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EK628L Battery-powered Crimping Tool

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.

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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

SA

60501-60565

PIK

B

Dual-rated 

Aluminum Lugs

VACL

ATL

YA-A 

YA-ATN

ACL/ACN 

2ACL/2ACN

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

 

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  8 AWG to 350 kcmil with Burndy copper splices

Summary of Contents for Greenlee GATOR EK628L

Page 1: ...ered Crimping Tool 52047662 REV 3 2012 Greenlee Textron Inc 3 12 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: ...liarize all personnel with the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the following Greenlee tool EK628L Battery powered Crimping Tool Keep this manual available to all personnel Replacement manuals are available upon request at no charge at www greenlee com Do not discard this product or throw away For recycling information go to www greenlee com All specifications are nominal and may chan...

Page 3: ...ing this unit on or near energized electrical lines use proper personal protective equipment 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 pres...

Page 4: ...l 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 batteries are immersed contact your service center for proper handling Do not place the battery into a pocket tool pouch o...

Page 5: ...idth 2 87 72 9 mm Depth 4 50 114 3 mm Weight 6 5 lb 3 kg Crimping Force 6 tons 53 kN Hydraulic Oil 52057878 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 52047087 120 VAC corded adapter 52047088 230 VAC corded adapter 52049190 18 V 1 5 Ah lithium ion battery 52049189 18 V 3 0 A...

Page 6: ... 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 the battery charger LED Work Light white This LED automatically turns on when the trigger is pulled It remains on for 10 seconds after the trigger is released LED Indicator red This tool is equip...

Page 7: ...nector Start in the center for splices start on the end nearest the pad for terminals 2 Activate the tool by pulling the trigger Continue to hold the trigger until the ram retracts This is the signal that the crimp is complete 3 Continue crimping the connector until the correct number of crimps has been completed Work from the center to the outer edges for splices alternat ing sides if possible fo...

Page 8: ...ge 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 ...

Page 9: ...th 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 more than 360 If damage is detected send the tool to a Greenlee Authorized Service Center for inspection After...

Page 10: ...ld retract button simultane ously Run for approximately 10 seconds and then attempt to crimp If unsuccessful return tool to a Greenlee Authorized Service Center Cold oil Pull trigger and hold retract button simultane ously to warm oil Store tool in warm area Dies stop during operation Oil level low Return tool to a Greenlee Authorized Service Center Air in hydraulic system Pull trigger and hold re...

Page 11: ...EK628L Battery powered Crimping Tool Greenlee A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr Rockford IL 61109 2988 USA 815 397 7070 11 ...

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