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Greenlee RK1550 Instruction Manual

15-ton, single-acting, die-type crimping tool
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
RK1550
15-ton, Single-acting,
Die-type Crimping Tool
Serial Codes GAE
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
Register this product at www.greenlee.com
99928531
© 2011 Greenlee Textron Inc.
IM 1361 REV 4 9/11

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  • Page 1 Die-type Crimping Tool Serial Codes GAE Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool. Register this product at www.greenlee.com 99928531 © 2011 Greenlee Textron Inc. IM 1361 REV 4 9/11...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    975, 976-22, 980 and 980-22. It may also be powered Operation ..............11 using a hydraulic intensifier capable of develop- Die Selection ............... 12 ing 700 bar (10,000 psi), such as the Greenlee Utility Connector Selection ............ 12 Dynapress ®...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Tool RK1550 15-ton, Single-acting, Die-type Crimping IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY ALERT Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information SYMBOL in this manual before operating or servicing this tool. Failure to observe this warning will This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards result in severe injury or death.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Tool RK1550 15-ton, Single-acting, Die-type Crimping IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Electrical shock hazard: Use proper die, connector, and wire combinations. This tool is not insulated. When using Mismatched components can result in an incomplete this unit near energized electrical crimp. Failure to complete a crimp could result in...

  • Page 5: Adapter Kits

    Tool RK1550 15-ton, Single-acting, Die-type Crimping Adapter Kits Procedure for Using Kearney PH14 Dies 3. Install upper die in hole in top of “C” head. Snap in place with top die retaining plunger (6). 1. No die holder assemblies are needed. Dies fit directly into tool.
  • Page 6 Tool RK1550 15-ton, Single-acting, Die-type Crimping Adapter Kits (cont’d) Procedure for Using Kearney PH2 Dies 4. Select proper die set for fitting to be crimped. Note: Do not use non-butting dies (crimps con- 48824 Die Holder Kit trolled by tonnage) in this tool, as damage could 1.
  • Page 7 Tool RK1550 15-ton, Single-acting, Die-type Crimping Adapter Kits (cont’d) Procedure for Using Thomas & Betts TBM15 Dies 3. Select proper die set for fitting to be crimped. 4. Slide top die into place in die holder while depress- 48788 Die Holder Kit ing die retainer button.
  • Page 8 Tool RK1550 15-ton, Single-acting, Die-type Crimping Adapter Kits (cont’d) Procedure for Using Burndy Y46 Dies 3. Select proper die set for fitting to be crimped. 4. Slide top die into place in die holder while simulta- 48820 Die Holder Kit neously squeezing both retainer buttons.

  • Page 9: Adapter Kits

    Tool RK1550 15-ton, Single-acting, Die-type Crimping Adapter Kits (cont’d) Procedure for Using 12-Ton “U” Dies 3. Select proper die set for connector to be crimped. 4. Slide die into place in die holder while depress- 48802 Die Holder Kit ing die retainer button. Release die button while it 1.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Tool RK1550 15-ton, Single-acting, Die-type Crimping Specifications Setup Weight ..........6.41 kg (14 lb 2 oz) Length ............380 mm (14.96") Width ............76.2 mm (3.00") Do not use this crimping tool with any hydraulic hoses or other hydraulic components rated at less than Height ...........135.4 mm (5.33")

  • Page 11: Setup

    Tool RK1550 15-ton, Single-acting, Die-type Crimping Setup (cont’d) Operation Do not operate crimping tool without dies in place. Electrical shock hazard: Damage to the ram or crimping tool head may result. This tool is not insulated. When using this unit near energized electrical...

  • Page 12: Die Selection

    Tool RK1550 15-ton, Single-acting, Die-type Crimping Die Selection Refer to “Connector Selection” for brand names and model numbers of appropriate lugs as well as crimping instructions. Crimps made with this tool and KC12-type or KA12-type dies are cUL and UL classified when used with the appropriate conductor and connectors listed below.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Tool RK1550 15-ton, Single-acting, Die-type Crimping Maintenance • Keep the tool clean. Use the tool with care to keep dirt and grit out of the hydraulic system. Contamination is the most common cause of failure for hydraulic tools. Pinch points: •...

  • Page 14: Assembly

    Tool RK1550 15-ton, Single-acting, Die-type Crimping Assembly (refer to the Illustration) 1. Install Spring Plunger (6) and 2 each - Disc (5), 7. Lubricate the O-ring (16), Backup Ring (15) and Spring (2), Die Retaining Button (4) and Retaining threads on the Cylinder and Ram.

  • Page 15: Illustration And Parts List

    Tool RK1550 15-ton, Single-acting, Die-type Crimping Illustration Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...

  • Page 16: Parts List

    4455 Boeing Drive • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 • USA • 815-397-7070 USA Tel: 800-435-0786 Canada Tel: 800-435-0786 International Tel: +1-815-397-7070 An ISO 9001 Company • Fax: 800-451-2632 Fax: 800-524-2853 Fax: +1-815-397-9247 Greenlee Textron Inc. is a subsidiary of Textron Inc. www.greenlee.com...

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