Continental Refrigerator ContiTech Perma-Crimp PC150-1, Operator'S Manual

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8 PC150 Operators Manual
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 220 volt single phase circuit. An optional 110 volt 1 HP
unit is available, and this unit must be run on a 15 amp circuit. Use of extension cords or outlets with inadequate power can
damage the motor. Do not run the crimper from a portable power source.
› Check the stop switch mounted to the switch bracket under the Micro-Crimp Adjuster. This is a normally closed switch and if it
does not close the crimper will not operate. CAUTION: Do not operate the crimper with this switch jumpered as the pump will
not shut off and the brackets can be damaged.
› Check the pneumatically actuated switch in the electrical box, mounted on the motor. This switch controls power to the motor
and is actuated with air pressure from the bulb on the end of the hose going into the box.
Problem: Crimp diameter too large.
› Check the calibration and recalibrate if required.
› Incorrect die being used. Each die has a range of approximately 3mm (.120 in.) above the closed diameter of the die. The closed
diameter is the die size stamped on the die ring.
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Incorrect setting of the micrometer adjuster. Check the Continental ContiTech Crimp Specification Manual for the correct
settings.
› Inadequate pump pressure. Check oil level in the pump. It should be 1
f
” to 2” below the fill plug. Replenish with ISO viscosity
grade 46 hydraulic oil.
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Inadequate lubrication of the dies and compression ring, causing the pump to work harder than normal to reach the required
diameter.
› Inadequate pressure being generated by the pump. This is most likely if the crimper can crimp the smaller size hose and not the
larger hose. When correctly adjusted, the pump should generate approximately 10,000 psi. Do not adjust the pump to produce
in excess of 10,000 psi, as damage to components or personal injury may result.
› No pressure being generated by the pump. There should be a definite change in pitch of the pump as it cycles into high
pressure mode and begins to “work” harder.
Problem: Crimp diameter too small.
› Check crimp diameter and recalibrate if necessary.
› Incorrect die being used. Verify the correct die set has been selected.
› Incorrect setting of the micrometer adjuster. Check the Continental ContiTech Crimp Specification Manual for the correct
settings.
Problem: Dies sticking in the compression ring.
› Inadequate lubrication of the compression ring and die surfaces.