MagKrimp™ Hydraulic Head Crimper
Doc No. TM-190780422
Release Date: 03-28-14
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Revision: A
Revision Date: 03-28-14
5.2 Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Pump reciprocates
but no
oil delivery.
(Ram will not extend)
Low oil level.
Replenish oil reservoir.
Pump not primed.
Depress air intake valve and hydraulic
release valve simultaneously.
Check oil filter for contamination.
Invert pump. Fill intake filter with oil.
Depress pedal end marked “pump”.
Low oil delivery.
(Ram extends slowly)
Reservoir not vented
Remove filter and clean.
Inadequate air supply:
1. Check air input supply.
2. Contamination, check airside of pump.
Thoroughly inspect the slot in the air
cylinder tub.
1. Should be 20 CFM mininum.
2. Clean and reassemble.
Hydraulic failure:
1. Check the oil filter forcontamination.
2. Air in hydraulic system.
1. Clean and reinstall.
2. Bleed the system as described
in "Preventative Maintenance"
Section.
Pump will not build to
Maximum pressure.
(No visible leakage)
Check the air supply.
100 PSI is required to obtain
maximum pressure.
Pump builds pressure
but will
not hold system pressure.
Check hydraulic connections.
Refit as needed.
