Instruction
Manual
EK
60
VPFT
plus page
7
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Remarks in respect of the determined use
Before starting any work on electrical appliances it must be
safeguarded that there are no live parts in the immediate assembly
area of the user. Is this not possible special precaution measures
1
for working near live parts must be provided.
Prior to operating the unit the charging level of the battery (Pos.-
No. 7) should have been tested
2
. A low charging level can be
detected by the flashing of the LED (Pos.-No. 6) for 20 s at the end
of a crimping cycle.
5.1. Operation of the unit
First the crimping head must be opened by pulling out the locking
pin (Pos.-No. 4) and removing the latch (Pos.-No. 3). The
connecting material must be positioned right in the center of the
four indenters.
Attention
If the connector is crimped in an out-of-center
position the crimping head can damaged.
The crimping head has to be opened by unhooking the latch (Pos.-
No. 3 & Picture 2 Pos. A).
The crimping procedure is initiated by actuating the trigger (Pos.-
No. 1 & Picture 2 Pos. C). The crimping process is defined by the
closing motion of the indenters.
The crimping process is terminated when the crimping force is
reached. After having completed the crimp the indenters return into
the starting position automatically. Afterwards a second crimping
cycle can be initiated or the it can be finished by opening the latch
(Pos.-No. 3 & Picture 2 Pos. A).
Attention
Before approaching the crimping head with
your hands and fingers remove battery to
avoid unintended use.
In case of error or emergency the indenters can be returned into the
starting position by actuating the retract button (Pos.-No. 2 &
Picture 2 Pos. B).
Attention
The crimping process can be interrupted at any
moment by releasing the trigger.
5.2. Explanation of the application range
Our electric hydraulic crimping unit is a dieless crimper supplied
with four indenters to crimp primarily Klauke copper and
aluminium cable lugs and connectors.
Table 2
Connectingmaterial Range
TCL + Connectors “Standardversion” +
TCL for switchgear connections
16 –300 mm²
TCL for fine str. cables/conductors
16-300 mm²
Other applications upon request.
Abbreviation: TCL – Tubular cable lugs
Attention
Do only crimp those connecting materials
mentioned in Tab. 2
If different conducting materials have to be crimped, please
contact the manufacturer.
1
See EN 50110-1
2
See Chapter 5.5 for more information of the battery and charging unit
Attention
Do not crimp on live cables or conductors
The EK 60 VPFT plus is a hand held tool and it is not supposed to be
restrained in a vise. It is not allowed to use the tool in a stationary
application. Complying certain conditions the unit can be operated
stationary with our presentation support EKST. The conditions can be
taken from the instruction manual of the EKST.
The tool is not designed for continued crimping operations. After a
sequence of approximately 30-40 completed crimps you have to make a
break of 15 min. to give the tool time to cool down.
Attention
Too intensive use can cause heat damages for the tool
Attention
During the operation of electric engines sparks can occur
which might ignite highly inflammable or explosive
liquids and materials
Attention
Electric-hydraulic crimping tools should not be operated
in pouring rain or under water.
5.3. Mounting instructions
In order to guaranty the required crimping force the user can order a
special gauge (TGVP) and test slugs (TS10). The slug must be centered
in the crimping head and crimped in axial direction. The difference in
length provides information about the actual crimping force of the tool.
(Pls. see picture 3) If the slugs are too long or too short the tool must be
re-adjusted.
Please read the assembly instructions in Chapter 12 of our general
catalogue.
5.4 Service and maintenance instruction
The electric-hydraulic crimping unit is equipped with a controller
enabling the user to see when the next service is due. (Pls. read chapter
4.3 for more information) When the next service is due the unit must be
returned to an authorised service center.
For every day service the unit has to be cleaned and dried after each use.
The battery cartridge (Pos.-No. 7) and the charging unit have to be
protected against humidity and dust.
Within the determined use of the tool only the batteries (Pos.-No. 7) are
permitted to be changed by the customers.
Attention
Do not damage the seals of the tool.
If the seals are damaged the warranty is invalidated.
In order to check the required crimping force of the tool use our
measuring adapter (Part.-No. MAVP) with our digital meter TC 1 to
determine the exact actual crimping force.
5.5 Remarks on the use of the battery cartridge and charging unit
.
The charging unit is run with a nominal voltage of 230 V and a
frequency of 50-60 Hz. New batteries must be charged prior to use. To
charge the battery cartridge (Pos.-No. 7) the power plug of the charging
unit has to be plugged into the power supply and the battery cartridge
has to be pushed into the charging unit. The charging time is one hour.
The charging level of the battery cartridge can be checked by a LED
4
.
green battery cartridge is charged
red
Battery cartridge is empty and is just being charged
flashing battery cartridge is not pushed in properly or too hot,
a sound signal occurs
4
The charging level of the battery can also be verified by the LED of the
tool at the end of a crimping cycle. See chapter 4.3 for further information.
