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Operating and Calibration Instructions Paste the duplicate of the machine tag plate in this box, so you can easily keep track on the details of your Gates MCX50 for maintenance & repair. 15-03-2010 Version 2.3 Copying and distributing this document and the use or communication on the contents thereof are forbidden without expressed authority.
Complete technical documentation is available. The operating instructions supplied with the machine is the original version. Karben, 15/09/2009 Geschäftsführer - President ---------------------------------- -------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Place, Date Signature Function of the signee Gates Europe NV Fluid Power- 3 - www.gates.com/europe...
Operating Manual MCX50 2. General Information You have just acquired a GATES MCX50. It is necessary you adhere to the enclosed instructions for best performance. The MCX50 has been designed specially for crimping the complete range of Gates hoses and couplings which are being used in today’s hydraulic world.
Open the crimp tool – to open the crimp tool for example after finishing the crimping. Close the crimp tool – to close the crimp tool for example to close or to crimp. Gauge. Crimping Tool. Double Foot Pedal Switch. Gates Europe NV Fluid Power- 5 - www.gates.com/europe...
*depending on the fitting drop dimension 3.3 Options See Appendix IV 3.4 Working Principles This machine is comprised of 2 main systems: The hydraulic circuit: see Appendix II The electrical circuit: see Appendix III Gates Europe NV Fluid Power- 6 - www.gates.com/europe...
All safety notes and danger indication need to be kept in legible condition. Obligations of the user All persons authorized to work with this Gates machine are obliged to observe the basic regulations on work safety and accident prevention and read the operating manual.
The emergency button is located on the control board (Design p.5) Serious accidents may occur if the machine is handled incorrectly! Gates Europe NV Fluid Power- 8 - www.gates.com/europe...
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The machine may not be modified and no parts may be built on or modified without the manufacturer’s approval. Any modifications need to be confirmed in writing by Gates. Any parts that are not in perfect working order should be replaced immediately. Only original spare parts and wearing parts should be used.
Operating Manual MCX50 5.1. Unpacking The GATES machine was tested prior to delivery and is ready for operation. 1) Carefully unpack the machine without destroying the packaging. From then on, the machine should only be transported in its original packaging. Please retain for future use.
If the motor does not rotate in the direction indicated by the arrow, two phases must be switched as shown: The machine will be damaged if the motor rotates in the wrong direction for some time Gates Europe NV Fluid Power- 11 - www.gates.com/europe...
After logging in, you can access the Crimp Data Sheets, sorted by machine type. Select your machine type and print out an up-to-date sheet or download the pdf documents. Fig.2 fictive crimp instruction Gates Europe NV Fluid Power- 12 - www.gates.com/europe...
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Holding pins or crimp dies will be damaged if they do not slide in the bore holes of the master or intermediate dies! Gates Europe NV Fluid Power- 13 - www.gates.com/europe...
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To take out the crimp dies do the above in reverse order. Gates Europe NV Fluid Power- 14 - www.gates.com/europe...
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4) After the crimping of heavy assemblies with the die systems 237 the pin A may be a bit hard to release. In this case use a rubber hammer to loosen the pin A. Gates Europe NV Fluid Power- 15 - www.gates.com/europe...
When a hose is replaced, care must be taken that the new one is of the same quality. The hose assembly must be replaced at least within ten years of the production date (see marking). Gates Europe NV Fluid Power- 16 - www.gates.com/europe...
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Crimp a new calibration shell 8G (use the same type as before) and check that the correct crimp diameter has now been achieved. viii. If the required crimp diameter is not achieved, repeat the recalibration process. Counternut Contactscrew Gates Europe NV Fluid Power- 17 - www.gates.com/europe...
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3) Pull out the old slide bearing plate and push a new slide bearing plate on. 4) Washer must be placed in the same position! 5) After exchanging the bearing plates recalibrate the machine! Gates Europe NV Fluid Power- 18 - www.gates.com/europe...
Incorrectly performed repair work. • Emergencies due to external causes and/or force majeure. Gates Machines are guaranteed against defects and faulty workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. Gates Europe NV Fluid Power- 21 - www.gates.com/europe...
I also declare that I have read and understood this operating manual completely. Place Date Name Signature Place Date Name Signature Place Date Name Signature Place Date Name Signature Place Date Name Signature Place Date Name Signature Gates Europe NV Fluid Power- 22 - www.gates.com/europe...
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