced – parts are the property of the manufacturer. 12 EC Declaration of Conformity In accordance with EU Directives 2004/108/EC; 2006/42/EC We hereby declare that the eForce®...

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