GC32-XD
TM
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
Before crimping a hose assembly, check calibration. Calibration is
the proper relationship between a setting and the crimp diameter.
It should be checked at least monthly, weekly or daily, if crimper has
been used heavily or abused.
1. Retract die shoes to fully open position.
2. Load the GC32-33 die set into crimper for
calibration. Press the Quick Change Tool (QCT) down until
you feel it bottom out on the die shoe surface. Twist the QCT
clockwise until it engages the die fingers, then pull out of crimper
head, aligning red with red decal on the QCT.
3. Set the dial vernier to 1.23 to calibrate.
4. While holding the thread end of an 8G MegaCrimp
®
coupling, insert coupling into crimper so that ferrule is 1/8”
from front edge of die shoe.
5. Press and hold top blue CRIMP button. Crimper will
close down to position set on dial vernier. Once it reaches that
position, crimper will automatically shut off.
NOTE:
CRIMP button and foot pedal operate on a “dead man”
control. It only operates as long as you depress the CRIMP
button or hold foot pedal down. It stops immediately when
switch is released.
!
WARNING
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
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Keep away from all moving parts! If bodily contact should occur
with a moving part, immediately release CRIMP button, foot pedal
or press emergency stop.
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Do not operate crimper with hand, fingers, or any body part in
crimper mouth.
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Keep additional personnel away from crimper while operating.
6. Remove coupling and measure crimp diameter. Crimp
diameter must measure 1.000” +/- .003”. To properly
measure crimp diameter, refer to Hose Assembly Guide,
#9, at the beginning of this manual.
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If the crimp diameter is acceptable, no
adjustment is necessary.
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If crimp diameter is not acceptable, crimper must be
calibrated. Proceed as follows:
a. Lock setting to 1.23 by using black locking
lever on top of dial vernier.
CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURES
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