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- Page 1 35016 (Ind.) 428-7351 (Auto.) 7/2007 GC96 Safety & Operating Manual Gates Corporation P.O. Box 5887 The World’s Most Trusted Name in Belts, Hose and Hydraulics. Denver, CO 80217-5887 GC96_Cover3.indd 1 7/25/07 10:44:40 AM...
- Page 2 FOR SAFETY’S SAKE USE THIS MACHINE ONLY IF YOU: 1. Receive hands-on TRAINING with this Gates crimper and assemblies. 2. Follow current GATES OPERATING MANUAL and CRIMP DATA for the GC96 crimper. 3. Wear SAFETY GLASSES. 4. Keep hands clear of moving parts.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
To insure long lasting use of the GC96 crimper it is important that a certified electrician qualify that the supply voltage is within the specified voltage range and will not be exceeded in that region. -
Page 4: Setup
Setup 1. Unpack carton. Remove crimper from shipping container by removing bolts connected through the pallet. Using the included nylon slings and an engine hoist, or similar piece of equipment, suspend crimper and pull crimper from crate. ▲ WARNING: Crimper is very top heavy (approximately 804 lbs.). •... - Page 5 2. Fill crimper with oil unless oil already filled (check sight glass on front of reservoir) Remove the shipping cap / breather assembly behind the crimper head. Fill the GC96 with 12 gallons (45 liters) of AW46 oil. ° °...
- Page 6 SCREEN control panel to boot up and show the CRIMP SCREEN. Once the CRIMP SCREEN is showing Press the CRIMP button to check the pump motor operates. If motor is not operating contact your local Gates supplier. 4. Install foot pedal.
- Page 7 1- Calibration with the GC32-33 die and the GC96 Spacer die set. A. Install the GC96 spacer die set using the die removal tool (Prod. No 7482-9181). B. Press OPTIONS then TOOLS on the TOUCH SCREEN control panel. Press Die CNG to adjust the crimper head to accept the GC32 Quick Change Tool.
- Page 8 2- Calibration with the GC96-610 die and the GC96 Calibration Piece A. Install the GC96-610 die set using the die removal tool (Prod. No 7482-9181). B. Set the Set Point Value to 8.56. C. While holding the end of the GC96 Calibration Piece (Prod. No. 7482-9200), insert the piece into crimper.
- Page 9 ▲ WARNING: To prevent serious injury: • Keep away from all moving parts! If bodily contact should occur with a moving part, immediately release CRIMP button or foot pedal. • Do not operate crimper with hand, fingers, or any body part in crimper mouth.
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Page 10: Using Gc96 And Gc32 Series Die Sets
Fig. 1 Installing the 600 series dies into the GC96 head Installing the GC96 600 Series and Spacer Die Sets A. Refer to Fig. 1. On the front of the GC96 crimper head, pull a die shoe locking pin out with the Die Removal Tool (Prod. No 7482-9181). - Page 11 Die Removal Tool and catch the die finger. Set the die finger aside. E. Repeat step D. on the remaining die fingers. Note- There is not a die storage system available for the GC96 large bore dies. Removal...
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Page 12: Gc96 Display Panel Operation
TOUCH SCREEN panel CRIMP and OPTIONS. Functionality described below. Note- The GC96 Touch Screen can ‘freeze’ in start up. If this happens, turn off the crimper for 5 minutes then return and try again. If the problem persists, call Gates Product Application. - Page 13 Set Point Value – Maximum setting is 20.00. By pressing numbers on the Key Pad, the operator can input Gates Crimp Settings. Once the proper setting is typed in, the SET POINT VALUE will flash until the ENTER key is pressed and then the value will appear solid.
- Page 14 NOTE- If the ENTER key is not pressed, the new offset value will not be loaded! CAL – Allows access to Factory Calibration and is not necessary for normal operation of the GC96 crimper. Strictly ONLY for USE by qualified Gates Maintenance Engineers. 9/5/2007...
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Page 15: Hose Preparation
3. Load die set. Refer to the section Using GC96 and GC32 series die sets. To install the GC96 series large bore and GC96 spacer dies pull back on each spring-loaded locking pin on the crimper head with the die release tool. Slide each large bore or spacer die pin in each crimper shoe hole with the die brand (or part number) facing toward the operator. - Page 16 ▲ WARNING: Improperly made assemblies could result in blowing the hose out of the fittings at high pressure, risk of fire and/or serious injury or death. • Crimp MUST MEET specified crimp diameter. All settings are approximate! • Machine tolerances exist for each crimper, die set and supporting piece of equipment, which will affect your actual crimp setting.
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Page 17: Measuring Crimp Diameter
Refer to the section Using GC96 and GC32 series die sets. If the spacer dies are installed and a Gates standard GC32 die was used for crimping, the Gates standard GC32 series die sets can be removed using the Gates GC32 QCT. -
Page 18: Maintenance
2. Check crimp diameter. • The measured crimp diameter must be within 0.010” of the published crimp diameter. • If the measured crimp diameter is too large, re-crimp to proper crimp diameter. If it is too small then discard. 3. Adjust the crimp diameter (if necessary). •... - Page 19 Change the oil. (NOTE: Frequency depends on the pump’s general working conditions, severity of use, and overall cleanliness.) • For general shop conditions, change oil every 300 hours. • Drain, clean and refill reservoir with Tellus AW 46 or equivalent Foam Filler Pads Check every 1000 crimps.
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Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide
• Turn off the crimper for 5 start up. minutes then return and try again. If the problem persists, call Gates Product Application • Will not hold crimp calibration. • Flange head bolts are loose. Check torque of flange bolts to 215 Nm or 1903 in lbf every 6 months of operation. - Page 21 32-81 7482-7047 GL, Requires 96 Spacer GL, Requires 96 Spacer 32-82 7482-7048 GL, Requires 96 Spacer 32-83 7482-7049 GL, Requires 96 Spacer 32-84 7482-7050 GL, Requires 96 Spacer 32-85 7482-7051 GL, Requires 96 Spacer 32-86 7482-7052 GL, Large Bore 96-87 7482-9087 96-88 7482-9088...
- Page 22 SCHEMATIC 9/5/2007...
- Page 23 Part No. GC96 Power Unit Replacement Kit (w/ Invertor) 7481-0045 GC32 and GC96 brake resistor 7482-7210 GC96 Head Replacement Kit 7482-9100 GC96 Touch Screen Panel Replacement Kit (includes Touch Screen Panel) 7482-9101 Kicker Tubing (Upper) 7482-9116 Kicker Tubing (Lower) 7482-9117...
- Page 24 TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON EQUIPMENT For two years from the date of shipment of the equipment to the original user, Gates Corporation will, at its option, replace or repair any unit which proves to be defective in material or workmanship, or both, at no cost to the original user of the equipment. This is the exclusive remedy.
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