RK1550 15-ton, Single-acting, Die-type Crimping
Tool
Greenlee / A Textron Company
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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Assembly
(refer to the Illustration)
1. Install Spring Plunger (6) and 2 each - Disc (5),
Spring (2), Die Retaining Button (4) and Retaining
Nut (3) to the C-head (1).
2. Inspect the external surface of the ram and the
inside surface of the cylinder for nicks, gouges or
other imperfections. Replace the ram or cylinder if
necessary.
3. Slide the Wiper (10) onto the Ram (11) as far as they
will go. Place the Backup Ring (15) and O-ring (16)
on the Ram.
4. Install two Spring Plungers (6) in ram (11).
5. Assemble the Extension Spring (13) to the two
Spring Retainers (12,14).
6. Thread the Spring Retainer (14) into the base of
the Cylinder (17), and use a
5mm Allen wrench to
tighten the spring retainer.
7. Lubricate the O-ring (16), Backup Ring (15) and
threads on the Cylinder and Ram.
8. Slide the ram assembly into the cylinder far enough
for full O-ring and Backup Ring engagement.
9. Slip the cylinder / ram assembly into the base of the
C-head and start threading them together. Continue
to thread the cylinder into the C-head until the cylin-
der hits the C-head.
10. The C-head is locked in place with Set Screw (7).
11. Install Nylon Washer (9) and 8mm Screw (8) through
the ram, and tighten securely.
12. Use Pipe Sealer and assemble the 3/8" NPT Pipe
(18) to the 3/8 Coupler (19). Assemble to the
cylinder.
