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GC32FLEX/TSI SAFETY AND OPERATION MANUAL
CRIMPER SAFETY
WARNING
An incorrect hose assembly can rupture or blow apart in use, resulting in property damage, serious injury
or death.
REMEMBER:
Others depend on you to make correct assemblies.
Hose Assembly Fabrication.
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Component inspection: Before creating an assembly be sure to inspect all components to ensure
they are the correct product, cut correctly, without any visually identifiable defects.
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Couplings (compatibility): Hose fitting components from one manufacturer are not usually
compatible with fitting components supplied by another manufacturer. Never mix and match hose
couplings from different manufacturers unless approved by both parties.
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Hose assembly equipment (crimpers): Hoses and fittings from one manufacturer should not generally
be assembled with the equipment of another manufacturer.
NOTE:
Gates recommends only those hose and coupling combinations specified in the Gates Hydraulic
Product catalogs. Gates disclaims any liability for any hose assemblies which have not been produced in
conformance with Gates assembly recommendations.
WARNING
Carefully read and understand the following warnings before operating this crimper.
FOR SAFETY’S SAKE USE THIS MACHINE ONLY IF YOU:
1. Receive hands-on
TRAINING
with this Gates crimper and assemblies.
2. Follow current
GATES OPERATING MANUAL
and
CRIMP DATA
for the
GC32FLEX/GC32FLEX TSI
crimper.
3. Use only
GATES, NEW and UNUSED
hose and fittings.
4. Wear
SAFETY GLASSES.
5. Keep hands clear of moving parts.
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