DAYCO D105DC, Operator'S Manual

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D100 SERIES HOSE CRIMPING
CRIMPING WITH STANDARD DIES
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Insert the Standard Pressure Plate in the bottom flange making
certain that the Pressure Plate is seated squarely in the bottom flange.
Make certain that the seating area of the bottom flange is clean and
allows the Pressure Plate to seat squarely in the bottom flange
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Select the correct die set for the combination of hose and fitting
being crimped.
The number etched on the die ring represents the fully closed diameter
of the die set in either inches or millimeters depending upon the die
set.
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Lubricate the contact surfaces of the die fingers and the
Compression Ring with the die lubricant furnished with the crimper.
Failure to lubricate the contact surfaces with the correct lubricant
can cause the dies to seize in the compression ring.
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Align the hose and fitting in the die set. If the fitting has knurl
marks, align as shown. If there are no knurl marks on the fitting,
obtain the correct crimp length from the crimp specification chart and
mark the fitting at the proper point.
CAUTION: The notches on the die set must be
completely covered by the Compression Ring prior
to starting the crimp. If the notches are visible,
you must go to a larger die set. Crimping with
an incorrect die size could result in personal
injury