Parker Hannifin Corporation
Hose Products Division
Wickliffe, OH
5
Crimping Machine
PHastkrimp
Bulletin 4480-T15-US
Installing the PHastkrimp Crimper
1. Obtain a sturdy, level work surface capable of supporting at least
600 pounds which is 34”-38” high and located in a well-illuminated
area. The work surface area must be able to fit the mounting hole
pattern shown in Figure 2.
2. Remove crate top and sides from shipping pallet. Unbolt the
crimper from the pallet and remove all accessories.
3. Remove the yellow cylinder guard held by the four 1/4”-20 cap
screws and set aside. Included with the crimper is a 3/4”-10
threaded eyebolt used for lifting and handling. Fully thread the
enclosed eyebolt into the top cylinder hole. Figure 3 highlights the
eyebolt.
Caution: Observe normal safety precautions when lifting, lowering,
or moving this unit.
4. Remove the crimper from the pallet using the eyebolt and position
the unit onto the work surface so that the base plate overhangs the
front of the work surface by six inches.
5. Secure the unit to the work surface using the mounting hole pattern
shown in Figure 2. Four 9/16” holes are provided in the crimper
base for this purpose.
6. Remove the eyebolt and install the cylinder cover with the four
1/4”-20 cap screws.
7. Remove the reservoir breather shipping plug.
8. Attach the enclosed breather cap to the reservoir.
9. The crimper has been filled with oil and cycled. Check the oil level
in the reservoir prior to start-up. The oil level should be visible in the
Sight Gage. Add AW-46 anti-wear oil if filling is required.
10. Wire the machine in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code.
Caution: Check for proper motor rotation per page 4.
Removal of Air from the PHastkrimp Hydraulic Circuit
The hydraulic system, when connected for the first time, will have air in the system. The air must be removed for
safety and proper operation. Air can generally be removed from the system by fully advancing and retracting the
hydraulic cylinder several times. When the trapped air is removed from the hydraulic circuit, the cylinder will
advance and retract smoothly. Sluggish cylinder action is usually the first sign of air in the system.
To Test and Operate the PHastkrimp Crimper
1. Turn the motor starter handle to “ON” position to start the crimper.
2. Place either the black or silver die ring on the crimper base plate.
Note: It is not necessary to place any dies into the machine for this step.
3. Push the “down” button to lower the cylinder until the pusher bottoms out against the die ring. Check the
pressure gauge on the right side of the crimper to verify that the target 4200 psi is reached as the cylinder
bottoms on the die ring. Variations in relief valve settings and gauge tolerances can lead to pressure readings
of 3900 psi to 4400 psi.
Caution: Keeping the crimper in this bottomed out position for more than a few seconds can damage the
power unit.
4. Push the “up” button to raise the cylinder.
Figure 2: Mounting holes
Use eye bolt
for lifting.
Figure 3: Eye bolt should be used for lifting
Installation & Operating Instructions
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