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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: CRIMPER WILL NOT RUN AT ALL
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The white rocker switch is also a circuit breaker. Check to see that the circuit breaker has not
been tripped.
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Check the wall outlet. The crimper comes from the factory wired for either 115V AC or 220V
AC single phase circuit.
Make certain that correct voltage and amperage is available.
Use
of extension cords or outlets with inadequate power can damage the motor . Do not run the
crimper from a portable power source.
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Check the stop switch mounted to the switch bracket under the Dial Vernier. This is a normally
closed switch and if it does not close the crimper will not operate.
CAUTION: Do not operate the crimper with this switch jumpered as the pump will not shut off
and the brackets can be damaged.
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Check the pneumatically actuated switch in the electrical box mounted on the motor. This
switch controls power to the motor and is actuated with air pressure from the bulb on the end of
the hose going into the box.
PROBLEM: CRIMP DIAMETER TOO LARGE
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Check crimper calibration and re-calibrate if required.
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Incorrect die being used.
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Incorrect setting of the Dial Vernier Adjuster. Check hose crimp speci
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cations.
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Inadequate pump pressure. Check oil level in the pump. It should be 1-1/2 to 2 inches below
the
fi
ll plug. Replenish with ISO Viscosity Grade 46 hydraulic oil.
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Inadequate lubrication of the dies and die cone causing the pump to work harder than normal to
reach the required diameter.
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Inadequate pressure being generated by the pump. This is most likely if the crimper can crimp
the smaller size hoses and not the larger hoses. When correctly adjusted, the pump should
generate approximately 10,000 psi.
Do Not adjust pump to produce in excess of 10,000 psi as damage to components or personal
injury may result
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No pressure being generated by the pump. There should be a de
fi
nite change in pitch of the
pump as it cycles into high pressure mode and begins to “work” harder.
PROBLEM: CRIMP DIAMETER TOO SMALL
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Check crimp diameter and re-calibrate if necessary.
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Incorrect die being used (See die range under Crimp Diameter Too Large).
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Incorrect setting of the Dial Vernier. Check hose crimp speci
fi
cations.
PROBLEM: DIES STICKING IN COMPRESSION RING
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Inadequate lubrication of the die cone and die surfaces.
