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Greenlee / A Textron Company

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

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EK1240LX and EK1240CLX Crimping Tools 

Troubleshooting

Before You Begin

1.  Make sure that the battery is charged. Recheck 

the battery after several minutes to make sure the 

battery is holding its charge.

2.  Use a 

nonflammable

 contact cleaner or pencil 

eraser to clean the electrical contacts on the battery 

and tool.

3.  Reinstall the battery and check the tool again.

Problem

Possible Cause

Probable Remedy

Tool is inoperative.

Battery charge low.

Charge or replace battery.

Dirt, contaminants, etc., in 

ram area of tool.

Clean tool.

Tool components worn or 

damaged.

Contact Greenlee customer service at  

800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.

Motor is inoperative.

Low or uncharged battery.

Try known charged battery. Inoperative battery may 

be discharged or may have reached life expectancy.

Broken switch components.

Contact Greenlee customer service at  

800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.

Motor runs but tool will not 

complete a cycle.

Oil level low.

Contact Greenlee customer service at  

800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.

Air in hydraulic system.

Pull trigger and hold retract button simultane-

ously. Run for approximately 10 seconds, and then 

attempt to crimp. If unsuccessful, contact Greenlee 

customer service at 800-435-0786 for warranty 

service or repair.

Cold oil.

Pull trigger and hold retract button simultaneously 

to warm oil. Store tool in warm area.

Tool loses oil.

Damaged seal.

Contact Greenlee customer service at  

800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.

Summary of Contents for Greenlee GATOR EK1240CLX

Page 1: ...tron Inc 3 17 Serial Number Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool Register this product at www greenlee com EK1240LX and EK1240CLX GATOR Battery powered Crimping Tools ...

Page 2: ...70 Model X FCC ID 2AGL2X IC ID 20646X This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note Change or modifications made to thi...

Page 3: ...ure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death Wear eye protection when operating or servicing this tool Failure to wear eye protection could result in serious eye injury from flying debris or hydraulic oil Skin injection hazard Do not use hands to check for oil leaks Oil under pressure easily punc tures skin If injured seek medical attention immediately to remove oil Failure t...

Page 4: ...trical components are soaked Use this tool for 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 batteries in liquid Liquid may create a short circuit and damage the battery If bat teries are immersed contact your service center for proper handling Do not pl...

Page 5: ... Crimping Force 12 tons 106 kN Hydraulic Oil 52057878 biodegradable hydraulic fluid Recommended Operating Temperature Range 5 F to 122 F 15 C to 50 C Crimping Capacities Crimping Range 8 AWG to 750 kcmil Battery Charger Read the instructions supplied with the battery charger 1 LED Work Light white 2 Head 3 Die Release Buttons 4 Lanyard Ring 5 Housing 6 Retract Button 7 LED Indictor red 8 LCD Scree...

Page 6: ... damp or wet environments however air drying is recommended before use if the tool becomes soaked Damage may result when the tool is operated prior to thorough drying when electrical components are 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 th...

Page 7: ... First Compression Crimping Direction SIDE A evenly spaced Crimping Direction SIDE B evenly spaced First Compression SIDE A First Compression SIDE B 7 Using the sequence illustrated here press the trigger to advance the dies Continue to crimp until the pressure relief valve activates Note Pressure relief occurs at approximately 106 kN 12 tons and is indicated by an audible pop 8 After achieving pr...

Page 8: ...CONNECTOR TYPE Copper Splices Copper Lugs 8 to 1 0 AWG 1 crimp 2 0 AWG to 350 kcmil 2 crimps 400 to 750 kcmil 3 crimps NUMBER OF CRIMPS ANDERSON VACS VACL BLACKBURN ASP ATL BURNDY YS A YA A YA ATN ILSCO AS ASN ACL ACN 2ACL 2ACN ALNS ALNN ALND PANDUIT SA LAA LAB T B 60501 to 60578 60101 to 60176 60230 to 60278 PENN UNION PIK BLUA CONNECTOR TYPE Dual rated Aluminum Splices Dual rated Aluminum Lugs D...

Page 9: ...attery empty tool won t run 10 Real time clock battery low 11 Tool deactivated 12 Service necessary 13 Real time clock not found 14 Bluetooth unit not found 15 16 Pressure sensor not found 17 Burst pressure exceeded 18 Battery temperature too low If there is no error code cycle through the various displays using the left and right buttons on either side of the screen There are seven displays in to...

Page 10: ... the crimp ing tool head when crimping Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death Relief valve adjustments 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 head assembly Fully retract the ram The head should rotate no m...

Page 11: ...00 435 0786 for warranty service or repair Motor is inoperative Low or uncharged battery Try known charged battery Inoperative battery may be discharged or may have reached life expectancy Broken switch components Contact Greenlee customer service at 800 435 0786 for warranty service or repair Motor runs but tool will not complete a cycle Oil level low Contact Greenlee customer service at 800 435 ...

Page 12: ...88 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 7070 Fax 1 815 397 9247 www greenlee com ...

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