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The World’s Most Trusted Name in Belts, Hose and Hydraulics.

35016 (Ind.) 

428-7351 (Auto.) 

7/2007

GC96

Gates Corporation

P.O. Box 5887

Denver, CO 80217-5887

Safety & Operating Manual

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Summary of Contents for GC96

Page 1: ...orld s Most Trusted Name in Belts Hose and Hydraulics 35016 Ind 428 7351 Auto 7 2007 GC96 Gates Corporation P O Box 5887 Denver CO 80217 5887 Safety Operating Manual GC96_Cover3 indd 1 7 25 07 10 44 4...

Page 2: ...AFETY GLASSES 4 Keep hands clear of moving parts NOTE ON OPERATING TEMPERATURE The GC96 crimper has been designed to operate in a 32 F to 122 F 0C to 50C ambient temperature range and stored in a 4 F...

Page 3: ...supply voltage is within the specified voltage range and will not be exceeded in that region If the certified electrician determines that the electricity is poorly regulated in your area steps must be...

Page 4: ...te serial number assigned to crimper on rear reservoir base and record on Page 1 for future reference Attach crimper to optional secured stand or bench WARNING DO NOT mount crimper directly on casters...

Page 5: ...work facility for 24 hours prior to use If the crimper isn t acclimated or the crimper is stored or operated outside the indicated temperature range 32 F to 122 F 0C to 50C operating and 4 F to 122 F...

Page 6: ...heck the pump motor operates If motor is not operating contact your local Gates supplier 4 Install foot pedal This crimper can also be activated by using a foot pedal The foot pedal has an auto retrac...

Page 7: ...heavily or abused Calibration should be used if a large discrepancy greater then the Gates specified tolerance range of 0 010 For the GC96 there are two possible methods to field calibrate the crimper...

Page 8: ...ng the Offset Value by approximately 2 will change crimp diameter 0 001 Changing the Offset Value by approximately 50 will change crimp diameter approximately 0 025 c Type in the Adjusted Setting and...

Page 9: ...Press OFFSET Then press Open Keypad Type in 4296 and press ENTER b Use Calibration equation to determine approximate new setting Adjusted Setting Factory Offset Value Actual COD Target COD x 2200 Cha...

Page 10: ...head Installing the GC96 600 Series and Spacer Die Sets A Refer to Fig 1 On the front of the GC96 crimper head pull a die shoe locking pin out with the Die Removal Tool Prod No 7482 9181 B Take the d...

Page 11: ...he GC96 crimper Installing the GC32 standard Die Sets and using the Quick Change Tool Refer to Fig 2 A Refer to Fig 3 To load the GC32 die sets with the Gates GC32 Quick Change Tool QCT Press the OPTI...

Page 12: ...til it bottoms out on the die shoe surface Twist QCT clockwise until die fingers are engaged and withdraw QCT This will pull the die fingers out of the crimper head Press die fingers back into storage...

Page 13: ...is energized SET POINT The ring around the CRIMP and RETRACT will indicate the machine attitude Flashing GREEN indicates NORMAL or non operating GOOD condition NON Flashing Solid GREEN indicates that...

Page 14: ...get it into the die change position OFFSET Allows the operator to input a value of 0 to 500 to perform a field calibration on the GC96 crimper When the OFFSET button is pressed a keypad is revealed an...

Page 15: ...Select correct die set Using Gates GC96 Crimp Data Sheets select correct die set for the hose and coupling being crimped 3 Load die set Refer to the section Using GC96 and GC32 series die sets To ins...

Page 16: ...oading assembly from the rear of crimper Jog crimp dies until they just contact the ferrule Be sure the ferrule and crimp dies are lined up properly to achieve proper crimp length 7 Begin the crimp Pr...

Page 17: ...2 QCT To remove the dies place a hand under the desired shoe to remove Pull the corresponding die shoe locking pin out with the Die Removal Tool and catch the die finger Set the die finger aside Measu...

Page 18: ...erence Maintenance This crimper requires minimal maintenance However the following practices are recommended to ensure maximum reliability and service Lubrication Lubricate sliding surfaces of die con...

Page 19: ...urs Drain clean and refill reservoir with Tellus AW 46 or equivalent Foam Filler Pads Check every 1000 crimps If foam pad does not fill space between die shoes order new set and install WARNING Avoid...

Page 20: ...ement Parts List GC32 Die Set Available Die Set Product Number Part Number Notes 32 21 7482 7025 Requires 96 Spacer 32 22 7482 7026 Requires 96 Spacer 32 31 7482 7027 Requires 96 Spacer 32 33 7482 702...

Page 21: ...Spacer 32 86 7482 7052 GL Requires 96 Spacer 96 87 7482 9087 GL Large Bore 96 88 7482 9088 GL Large Bore 96 89 7482 9089 GL Large Bore 32 301 7482 7157 Clamp Collar 96 Spacer 7482 9600 Required for GC...

Page 22: ...9 5 2007 21 SCHEMATIC...

Page 23: ...erated Check 1 7482 7103 14 Depth Stop Optional 1 7482 9108 15 Reservoir Deck screws 20 7482 9110 16 Foot Pedal 1 7482 7111 17 Control Panel Post 1 7482 7115 18 Kicker Adaptor 1 7482 7118 19 Head Seal...

Page 24: ...Service Department Gates Corporation 1551 Wewatta Street P O Box 5887 Denver CO 80217 How to Order Repair Parts All parts for the GC96 Crimper listed in the current replacement parts price sheets can...

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