RIDGID RE 12-M, Manual

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Figure 5 – Installing the Crimp Head on the Stand
The stand mounts to the Crimp Head with a lock pin
through a hole. Fully insert the lock pin. See Figure 5.
6. Prepare the connection to be crimped per the con-
nector manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Depress the release lever to fully retract the moving
die holder.
8. Follow all compression connector manufacturers’
instructions for crimp location. Some wire sizes may
require more than one crimp per connection.
Center the connector squarely against the crimp pro-
file in the stationary die. Improper placement can
result in an incorrect crimp or damage the equip-
ment.
If making a single crimp, line up the dies within the line
on the connector. If making multiple crimps on the
connector, ensure there is enough room to evenly
space crimps between lug lines.
Figure 6 – Aligning the Connector
9. With hands clear of the dies and other moving parts,
pump the Movable Handle to advance the moving die
until the dies slightly touch the connector. Confirm that
the connector is properly located in the dies
(Figure 6).
Figure 7 – Using Crimp Tool
10. Continue to pump the Movable Handle until the pres-
sure relief valve activates. This is indicated by a sud-
den and significant decrease of the handle force.
An audible popping sound may also be heard. Visual -
ly inspect the dies as the pressure relief valve acti-
vates – they should be touching or very close to
touching.
(See Figure 8.) Do not use handle exten-
sions, they can damage the tool or slip and cause
injury.
Figure 8 – Inspecting Dies as Pressure Relief Valve acti-
vates
Do not retract the movable die until the pressure
relief valve activates. If the pressure relief valve does
not activate, the crimp is not complete and must be
repeated.
11. Press the release lever to retract the movable die. If
needed, move the head and repeat the procedure for
multiple crimps, following the connector manufactur-
er’s instructions for crimp location.
12. Remove the crimped connection from the head.
13. Inspect and test the connection in accordance with
connector manufacturer instructions, normal prac-
tice and applicable codes.
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RE 130-M/RE 12-M Manual Hydraulic Crimp Tool
Lock Pin
Crimp Head Stand
Dies should
touch or
be close
to touching