Greenlee / A Textron Company
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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EK1240KLX Battery-powered Crimping Tool
Operation
(cont’d)
Pressure Sensor
This tool is equipped with a pressure sensor that alerts
the user of an incomplete crimp.
• If the tool is manually retracted before completion of a
crimp, the red LED and an audible beep will be active
for 2 seconds.
• If the tool is unable to reach the required crimp force,
the red LED, work light, and an audible beep will pulse
until after the trigger is released.
Procedure
1. Clean the die seat area.
2. Install the proper size and type of crimping dies.
3. Insert one of the die halves into the ram by pressing
the die stem into the hole located in the ram.
4. Insert the other die half into the C-head by press-
ing the die stem into the hole located in the C-head.
The die half can then be locked in place by tighten-
ing the lock screw.
5. Follow the connector manufacturer’s instructions
for appropriate cable strip length and surface
preparation.
6. Insert cable fully into connector and center the
connector between the dies.
Crimping Direction
(evenly spaced)
First Compression
Crimping Direction
SIDE A
(evenly spaced)
Crimping Direction
SIDE B
(evenly spaced)
First Compression
SIDE A
First Compression
SIDE B
7. Using the sequence illustrated here, press the
trigger to advance the dies. Continue to crimp until
the pressure relief valve activates.
Note: Pressure relief occurs at approximately
106 kN (12 tons) and is indicated by an audible “pop.”
8. After achieving pressure relief, the ram automatically
returns to the start position and the dies retract.
9. To stop the ram from retracting fully, activate the
trigger for a brief moment. This activation will close
the refraction valve and stop retraction motion.
10. Complete the number of crimps specified by the
connector manufacturer.
11. Remove connector from crimper.
Note: After completing the last crimp on an aluminum
connector, wipe off the excess oxide inhibitor.
An incomplete crimp can cause a fire.
• Use proper die, connector, and cable combinations.
Improper combinations can result in an incomplete
crimp.
• The relief valve sounds and the ram automatically
retracts to indicate a completed crimp. If you do not
hear the sound of the relieve valve or the ram does
not automatically retract, the crimp is not complete.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.