EK1550L Battery-powered Crimping Tool
Greenlee / A Textron Company
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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Adapter Kits
(cont’d)
Procedure for Using 12-Ton “U” Dies;
48802 Die Holder Kit
1. Install the upper 48803 die holder assembly in hole
in top of “C” head. Snap in place with top die holder
retaining spring plunger (6).
2. Install lower 48803 die holder assembly in hole in
end of piston. Snap in place with bottom die holder
retaining spring plungers (6).
3. Select proper die set for connector to be crimped.
4. Slide die into place in die holder while depress-
ing die retainer button. Release die button while it
snaps into place, locking die into position. Repeat
operation for other die entry.
12-Ton “U” Die Holder Kit 48802 contains:
(2) 48803 Die Holders
TOP DIE HOLDER
RETAINING SPRING
PLUNGER (6)
48803 12-TON “U”
DIE HOLDER ASSEMBLIES
BOTTOM DIE HOLDER
RETAINING SPRING
PLUNGERS (6)
DIE RETAINING MECHANISMS
Setup
1. Select the die set that corresponds to the size, type,
and manufacturer of connector to be crimped.
2. Select proper die holders set for type of dies to be
used. Install the die holders and/or dies according
to procedures under “Adapter Kits”.
• Kearney PH14 dies—no holders required
• Kearney PH2 dies—48824 Die Holder Kit
• 12-ton “U” dies—48802 Die Holder Kit
• T&B TBM 15 dies—48788 Die Holder Kit
• Burndy Y46 type “P” dies—48820 Die Holder Kit
3. Install proper size crimping dies in crimping head.
Be sure die seat area is clear of debris.
4. Connect the hydraulic hose from the power source
to the tool.
5. In cold weather, allow the power source to run
(idle) for a few minutes to warm the hydraulic fluid.
Actuating the tool intermittently will reduce the time
required to warm the fluid to an efficient operating
temperature.
