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CRIMPING
WHEN CRIMPING A FITTING, HOLD THE HOSE FAR ENOUGH TO AVOID CRIMPING YOUR
The machine can be operated manually
by using the crimping- and the opening -
push buttons or with semi-automatism.
HAND! DO NOT CRIMP THE EDGE OF THE DIE!
1. Adjust the recommended crimping
diameter.
2. Press the crimping button until the
dies hold the fitting lightly.
3. Press the crimping button until the
dies stop.
4. Open the dies and remove the fitting.
5. Check the crimping diameter.
FOOT PEDAL
(OPTION)
As an alternative, a foot pedal can be installed in the foot pedal connection, e.g. when large fittings are
crimped. The foot pedal enables holding the hose assembly with both hands.
1. Remove cover plate and remove the knock out from rear cover plate.
NOTE! The foot pedal is double pedal.One pedal for crimping and the other one for opening.
2. Connect the foot pedal to the plug in the rear side of the electric box. Install cover plate.
3. When the foot pedal is connected, dies will move as long as the foot pedal is pressed or till the set
crimping diameter has been reached. The crimping movement can be interrupted by lifting the foot from
the pedal. After reaching the crimping diameter dies are opened by using the other pedal. Dies can be
also opened by using retraction button.
