LR-60 Latching Crimp Heads Instructions
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WARNING
Read and understand these instructions, the electrical tool instructions,
the instructions for the dies to be used, the instructions for the connector
to be crimped and the warnings and instructions for all equipment and
material being used before operating this tool to reduce the risk of seri
-
ous personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
•
Keep your fingers and hands away from the crimp head dur-
ing the crimping cycle. Your fingers or hands can be crushed,
fractured or amputated if they are caught between the dies or the
components and any other object.
•
This head is not insulated for use on or near energized con-
ductors. Use of this head on or near energized conductors may
lead to electrical shock, causing severe injury or death.
•
Large forces are generated during product use that can
break or throw parts and cause injury. Stand clear during use
and wear appropriate protective equipment, including eye pro-
tection.
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Never repair a damaged head. A head that has been welded,
ground, drilled or modified in any manner can break during use.
Never replace individual components. Discard damaged heads
to reduce the risk of injury.
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Only use a RIDGID
®
RE 60 Electrical Tool with the RIDGID
®
LR-60 Latching Crimp Heads. Use of other tools with
this head may damage the equipment, cause incomplete crimps
or result in serious injury.
•
Use proper tool, die, connector and cable combination. Im-
proper combinations can result in an incomplete or improper
crimp which increases the risk of fire, severe injury or death.
If you have any questions concerning this RIDGID
®
product:
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Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
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Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find your local
RIDGID contact point.
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Contact RIDGID Technical Services Department at rtctechser-
vices.com, or in the U.S. and Canada call (800) 519-3456.
Description
RIDGID
®
Interchangeable Latching Crimp Heads are designed to
crimp electrical compression connectors to wire when used with
appropriate dies.
The 60 series Crimp Heads are designed for use with the RIDGID
®
RE 60 Electrical Tool and can rotate 360 degrees with the RIDGID
®
QuickConnect System (QCS) for better access in tight areas.
Inspection/Maintenance
Inspect the Latching Crimp Head before each use for issues that
could affect safe use.
1. With the battery removed from the tool, depress the QCS
sleeve and remove the head.
2. Clean the head and remove all dirt, oil, grease, and debris to
aid in inspection and improve control. Pay close attention to
the QCS coupling to ensure there is no debris to damage the
coupling.
3. Inspect the head for:
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Proper assembly and completeness.
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Wear, corrosion or other damage. Dimples in the grooves of
the QCS coupling are normal with use and are not consid-
ered damage. Make sure that the latch works properly and
securely closes.
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Presence and readability of head markings.
If any issues are found, do not use head until corrected.
4. Inspect the electrical tool and any other equipment being used
as directed in their instructions. Confirm that the crimp dies
are a clean, undamaged matched set.
5. The QCS coupling is lubricated for life at the factory and does
not require any further lubrication. Lubricate the pivot points
with a light weight general purpose lubricating oil. Wipe off any
excess oil.
Set Up/Operation
1. Prepare the connection to be crimped per the connector man-
ufacturer’s instructions.
2. Choose the appropriate crimp dies and equipment for the ap-
plication per their specifications. Make sure all equipment is
inspected and set up per its instructions.
3. With the head removed from the tool, open the Latching Crimp
Selection of appropriate materials and joining methods
is the responsibility of the system designer and/or installer. Before
any installation is attempted, careful evaluation of the specific re
-
quire
ments should be completed. Consult connector manufacturer
for selection information.
NOTICE
Specification
LR-60
Dies................................Round
Cable.................................600MCM
300 mm
2
Tool Input Force ................13500 lbf (60 kN)
Weight .............................5.3 lb (2.4 kg)
5.3 lb (2.4 kg)
Figure 1 – Round Crimp Head
Round
Dies
Latch
QCS
Coupling
Latch
Release
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6. If needed, open the head by pressing the latch release and
close the head around the connector to be crimped. Make
sure that the latch is fully closed – do not operate the tool with
the latch open or partially open.
7. Follow all compression connector manufacturers’ instructions
for crimp location. Some wire sizes may require more than
one crimp per connection.
Center the connector squarely against the crimp profile in the
stationary die. Improper placement can make an incorrect
crimp or damage the equipment.
If making a single crimp, line up the dies within the lines on the
connector. If making multiple crimps on the connector, ensure
there is enough room to evenly space crimps between lug
lines.
Figure 4 – Aligning the Connector in the Dies
8. With hands clear of the head and other moving parts, operate
the RE 60 Electrical Tool as per its instructions. After a com-
plete cycle the ram will retract and the tool will stop. If the ram
does not retract, the crimp is not complete and must be re-
peated.
9. If the ram does not fully retract, press the electrical tool pres-
sure release button. If needed, move the head and repeat the
procedure for multiple crimps.
10. Remove the crimped connection from the head.
11. Inspect and test the connection in accordance with fitting sup-
plier instructions, normal practice and applicable codes.
Head by pressing the latch release. Insert matching dies into
the head
. Dies should fit snugly and securely, and the crimp-
ing profiles should align. Do not force dies into head. If there
are any issues with die fit, do not use the head. Do not oper-
ate head without dies installed.
4. Remove the battery from the tool. Depress the QCS sleeve on
the electric tool and remove/insert the appropriate crimp
head. Release the sleeve to retain the head. Confirm that the
head is fully inserted and locked into tool before turning ON.
(If head will not lock into QCS, ensure tool ram is fully re-
tracted by pressing the relief button.)
Figure 2 – Installing the Crimp Head in Tool
5. With dry hands install the tool battery.
Figure 3 – Opening/Closing the Latching Square Head
QCS Sleeve
The LS-60 square latching crimp head is intended to be used with
commercially available, square, 60kN dies conforming to DIN
48083 Type 6M for crimping electrical connectors onto wire.
The LR-60 round latching crimp head is intended to be used with
commercially available, round, 60kN dies for crimping electrical
connectors onto wire.
