Gates GC32-XD, Safety And Operating Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Gates Corporation
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When crimping a two-piece coupling (e.g., GS,
PC) as soon as the die fingers contact the
ferrule, pull slightly on the hose assembly. That
ensures the ferrule-locking collar is properly located
over the stem locking groove.
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Crimper will close to the position selected on the
dial vernier. Once it reaches that position, the
crimper stops automatically.
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Press and hold the bottom yellow RETRACT
button until the crimper stops.
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Crimp is now complete.
8.REMOVE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
9.MEASURE CRIMP DIAMETER TO
MAKE SURE IT’S WITHIN
TOLERANCE.
If not, discard assembly and
recalibrate. (Refer to Calibration for procedure.)
Crimp new assembly following steps 1-9 until
proper crimp diameter is achieved.
10. UNLOAD DIE SET.
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Open crimper head fully.
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Press the Quick Change Tool (QCT) in until it
bottoms out on the die shoe surface.
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Twist QCT clockwise until die fingers are engaged
and withdraw QCT. This will pull the die fingers
out of the crimper head.
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Place die fingers back into storage receptacle and
press downward.
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Twist QCT handle counterclockwise to unload die
fingers.
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Withdraw QCT.