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EK628 Battery-powered Crimping Tool

Greenlee / A Textron Company

4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070

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Die Selection

Crimps made on copper cable with Greenlee KC22-type dies and the copper connectors listed here are cUL and 

UL classified.
Crimps made on copper or aluminum cable with Greenlee KA22-type dies and the dual-rated aluminum 

 connectors listed here are cUL and UL classified.
Refer to “Connector Selection” below for brand names and model numbers of appropriate lugs as well as 

 crimping instructions.

Dies for Copper Connectors

Catalog 

Number

UPC 

Number

Cable

Size

Color

Code

KC22-8

03079

8 AWG

Red

KC22-6

03080

6 AWG

Blue

KC22-4

03081

4 AWG

Gray

KC22-2

03082

2 AWG

Brown

KC22-1

03083

1 AWG

Green

KC22-1/0

03084

1/0 AWG

Pink

KC22-2/0

03085

2/0 AWG

Black

KC22-3/0

03086

3/0 AWG

Orange

KC22-4/0

03087

4/0 AWG

Purple

KC22-250

03088

250 kcmil

Yellow

KC22-300

03089

300 kcmil

White

KC22-350

03090

350 kcmil

Red

KC22-400

03091

400 kcmil

Blue

KC22-500

03092

500 kcmil

Brown

KC22-600B

03094

600 kcmil

Green

Dies for Dual-rated Aluminum Connectors

Catalog 

Number

UPC 

Number

Cable

Size

KA22-8

06744

8 AWG

KA22-6

06745

6 AWG

KA22-4

06746

4 AWG

KA22-2

06747

2 AWG

KA22-1

06749

1 AWG

KA22-1/0

06750

1/0 AWG

KA22-2/0

06751

2/0 AWG

KA22-3/0

06752

3/0 AWG

KA22-4/0

06753

4/0 AWG

KA22-250

06754

250 kcmil

KA22-300

06755

300 kcmil

KA22-350

06756

350 kcmil

Connector Selection

Tool Range: 

Copper — 8 AWG to 600 kcmil†;  Dual-rated Aluminum — 8 AWG to 350 kcmil

When used with KC22-type dies, this tool is cUL and UL classified for use with the following connector brands:

Connector 

Type

Barrel 

Type

Anderson Blackburn®

FCI Burndy

Ilsco

Panduit

T&B

Penn-

Union†

No. of 

Crimps*

Copper 

Splice

Short

VHSS

CSP

YS-L

s

CT

SCSS/SCS

54504–54518

BCU

A

Long

VHS

CU

YS

s

CTL

SCL/SCH

54804–54818

BBCU

Copper 

Lugs

Short

VHCS

CTL-2/CTL

YA-2LN/YA-L/YA-2L

YA/YA-L-TC/YA-L-2TC

CRA/CRB

LCAS/LCA

LCD

54104–54118

54204–54218

BLU

Long

VHCL

CTL-L/LCN

YA-2N

CRA-L/CRB-L

CRA-2L/CRB-2L

LCB/LCC

54930BE–54918BE

54850BE–54876BE

BBLU

When used with KA22-type dies, this tool is cUL and UL classified for use with the following connector brands:

Connector 

Type

Barrel 

Type

Anderson Blackburn®

FCI Burndy

Ilsco

Panduit**

T&B

Penn-

Union

No. of 

Crimps*

Dual-rated 

Aluminum 

Splice

VACS

ASP

YS-A

AS

SA

60501–60565

PIK

B

Dual-rated 

Aluminum 

Lugs

VACL

ATL

YA-A

YA-ATN

ACL/ACN

2ACL/2ACN

LAA/LAB

60101–60166

60230–60267

BLUA

  * Use the number of crimps listed in the last column instead of the number provided with the connector:

A — 8 to 1/0 AWG:  1 crimp
 

  2/0 AWG to 600 kcmil:  2 crimps

B — 8 to 2 AWG:  2 crimps
 

  1 to 3/0 AWG:  3 crimps

 

  4/0 AWG to 350 kcmil:  4 crimps

  ** 6 AWG to 350 kcmil
    † 500 kcmil maximum with Penn-Union connectors
 

s

 8 AWG to 350 kcmil with Burndy copper splices

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Summary of Contents for GATOR EK628

Page 1: ...ATOR EK628 Battery powered Crimping Tool Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool 52023597 REV 3 2008 Greenlee Textron Inc 5 08 Serialnummer ...

