PC125RCD / 125MRCD Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • READ INSTRUCTIONS AND IDENTIFY ALL COMPONENT PARTS BEFORE USING CRIMPER. • CRIMPER CAN PRODUCE 60 TONS OF FORCE. KEEP BOTH HANDS AWAY FROM PINCH POINTS. • CONSULT THE CONTINENTAL CONTITECH CRIMP SPECIFICATION MANUAL FOR CORRECT CRIMPER SETTINGS AND CRIMP MEASUREMENTS.
Available Accessories For PC125RCD/125MRCD Crimpers Series Removeable Pusher Pressure Plate Notched Pressure Plate Coupling Stop CRIMPX Die Lubricant Oil: (Included) (Included) (Included) (Included only with 4 oz bottle with dauber cap PC125RCD) (Included) Die Removal Magnet Vent Plug T420 Micrometer Pneumatic Pendent Switch (Included) (Included)
PC125RCD / PC125MRCD Features Micrometer style adjustment permits crimping Adjustable Retraction Stop limits ram retraction to a wide variety of hose and fittings, and is fully only the amount required to remove the hose and adjustable for a precise crimp. coupling saving time on multiple crimps.
PC125RCD / PC125MRCD Quick Start Guide Follow these steps before using the crimper for the first time. • Mount the crimper on a sturdy workbench in a well-lit area. Workbench should be able to support the crimper weight of 154 lbs for PC125RCD and 85 lbs for PC125MRCD.
PC125RCD / PC125MRCD Lubrication Procedure Grease Point # 1 Place a thin layer of CrimpX oil (supplied with crimper) or a high pressure molybdenum high pressure grease on the surface of the cone base (as shown in photo # 1). Photo # 1 Grease Point # 2 Before sliding the PC125-RCD pressure plate over the correct dies,...
PC125RCD / PC125MRCD Crimping Procedure • Follow lubrication procedure prior to crimping procedure. NOTE: FAILURE TO LUBRICATE THE DIE SET AND COMPRES- SION CONE COULD RESULT IN THE DIE SET SEIZING IN THE BASE FLANGE. Step 1: Make certain that the cone base is clean and lubricated prior to inserting the die set.
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Step 3: Lubricate the contact surfaces, both top and outside edges of the die fingers, with CrimpX oil provided with the crimper. Only use a molybdenum/graphite high-pressure grease applied sparingly to the contact surfaces. Die lubricant can be obtained from customer service using part numbers PC900-grease-3 oz or PC900-grease-1lb.
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Step 7: Slide the Pusher onto the pusher retaining ring on the hydraulic cylinder. Make sure slot in pusher goes over lip on pusher retaining pin. CAUTION: Damage to pusher and retaining pin can occur if misaligned. Front View Rear View Slot Slot Step 8: Set the micrometer to the setting as shown in the most current Continental ContiTech...
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Step 9: Recheck the fitting for the correct alignment in the die set, pusher is positioned correctly and depress the start/stop switch. Hold the start/stop switch until the automatic stop switch shuts the pump off. Release the start/stop switch and allow the pusher to return to the retracted position.
WHEN USING THE NOTCHED PRESSURE PLATE, FOR USE WITH 90 DEGREE FITTING ONLY, FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES. Make certain that the cone base Select the correct die set for the Lubricate the die fingers is clean and lubricated prior to hose-fitting combination from with the PC125 CrimpX Oil inserting the die set.
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DO NOT MISALIGN NOTCHED PRESSURE PLATE OR DAMAGE WILL OCCUR. 1. Die split must face operator. 2. Notched Pressure Plate needs to cover all 8 die fingers 3. Damage can occur to die fingers if parts aren’t aligned properly. Wrong Alignment Broken Die Finger...
PC125RCD Calibration Check • Follow lubrication procedure prior to calibration check. NOTE: FAILURE TO LUBRICATE THE DIE SET AND COMPRESSION CONE COULD RESULT IN THE DIE SET SEIZING IN THE BASE FLANGE. • Place any Die Set and the Pressure Plate in the crimper bottom flange in the order shown.
PC125MRCD Calibration Check • Follow lubrication procedure prior to calibration check. NOTE: FAILURE TO LUBRICATE THE DIE SET AND COMPRESSION CONE COULD RESULT IN THE DIE SET SEIZING IN THE BASE FLANGE. • Place any Die Set and the Pressure Plate in the crimper bottom flange in the order shown.
PC125 Drawer / Stand Assembly THIS INSTRUCTIONS CAN BE USED FOR PC125RCD AND PC125 SERIES CRIMPERS. Install (2) 3/8-16 x 1" carriage bolts in front two Slide the drawer slightly out to access two holes (as shown in picture # 1). Use 3/8" plastic rear holes (as shown in picture # 2).
Troubleshooting PROBLEM: CRIMPER WILL NOT RUN AT ALL › The white rocker switch is also a circuit breaker. Check to see that the circuit breaker has not been tripped. › Check the wall outlet. The crimper comes from the factory wired for a 115 volt single phase circuit. Use of extension cords or outlets with inadequate power can damage the motor.
102997-PURPLE T420 CUSTOM CRIMP DIE CAGE HALF-PURPLE Part Numbers PC125RCD Die Components Item Description Flex Die cage (See below) 8 Die fingers (See below) PC125RCD Dies ContiTech Part # Description Color ContiTech Part # Description Color 20809576 PC125RCD-16MM Blue 16MM 20809761 PC125RCD-34MM Purple 34MM 20809577...
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Part Numbers PC125RCD Options ContiTech Part # Description 20244895 PC125 Drawer / Stand PC125MRCD Pump Options ContiTech Part # Description 20244931 Two Stage hand pump 20244932 Air/hydraulic pump 20244916 1/2 HP, 110V electric pump Replacement Parts ContiTech Part # Description 20551881 Die ring pusher for PC125RCD/PC125MRCD 103270...
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