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CALIBRATION CHECK
1.
Brand new crimpers are shipped calibrated, but a calibration check is recommended prior to
using the crimper for the first time.
2.
Lubricate all contact surfaces, place any die set, and the pusher donut in the crimper. No hose
and fitting are required for an initial calibration check.
CAUTION:
Failure to lubricate die sets and the cone base regularly will cause damage to the
die set and could permanently damage the crimper.
3.
Slide the Pusher onto the retaining disc on the hydraulic ram.
4.
Set the micrometer at “95”.
5.
Press and hold down the foot pedal. For the portable unit operate the power unit according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
6.
When the ram extends it should engage the pusher donut causing the dies to completely close
and the pump to start building pressure for approximately 1 second before shutting off, the
crimper is correctly calibrated.
7.
If the time to shut off is not approximately 1 second after the die completely closes or the die
does not completely close, the micrometer must be adjusted.
8.
For the KH-60-P Series: If the line is just visible as shown in the illustration after the dies are
completely closed and pressure has built up in the hydraulic cylinder the crimper is correctly
calibrated.
The KH60 crimper is factory calibrated prior to shipment.
However, due to machining tolerance on metal surfaces of the
die sets and cone base, as well as normal wear, recalibration
should be performed when the crimper consistently crimps
hose and coupling assemblies outside of the Kurt Hydraulics
crimp diameter tolerance.
