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EATON
ET1187 Operating Instructions E-EQCR-11001-E1 November 2018
Procedures
MACHINE MAINTENANCE PROCURES
1. Sliding surfaces must be kept free of dirt and other abrasive materials
2. All exposed zinc coated surfaces should be coated occasionally with a light
film of oil to prevent corrosion.
3. Periodically check the oil level in the fluid reservoir of the hydraulic power
unit. Maintain the oil level of pump manufacturer’s hydraulic oil as needed.
NOTE:
Completely retract the crimp ring when checking the oil level.
DIE CAGE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
1. Lubricate the die cage.
For maximum service. FT1380 die cages require lubrication at 50-crimp intervals with
Accrolube (Eaton part number T-400-G).
Periodically remove Accrolube residue that has built-up on the sides
of the dies and the crimp ring during the crimping process. Accrolube
residue becomes contaminated with metal and plating chips and airborne
contaminants, which can cause premature wear of the dies and crimp
ring. It should carefully be removed without mixing it with newly applied
Accrolube.
2. Die cage maintenance should be performed at 1000-crimp intervals or
every six months, which ever occurs first. Die cages should be clean of
grease and debris and inspected for worn or damaged components.
a. The sliding surface of the dies should appear smooth with no apparent
galling. Galled dies must be replaced. Individual dies in a cage can be
replaced without replacing all eight dies.
b. Replace springs that show any sign of damage or collapse (are shorter
than other springs).
c. The spring plate should appear smooth with no apparent galling.
Galled spring plates must be replaced.
d. Inspect remaining components and replace those that are badly worn.
3. Reassemble components and liberally apply Accrolube to the die surface
which slides along the spring plate. Torque the die cage bolts to 50in.-lbs .
4. Ensure that all dies slide in and out freely.
Maintenance
Intervals
DIE CAGE LUBRICATION
Every 50 crimps
Relube sliding
surfaces of dies
Every 500 crimps
Remove old
grease and
relube
Every 1000 crimps
Die cage
maintenance
CRIMP RING MAINTENANCE
Every 500 crimps
Remove old
grease and
relube
Every 2000 crimps
Remove old
grease.
Inspect for
wear or
damage and
relube if okay.
NOTE: Use Accrolube lubricant
(Eaton part number T-400-G).
