RIDGID 4P-6 Instructions Manual Download

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WARNING

Read  and  understand
these instructions, the
electrical  tool  instruc-
tions,  the  instructions
for the connector to be
crimped and the warn-

ings and instructions for all equipment and material being used
before operating this tool to reduce the risk of serious personal
injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

•

Keep your fingers and hands away from the crimp head during
the crimping cycle.

Your fingers or hands can be crushed, frac-

tured or amputated if they are caught between the indenters or these
components and any other object.

•

Do not use on energized electrical lines to reduce the risk of
electrical shock, severe injury and death. Tool is not insulated.

Use appropriate work procedures and personal protective equip-

ment when working near energized electrical lines.

•

Large forces are generated during product use that can break
or throw parts and cause injury.

Stand clear during use and wear

appropriate protective equipment, including eye protection.

•

Never repair a damaged head.

A head that has been welded,

ground, drilled or modified in any manner can break during use.
Never replace individual components. Discard damaged heads to
reduce the risk of injury.

•

Use proper tool, connector and cable combination.

Improper

combinations can result in an incomplete or improper crimp which in-
creases the risk of fire, severe injury or death.

Selection of appropriate materials and joining methods is

the responsibility of the system designer and/or installer. Before any in-
stallation is attempted, careful evaluation of the specific re quire ments
should be completed. Consult connector manufacturer for selection in-
formation.
If you have any questions concerning this RIDGID

product:

• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
• Visit RIDGID.com to find your local RIDGID contact point.
• Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department at rtctechservic -

[email protected], or in the U.S. and Canada call (800) 519-3456.

Description

The RIDGID

4P-6 4PIN Dieless Crimp Head Tool is designed to crimp

electrical compression connectors to their respective wires.

The tool is available either as an interchangeable head (For RIDGID

RE 6/RE 60 or ILSCO Electrical Tool) or as part of a dedicated tool
(RIDGID

RE-600 series tools).

The Crimp Head can rotate 360 degrees. It includes a special quick
acting latching system.

Figure 1 – 4P-6 4PIN Dieless Crimp Head (interchangeable version)

Specification

Max. Size Cable ..............................750 MCM Class B Copper Wire,

500 MCM Aluminum Wire
500 MCM Fine Stranded Wire

Go to RIDGID.com/CrimpDies for the RIDGID Crimp Die/Electrical
Connector Compatibility Charts.
QCS Coupling Type............................6T QCS and 60kN QCS
Tool Input Force..................................60kN (6-ton) (13,500 lbs)

Interchangeable Head Weight ..........5.8 lb (2.6 kg)

Inspection/Maintenance

Inspect the Crimp Head before each use for issues that could affect
safe use.

1. Remove battery from electrical tool.

2. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the tool and head, including han-

dles and controls. This aids inspection and helps prevent the ma-
chine from slipping from your grip.

3. Inspect the head for:

• Proper assembly and completeness.
• Wear, corrosion or other damage. Make sure that the latch works

properly and securely closes.

• Presence and readability of head markings.
• See electrical tool manual for inspection and maintenance of

the QCS coupling.

If any issues are found, do not use head until corrected.

4. Inspect the electrical tool and any other equipment being used as

directed in their instructions.

5. Lubricate the head pivot points with a light weight general pur-

pose lubricating oil. Wipe off any excess oil.

Set-Up/Operation

1. Prepare the connection to be crimped per the connector manu-

facturer’s instructions.

2. Choose the appropriate crimp equipment for the application per

their specifications. Make sure all equipment is inspected and set
up per its instructions.

3. Changing Heads with QCS Coupling –

See Electrical Tool manual.

4. With dry hands install the tool battery.
5. If needed, open the head by pushing the latch to the side and ro-

tating out

(Figure 2)

. Close the head around the connector to be

crimped. Make sure that the latch is fully closed – do not operate
the tool with the latch open or partially open.

Figure 2 – Opening/Closing the Crimp Head

Figure 3 – Aligning Connector With the Fixed Indenter

6. Follow all compression connector manufacturers’ instructions for

crimp location. Some wire sizes may require more than one crimp
per connector.
Center the connector squarely against the fixed indenter (mounted
on latch)

(Figure 3)

. If the connector is not centered on the fixed

indenter or is between the indenters, an improper crimp and tool
damage can result.
When making a single crimp, line up the indenters within the lines

on the connector. When making multiple crimps is required by the
connector manufacture’s instruction, ensure there is enough room
to evenly space crimps between lug lines.

4P-6 4PIN™ Dieless Crimp Head Instructions

NOTICE

Latch Spring

Fixed Indenter

QCS

Coupling

Movable Indenters

Latch

Fixed

Indenter

Connector

Latch