GREENLINE EK6IDL Operation Manual Download Page 2

EK6IDL Battery-powered Dieless Crimping Tool

Greenlee / A Textron Company

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

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Description

The EK6IDL Battery-powered, High-speed Dieless 

Crimping Tool is a hand-held, self-contained crimping 

tool  intended to crimp copper cable.
This tool is protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,276,186, 

6,401,515, 6,718,870, 7,086,979, 7,216,523, and 

7,254,982.

Safety

Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of 

Greenlee tools and equipment. This manual and any 

markings on the tool provide information for avoiding 

hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this 

tool. Observe all of the safety information  provided.

Purpose of this Manual

This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with  

the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the 

following Greenlee tool:
 

EK6IDL Battery-powered Dieless Crimping Tool

Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request  

at no charge at www.greenlee.com.

Do not discard this product or throw away!

  

For recycling information, go to www.greenlee.com.

All specifications are nominal and may change as design improve-

ments occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for damages 

resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
GATOR is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.
Blackburn is a registered trademark of Thomas & Betts.

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Table of Contents

Description ..................................................................... 2
Safety ............................................................................. 2
Purpose of this Manual .................................................. 2
Important Safety Information ..................................... 3–4
Identification ................................................................... 5
Specifications ................................................................. 5
Operation .................................................................... 6–7
cUL and UL Classified Crimps ....................................... 8
  Connector Table .......................................................... 8
Maintenance ................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 10

Summary of Contents for EK6IDL

Page 1: ...ed Dieless Crimping Tool 52066203 2014 Greenlee Textron Inc 2 14 Serial Number Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool...

Page 2: ...arize all personnel with the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the following Greenlee tool EK6IDL Battery powered Dieless Crimping Tool Keep this manual available to all personnel Replacem...

Page 3: ...en using this unit on or near 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...

Page 4: ...r the manufacturer s intended purpose only Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury or property damage Do not allow anything to contact the battery terminals Do not immerse the batter...

Page 5: ...o 50 C Crimping Capacities Maximum Cable Size Copper 600 kcmil Aluminum 350 kcmil Battery Charger Read the instructions supplied with the battery charger 1 Indenter 2 Head 3 Latch 4 Retract Button 5 L...

Page 6: ...soaked Use this tool for the manufacturer s intended purpose only Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury or property damage Charging the Battery Read the instructions supplied with...

Page 7: ...Hold the trigger down until the indenter automatically begins to retract Note If the crimping tool does not automatically retract the crimp is incomplete It is normal for the battery load display to l...

Page 8: ...tor Type Anderson Blackburn Burndy ILSCO Panduit T B Penn Union Tyco AMP Copper Splices VHSS VHS CSP CU YS L YS CT CTL SCSS SCS SCL SCH 54506 to 54528 54806 to 54828 BCU BBCU Copper Lugs VHCS VHCL CTL...

Page 9: ...must be done by an authorized service center Daily Before use 1 Inspect the tool for wear or damage such as cracks gouges or chips 2 Inspect the tool for damage or leaks 3 Inspect the rotation of the...

Page 10: ...ee Authorized Service Center Air in hydraulic system Pull trigger and hold retract button simultane ously Run for approximately 10 seconds and then attempt to crimp If unsuccessful return tool to a Gr...

Page 11: ...EK6IDL Battery powered Dieless Crimping Tool Greenlee A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr Rockford IL 61109 2988 USA 815 397 7070 11...

Page 12: ...8 USA 815 397 7070 An ISO 9001 Company Greenlee Textron Inc is a subsidiary of Textron Inc USA Tel 800 435 0786 Fax 800 451 2632 Canada Tel 800 435 0786 Fax 800 524 2853 International Tel 1 815 397 70...

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