RK12CX 12-ton Remote Tool
Greenlee / A Textron Company
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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Setup
1. Open the tool head.
2. Remove any accessories from the tool head.
3. Select the appropriate set of die adapters and dies.
4. Install the UA12T adapters and U-style dies—one
set in each groove. Lock the die adapters in place
with the detents.
Important:
Die adapters must be locked into place
or the die detents will be damaged.
5. Visually check the dies to ensure that they are
aligned correctly so that they will complete the
crimping operation.
6. Close the tool head.
Slide U-style dies
into adapters until
dies snap into place.
Press detents and slide
UA12T adapters into place
as shown. Release to lock.
Preparing the Cable
Follow the lug manufacturer’s instructions for appropri-
ate cable strip length.
CRIMPING DIRECTION
1ST COMPRESSION
CRIMPING DIRECTION
SIDE A
CRIMPING DIRECTION
SIDE B
1ST COMPRESSION
SIDE A
1ST COMPRESSION
SIDE B
Crimping Procedure
Wear eye protection when operating
or servicing this tool.
Failure to wear eye protection could
result in serious eye injury from
flying debris or hydraulic oil.
An incomplete crimp can cause a fire.
Use proper die, connector, and cable combinations.
Improper combinations can result in an incomplete
crimp.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.
1. Press the latch and open the tool head.
2. Insert the properly assembled connector into the
tool head.
3. Close the tool head.
4. Activate the hydraulic power source until the ram
has advanced and the crimp is completed.
Note: To ensure a complete crimp, verify that the
power source has reached 10,000 psi (700 bar).
Refer to the “Periodic Relief Valve Check” in this
manual.
5. Stop the power source and allow the ram to retract.
6. Position the crimper for the next crimp. Repeat
Steps 4 and 5 for the number of crimps as
described in this manual.
7. Open the crimping head and remove the connector.
Note: After completing the last crimp on an aluminum
connector, wipe off the excess oxide inhibitor.
Operation —Crimping Using KC12 or KA12 type U-style Dies