Page 2: ...nance procedures for the following Greenlee tool EK628 Battery powered Crimping Tool Keep this manual available to all personnel Replacement manuals are available upon request at no charge at www greenlee com All specifications are nominal and may change as design improvements occur Greenlee Textron Inc shall not be liable for damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products GATOR i...

Page 3: ...ar energized electrical lines use proper personal protective equipment Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death Wear eye protection when operat ing or servicing this tool Failure to wear eye protection could result in serious eye injury from flying debris or hydraulic oil Skin injection hazard Do not use hands to check for oil leaks High pressure oil easily punctures ...

Page 4: ...service or maintenance other than as described in this manual Injury or damage to the tool may result Failure to observe this precaution may result in injury and property damage Note Keep all decals clean and legible and replace when necessary Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They will vent fumes and may explode Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury from harmful fumes ...

Page 5: ...Level 75 dB A at 1 meter Vibration 2 5 m s2 Hydraulic Oil Shell Tellus T 15 Recommended Operating Temperature Range 15 C 5 F through 50 C 120 F Crimping Capacities Maximum Crimping Force 53 4 kN 6 tons Average Crimping Time 4 seconds Average Crimps per Charge approximately 70 Battery Charging Voltage 9 6 V Charging Time 45 min 1 Lock Pin 2 Crimping Jaws 3 Retract Button 4 Battery Lock 5 Battery Ca...

Page 6: ...l is not designed for continuous use After 30 to 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 This tool may be used in damp or wet environ ments however we recommend air drying the tool before use if it becomes soaked Damage may result when the tool is operated prior to drying out when electr...

Page 7: ...nd die on the connector Start in the center for splices and on the end nearest the pad for terminals 2 Activate the tool by pulling the trigger Continue to hold the trigger until the ram retracts This is the signal that the crimp is complete 3 Continue crimping the connector until the correct number of crimps has been completed Work from the center to the outer edges for splices alternat ing sides...

Page 8: ... 0 AWG KA22 4 0 06753 4 0 AWG KA22 250 06754 250 kcmil KA22 300 06755 300 kcmil KA22 350 06756 350 kcmil Connector Selection Tool Range Copper 8 AWG to 600 kcmil Dual rated Aluminum 8 AWG to 350 kcmil When used with KC22 type dies this tool is cUL and UL classified for use with the following connector brands Connector Type Barrel Type Anderson Blackburn FCI Burndy Ilsco Panduit T B Penn Union No o...

Page 9: ...cted return the tool to an authorized Greenlee service center for inspection Skin injection hazard Do not use hands to check for oil leaks High pressure oil easily punctures skin causing serious injury gangrene or death If injured seek medical help immediately to remove oil After use 1 Wipe all tool surfaces clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent Do not use solvents or flammable liquids to cle...

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Page 12: ...c 2 75 Screw 2 76 Gear lube 1 5 g 1 77 Motor adapter 1 78 Motor electric 1 Key Part No Description Qty Key Part No Description Qty 50032410 Ram unit includes 90 103 90 50032542 Sheath 1 91 50032550 Shoulder bolt 1 92 50032569 Disc 1 93 50032585 Compression spring 1 94 50032623 Washer 1 95 O ring 1 96 50019295 Screw 1 97 50032631 Ram housing 1 98 50032640 Compression spring 1 99 50032658 Locking pi...

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