GATOR™
EK06AT and EK06ATC
BATTERY-POWERED
CRIMPING TOOLS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Read and understand all of the instructions andsafety information in this manual before operatingor servicing this tool.
999 3088.9
© 1999 Greenlee Textron
IM 1367 8/99
Page 1: ...6ATC BATTERY POWERED CRIMPING TOOLS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool 999 3088 9 1999 Greenlee Textron IM 1367 8 99 ...
Page 2: ...K06AT and EK06ATC Keep this manual available to all personnel Replacement manuals are available upon request at no charge and are registered trademarks of Greenlee Textron Safety Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Greenlee tools and equipment This instruction manual and any decals on the tool provide information for avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this to...
Page 3: ...injection hazard Oil under pressure easily punctures skin causing serious injury gangrene or death If you are injured by escaping oil seek medical attention immediately Do not use hands to check for leaks Depressurize the hydraulic system before servicing Wear eye protection when operating or servicing this tool Failure to wear eye protection can result in serious eye injury from flying debris or ...
Page 4: ...n not in use Failure to observe these warnings can result in severe injury or death Do not operate the tool without a connector in place Damage to the ram or crimping tool head can result This tool is not designed for continuous use After 30 40 crimping cycles allow the crimping tool to cool for 15 minutes Do not place the tool in a vise The crimping tool is designed for hand held operation Protec...
Page 5: ...extron Inc 5 4455 Boeing Dr Rockford IL 61109 2988 815 397 7070 EK06AT and EK06ATC Identification EK06AT 1 Trigger 5 Crimping Head 2 Trigger Lock 6 Housing 3 Battery 7 Battery Load Display 4 Retract Button 8 Hand Guard 5 6 7 1 2 8 3 4 ...
Page 6: ...3 kg 11 lbs 1 oz Sound Level 75 dB A at 1 Meter Vibration or 2 5 m s2 Motor Type Direct Current Permanent Field Motor Motor Voltage 12 VDC Hydraulic Oil ml pint of Shell Tellus T15 Crimping Capacities Cable Size Aluminum or Copper 8 AWG 500 MCM Crimping Force 55 kN 6 2 tons Crimping Time 7 Seconds Crimps per Charge Approximately 40 charge Battery Charging Voltage 12 V Charging Time 1 Hour Specific...
Page 7: ...n Follow the lug manufacturer s instructions for appropriate cable strip length Battery Load Display Battery Condition Momentary illumination Normal at beginning of crimp Flickering at end of crimp Normal Flickering during entire crimp Low charge Constant illumination Low charge during entire crimp CRIMPING DIRECTION 1ST COMPRESSION CRIMPING DIRECTION SIDE A CRIMPING DIRECTION SIDE B 1ST COMPRESSI...
Page 8: ... relief the ram will auto matically return to the start position and the nibs will retract 4 Complete the number of crimps specified by the connector manufacturer Small connectors may become wedged between the nibs of the tool Center the connector between the four nibs before crimping Failure to observe this precaution can cause property damage Operation cont d Electric shock hazard The EK06AT is ...
Page 9: ... relief valve is set correctly If the test slug fits into the NO GO slot the pressure relief valve is set too low Send the crimping tool to an authorized Greenlee service center 1 Inspect nibs for wear or damage such as cracks gouges or chips 2 Inspect the crimping tool for damage or leaks Have a damaged or leaking crimping tool repaired at an authorized Greenlee service center After Each Use 1 Wi...
Page 10: ...r and hold retract button simultaneously Hold for approximately 10 seconds Battery load display flashes Battery charge low Charge or replace battery constantly Tool loses oil Damaged internal seal Return tool to an authorized Greenlee service center Oil plug not installed properly Refill reservoir and replace plug PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY Before You Begin 1 Make sure that the battery...
Page 11: ...e the gear housing motor subassembly from pump housing Pump 1 Use a hooked tool to remove the reservoir O ring 38 Gently tug it over the reservoir 2 Remove the reservoir 17 3 Remove pump piston 49 Replace the O ring 48 4 Remove screw plug 41 and spring 43 valve stem 44 and pump piston 45 Replace sealing washer 42 5 Use a marker or piece of tape to mark the side of the relief 11 that is facing upwa...
Page 12: ...threaded bushing 37 and feed tube sub assembly 34 35 and 36 Screw in until snug 6 Install reservoir 17 Slip the O ring 38 over the reservoir Using a hooked tool carefully slip the O ring over the lip of the pump housing Insert the plug 16 into the reservoir Main Components 1 Remove the protective plastic bag from the elec tronics subassembly Insert the LED 218 into its bushing 218 2 Lay the gear h...
Page 13: ...ord IL 61109 2988 815 397 7070 EK06AT and EK06ATC Exploded View 39 40 38 34 35 37 6 1 47 46 48 49 16 4 5 32 25 26 33 44 45 41 42 43 58 17 36 29 52 54 53 50 51 31 19 7 30 57 18 15 28 27 7 8 20 2 14 24 23 22 21 10 9 11 12 13 3 Torque to 102 Newton meters 75 foot pounds ...
Page 14: ...xtron Subsidiary of Textron Inc 14 4455 Boeing Dr Rockford IL 61109 2988 815 397 7070 EK06AT and EK06ATC Exploded View EK06AT 226 213 218 224 222 225 223 221 220 204 203 215 205 211 212 209 203 206 210 214 215 216 ...
Page 15: ...enlee Textron Subsidiary of Textron Inc 15 4455 Boeing Dr Rockford IL 61109 2988 815 397 7070 EK06AT and EK06ATC Exploded View Crimping Head 112 102 104 103 106 115 116 103 104 105 110 114 113 113 114 112 ...
Page 16: ...ing Needle Valve 1 15 500 4203 3 Screw Flat Head M4 x 6 1 16 500 4122 3 Reservoir Plug 1 17 500 5861 4 Hydraulic Reservoir 1 18 500 5879 7 Release Lever 1 19 500 4125 8 Relief Lever Spring 1 20 500 5872 0 Screw 1 21 500 4113 4 Spacer 1 22 500 4137 1 Capacitor 3 23 500 4136 3 Ground Strap 1 24 500 4132 0 Motor 1 25 500 3633 5 Pin 4 x 16 1 26 500 4128 2 Battery Clip 1 27 500 4164 9 Screw M10 x 4 2 2...
Page 17: ... Kit 2 6 9 14 1 61 500 5904 1 Seal Kit 4 9 13 14 38 42 47 48 52 220 221 1 101 500 6095 3 Head Cover Set w Decal 1 500 6526 2 Rubber coated Head Cover Set not shown 1 102 500 6092 9 Cam Yoke Assembly 1 103 500 6089 9 Roller Bearings 12 104 500 6088 0 Bearing Retainers 2 105 500 6091 0 Compression Spring 2 106 500 6100 3 SH Cap Screw 2 110 500 6084 8 Fixed Jaw 1 112 500 6085 6 Moving Side Jaw 2 113 ...
Page 18: ...218 500 4241 6 LED Bushing 1 219 500 2999 1 Battery 12V 1 220 500 4192 4 O Ring Piston 1 221 500 4194 0 Back up Ring Piston 1 222 500 5839 8 Compression Spring 1 223 500 6381 2 Piston 1 224 500 6382 0 Sleeve 1 225 500 6340 5 Dowel Pin 1 250 500 6308 1 10 Test Slugs 251 500 6309 0 Test Gage 252 500 6130 5 10 Slugs w Gage 500 3046 9 12V Charger 110VAC 1 500 3047 7 12V Charger 220VAC 1 500 3048 5 12V...
