Danfoss FT1370 Crimp Machine Operator’s Manual
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WARNING
Failure to follow Aeroquip process and product instructions and
limitations could lead to premature hose assembly failures, resulting
in property damage, serious injury or death.
Aeroquip fitting tolerances are engineered to match Aeroquip
hose tolerances. The use of Aeroquip fittings on hose supplied by
other manufacturers and/or the use of Aeroquip hose with fittings
supplied by other manufacturers, may result in the production of
unreliable and unsafe hose assemblies and is neither recommended
nor authorized by Danfoss.
Read and understand the operator’s manual before attempting to
operate any equipment.
Danfoss hereby disclaims any obligation or liability (including
incidental and consequential damages) arising from breach of
contract, warranty, or tort (Under negligence or strict liability
theories) should Aeroquip hose, fittings or assembly equipment
be used with the hose, fittings or assembly equipment supplied by
another manufacturer, or in the event that product instructions for
each specified hose assembly are not followed.
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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
1. PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED OPERATION. Do not permit
anyone to operate this equipment unless they have read and
thoroughly understand this manual.
2. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
3. AVOID PINCH POINTS. Do not rest your hand on the crimp
ring. Keep your hands clear of all moving parts. Do not allow
anyone, other than the operator, close to the equipment while
it is in operation.
4. MAINTAIN DIES WITH CARE. Dies used in the FT1370 crimp
machine are hardened steel, offering the best combination of
strength and wear resistance for long life. Hardened dies are
generally brittle and care should be taken to avoid any sharp
impact. Never strike a die with a hardened instrument.
5. USE ONLY SPECIFIED AEROQUIP PRODUCTS. Make hose
assemblies using only Danfoss hose and fittings specified for
this assembly equipment.
6. VERIFY CORRECT CRIMP DIAMETERS. Check and verify correct
crimp diameters of all fittings after crimping. Do not put any
hose assemblies into service if the crimp diameters do not
meet Aeroquip crimp specifications.
7. Make sure all dies are completely in place and the cage is
positioned properly on the pressure plate.
8. DO NOT OVER PRESSURIZE. Do not exceed the 10,000 psi
hydraulic pressure supplied to the machine. This setting is
preset at the factory and should not require adjustment.
NOTE: All components used to connect the pump and crimp
cylinder must meet the criteria set forth in the Material
Handling Institute Specification #IJ100 for hydraulic jacking
applications.
9. DIE CHANGE. Do not insert/remove dies while the power is on.
10. SECURE THE EQUIPMENT TO A STABLE WORK SURFACE. Prior to
operation, secure the crimp machine to a stable work surface
to prevent the equip¬ment from tipping.
11. UNPLUG THE POWER SUPPLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
12. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
NOTE
Your new crimper has been calibrated and filled with hydraulic oil in the factory. Do not remove any plugs or caps until necessary.
Excess air in the hydraulic system may cause erratic cylinder movement during retract. Refer to the Setup and Assembly section for
instructions on removing air from the hydraulic system.
