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Greenlee / A Textron Company

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

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EK6ATLT and EK6ATLX Battery-powered Crimping Tools

KEEP THIS MANUAL

All specifications are nominal and may change as design 

improvements occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for 

damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
GATOR is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Blackburn is a registered trademark of Thomas & Betts.

Table of Contents

Description .................................................................... 2
Safety ............................................................................ 2
Purpose of this Manual ................................................. 2
Important Safety Information .....................................3–4
Identification .................................................................. 5
Specifications ................................................................ 5
Operation ....................................................................6–7
Connector Selection ...................................................... 8
LCD Screen ................................................................... 8
Maintenance .................................................................. 9
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 10

Description

The EK6ATLT and EK6ATLX Battery-powered, High-

speed Crimping Tools are hand-held, self-contained, 

dieless crimping tools intended to crimp aluminum and 

copper connectors onto electrical cable.
These tools have a retraction stop feature which allows 

the operator to stop the retraction motion of the ram to 

shorten cycle time.
Both the T and X versions of this tool have Bluetooth

®

 

connectivity and an LCD screen. Only the T version has 

GPS tracking.
These tools are protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,206,663, 

6,276,186, and 6,401,515.

EK6ATLT—FCC ID: 2AGL2COM; IC ID: 20646COM 

EK6ATLX—FCC ID: 2AGL2CFM; IC ID: 20646CFM

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 

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.

Safety

Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of 

Greenlee tools and equipment. This manual and any 

markings on the tool provide 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:
•  EK6ATLT Battery-powered Crimping Tool
•  EK6ATLX 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.

Summary of Contents for GREENLEE GATOR EK6ATLT

Page 1: ...xtron Inc 10 16 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 Serial Number EK6ATLT and EK6ATLX GATOR Battery powered Crimping Tools ...

Page 2: ... the T and X versions of this tool have Bluetooth connectivity and an LCD screen Only the T version has GPS tracking These tools are protected by U S Patent No 6 206 663 6 276 186 and 6 401 515 EK6ATLT FCC ID 2AGL2COM IC ID 20646COM EK6ATLX FCC ID 2AGL2CFM IC ID 20646CFM This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not ca...

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: ...n 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 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 ...

Page 5: ... Weight 11 4 lb 5 1 kg Crimping Force 6 2 tons 55 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 4 AWG to 500 kcmil Battery Charger Read the instructions supplied with the battery charger 1 LED Work Light white 2 Crimping Head 3 Lanyard Ring 4 Housing 5 Retract Button 6 LED Indictor red 7 ...

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: ...ay become wedged between the nibs of the tool Center the connector between the four nibs before crimping Failure to observe this precaution may cause property damage 2 Pull the trigger to advance the nibs Hold the trigger down until the pressure relief valve activates Note Pressure relief occurs at approximately 690 bar 10 000 psi and is indicated by an audible pop 3 After achieving pressure relie...

Page 8: ...ol If there are any problems with the tool an error code appears Error Code Meaning 1 Overcurrent fuse 2 Overcurrent comparator 3 Overheated circuit board 4 Overheated battery 5 Battery empty operation stops 6 Faulty crimp complete cycle 7 Faulty crimp incomplete cycle 8 Low battery 9 Battery empty tool won t run 10 Real time clock battery low 11 Tool deactivated 12 Service necessary 13 Real time ...

Page 9: ...y 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 rotat...

Page 10: ...e 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 80...

Page 11: ...Greenlee A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr Rockford IL 61109 2988 USA 815 397 7070 11 EK6ATLT and EK6ATLX Battery powered Crimping Tools ...

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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