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OPERATION MANUAL

52080017 REV 3

© 2019 Greenlee Tools, Inc.

6/19

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

EK1230LX and EK1230CLX 

GATOR

®

 Battery-powered, 

Crimping Tool

Summary of Contents for GATOR EK1230CLX

Page 1: ...ols Inc 6 19 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 EK1230LX and EK1230CLX GATOR Battery powered Crimping Tool ...

Page 2: ...munications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This device complies with the RF exposure SAR test exclusion requirements for portable devices if a KEEP THIS MANUAL minimum separation distance is kept However the device shall be used in such a manner that the...

Page 3: ...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 to ob...

Page 4: ...al 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 place ...

Page 5: ...ydraulic 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 Battery Technology MAKITA LXT Lithium ion BL1830 BL1840 BL1850 1 LED Work Light white 2 Crimping Head 3 Die Release Buttons 4 Lanyard Ring 5 Housing 6 Retra...

Page 6: ...p 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 with the b...

Page 7: ...st 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 pressu...

Page 8: ...ECTOR 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 Dies ...

Page 9: ...ry 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 total ...

Page 10: ... 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 more ...

Page 11: ...35 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...

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