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EK425LT and EK425LX Battery-powered Crimping Tools

Greenlee / A Textron Company

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

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CJ22 Jaw and KA22/KC22-type Die Selection

Note:  This tool will provide a cUL and UL classified crimp ONLY when used with the CJ22 jaws  

and KA22- or KC22-type dies.
Note:  This tool will provide 53 kN (6 tons) of crimping force when used with the CJ22 jaws.

Crimps made on copper cable with Greenlee KC22-type dies and the copper connectors listed here are cUL and UL classified.
Crimps made on copper or aluminum cable with Greenlee KA22-type dies and the dual-rated aluminum connectors listed 

here are cUL and UL classified.
Refer to “Connector Selection” for brand names and model numbers of appropriate lugs as well as crimping instructions.

Dies for Dual-rated Aluminum Connectors

Catalog Number

UPC Number

Cable Size

KA22-8

06744

8 AWG

KA22-6

06745

6 AWG

KA22-4

06746

4 AWG

KA22-2

06747

2 AWG

KA22-1

06749

1 AWG

KA22-1/0

06750

1/0 AWG

KA22-2/0

06751

2/0 AWG

KA22-3/0

06752

3/0 AWG

KA22-4/0

06753

4/0 AWG

KA22-250

06754

250 kcmil

KA22-300

06755

300 kcmil

KA22-350

06756

350 kcmil

Dies for Copper Connectors

Catalog Number

UPC Number

Cable Size

Color Code

KC22-8

03079

8 AWG

Red

KC22-6

03080

6 AWG

Blue

KC22-4

03081

4 AWG

Gray

KC22-2

03082

2 AWG

Brown

KC22-1

03083

1 AWG

Green

KC22-1/0

03084

1/0 AWG

Pink

KC22-2/0

03085

2/0 AWG

Black

KC22-3/0

03086

3/0 AWG

Orange

KC22-4/0

03087

4/0 AWG

Purple

KC22-250

03088

250 kcmil

Yellow

KC22-300

03089

300 kcmil

White

KC22-350

03090

350 kcmil

Red

KC22-400

03091

400 kcmil

Blue

KC22-500

03092

500 kcmil

Brown

KC22-600B

03094

600 kcmil

Green

Connector Selection

CJ22 Crimping Jaw Range:

  Copper — 8 AWG to 600 kcmil†;  Dual-rated Aluminum — 8 AWG to 350 kcmil

When used with KC22-type dies, this tool is cUL and UL classified for use with the following connector brands:

Connector 

Type

Barrel 

Type

Anderson Blackburn

®

Burndy

ILSCO

Panduit

T&B

Penn-

Union†

No. of 

Crimps*

Copper 

Splice

Short

VHSS

CSP

YS-L

s

CT

SCSS/SCS

54504-54518

BCU

A

Long

VHS

CU

YS

s

CTL

SCL/SCH

54804-54818

BBCU

Copper 

Lugs

Short

VHCS

CTL-2/CTL

YA-2LN/YA-L/YA-2L 

YA/YA-L-TC/YA-L-2TC

CSW 

CRA/CRB

LCAS/LCA 

LCD

54104-54118 

54204-54218

BLU

Long

VHCL

CTL-L/LCN

YA-2N

CLN/CLW 

CRA-L/CRB-L 

CRA-2L/CRB-2L

LCB/LCC

54930BE-54918BE 

54850BE-54876BE

BBLU

When used with KA22-type dies, this tool is cUL and UL classified for use with the following connector brands:

Connector Type

Barrel Type

Anderson

Blackburn

®

Burndy

ILSCO

Panduit**

T&B

Penn-

Union

No. of 

Crimps*

Dual-rated 

Aluminum Splice

VACS

ASP

YS-A

AS 

ASN

SA

60501-60565

PIK

B

Dual-rated 

Aluminum Lugs

VACL

ATL

YA-A 

YA-ATN

ACL/ACN 

2ACL/2ACN 

ALNS/ALNN/ALND

LAA/LAB

60101-60166 

60230-60267

BLUA

*  Use the number of crimps listed in the last column instead of the number provided with the connector:

 

   

A — 8 to 1/0 AWG:  1 crimp 

B  — 8 to 2 AWG:  2 crimps 

 

   

 

2/0 AWG to 600 kcmil:  2 crimps 

 

1 to 3/0 AWG:  3 crimps 

 

   

 

 

 

4/0 AWG to 350 kcmil:  4 crimps

 

**  6 AWG to 350 kcmil

 

†  500 kcmil maximum with Penn-Union connectors

 

s

  8 AWG to 350 kcmil with Burndy copper splices

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Summary of Contents for Greenlee GATOR EK425LDO12

Page 1: ...ry powered Crimping Tools 52080010 REV 1 2016 Greenlee Textron Inc 10 16 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 ...

Page 2: ...ide information for avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this tool Observe all of the safety information provided Purpose of this Manual This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the following Greenlee tools EK425LT Battery powered Crimping Tool EK425LX Battery powered Crimping Tool Keep this manual available ...

Page 3: ...t Failure 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 Fai...

Page 4: ...oaked 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 place the battery into a ...

Page 5: ... 92 125 mm Weight 6 4 lb 2 9 kg Crimping Force 6 tons 53 kN Hydraulic Oil Biodegradable hydraulic fluid Recommended Operating Temperature Range 5 F to 122 F 15 C to 50 C Battery Charger Read the instructions supplied with the battery charger 2 3 1 4 10 5 9 7 6 8 1 Lock Pin 2 Crimping Jaws 3 Jaw Covers 4 Retract Button 5 LCD Screen 6 Battery Cartridge 7 LED Indicator red 8 Lanyard Ring 9 LED Work L...

Page 6: ...sed in damp or wet environ ments 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 ...

Page 7: ...ions for appropri ate cable strip length Crimping Direction evenly spaced First Compression Crimping Direction SIDE A evenly spaced Crimping Direction SIDE B evenly spaced First Compression SIDE A First Compression SIDE B Crimping Procedure 1 Insert conductor into the connector and align the tool and die on the connector Start in the center for splices and H frames and on the end nearest the pad f...

Page 8: ...4 0 03087 4 0 AWG Purple KC22 250 03088 250 kcmil Yellow KC22 300 03089 300 kcmil White KC22 350 03090 350 kcmil Red KC22 400 03091 400 kcmil Blue KC22 500 03092 500 kcmil Brown KC22 600B 03094 600 kcmil Green Connector Selection CJ22 Crimping Jaw Range Copper 8 AWG to 600 kcmil Dual rated Aluminum 8 AWG to 350 kcmil When used with KC22 type dies this tool is cUL and UL classified for use with the...

Page 9: ...y 13 Real time clock not found 14 Bluetooth unit not found 15 Mobile unit not found 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 total Display Information Shown 1 Bluetooth status battery charge current pres...

Page 10: ...ay from 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 rota...

Page 11: ...er 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 LED glows fo...

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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