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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS:
1.
Q - How many crimps can I get before I
need to recharge the battery?
It is very difficult to estimate the amount of crimps you
will get before recharging the battery. This will depend
on many factors such as temperature, size and type of
material being crimped, how the tool is used, the weather,
etc. See below for more information.
The weather
- Extreme cold temperatures can reduce
the battery charge by up to 60%. Keep charged batteries
in a warm place, but not in your pockets, since coins and
other metal parts may contact the battery terminal strips,
causing a short circuit. Warm weather users will find they
get more crimps per charge than users in colder climates.
The size & type of material being crimped
- All Copper,
Aluminum, ACSR, Steel ground rods, etc., and connectors,
require different force to compress. Diameter is also a
factor in determining how many crimps you can achieve
before a recharge is needed. Some cable and connector
combinations being crimped may require more frequent
battery recharging.
How you use the tool
- If you make crimps one right after
another, you will need more frequent battery recharging
than if you make a few crimps and pause a moment
prior to crimping again. Full retraction after each crimp is
not required if you're crimping small cables, while larger
cables may require full retraction. Advancing the ram each
time to approach small cables and connectors drains the
battery faster than just retracting enough to move to the
next crimp location.
The vast number of variables makes it difficult to provide
exact number of crimps per charge for every possible field
situation.
2.
Q - How long will the batteries last?
Under ideal circumstances each battery could be
recharged up to 2000 times before it will no longer accept
a charge. This number may vary due to individual use
and charging habits.
3.
Q - Can the batteries be recycled?
YES! Once the battery no longer accepts a recharge,
simply follow the recycling instruction included in this
manual for proper recycling. If your local community or
company has a recycling program, you may choose to
contact them for instructions on recycling. Always properly
dispose of spent batteries by following the manufacturers
recommended recycling procedures.
(See "BATTERY RECYCLING" section for details)
4.
Q - How far can the tool be dropped without
damaging it?
The PATRIOT
®
Crimper
has been designed to withstand
drops of six feet; however, due to the endless angles at
which a tool can be dropped, damage can still occur. The
outer housing is designed of a high strength composite
polymer plastic, but can be broken depending upon the
surface (pavement, grass, rocks, etc.) being dropped
upon and/or the angle of impact. The internal working
assemblies should survive without damage. We strongly
recommend that the tool restraint lanyard be used at all
times to help prevent dropping the tool. Drops without the
lanyard attached would be considered abusive treatment.
5.
Q - How do I know when I've properly
completed a crimp?
The PATRIOT
®
Crimper produces an audible pop when
the crimp has been properly completed.
6.
Q - Does the tool require a charged battery
in order to retract the ram?
NO, the PATRIOT
®
Crimper utilizes a mechanical retraction
mechanism which allows the ram to retract without the
battery.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge
the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room
temperature at 10°C - 40°C (50°F - 104°F).
Let a hot
battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
4. Charge the Lithium-ion battery cartridge when you do
not use it for more than six months.
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