Periodic Pressure Relief Valve Check; Troubleshooting - Greenlee GATOR EK1240 Instruction Manual

Periodic Pressure Relief Valve Check

Pinch points:
Keep hands away from the crimping
tool head when crimping.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
The crimping tool's relief valve may require occasional
adjustment. To determine whether this adjustment is
necessary, periodically test the crimping tool with a
Greenlee model 35887 Load Cell (purchased
separately).

Troubleshooting

Before You Begin
1. Make sure that the battery is charged. Recheck
the battery after several minutes to make sure the
battery is holding its charge.
Problem
Tool is inoperative.
Dies stop during operation.
Battery load display flashes
constantly.
Tool loses oil.
Greenlee / A Textron Company
EK1240 and EK1240C Crimping Tools
1. Insert the test die into the tool (refer to steps 3 and
2. Press the trigger until the crimping tool achieves
Note: If some other type of load cell is used, the ratio
between the area of the tool and the area of the load
cell may be different. The appropriate corresponding
pressure range depends upon this ratio.
2. Use a nonflammable contact cleaner or pencil
3. Reinstall the battery and check the tool again.
Probable Cause
Dirt, contaminants, etc., in ram area
of tool.
Crimping tool battery contacts
damaged.
Tool components worn or damaged.
Dead battery.
Oil level is low.
Air in hydraulic system.
Battery charge low.
Damaged internal seal.
Oil plug not installed properly.
9
4 under "Operation" in this manual). Position the
load cell so that the load cell piston is centered
between the two test dies.
pressure relief and note the position of the needle
when the pressure relief is achieved. The needle
should indicate the "12T" range; if the needle is
outside of this range, send the crimping tool to an
authorized service center for adjustment.
eraser to clean the electrical contacts on the battery
and crimping tool.
Probable Remedy
Clean tool.
Reform contacts.
Return tool to an authorized
Greenlee service center.
Charge or replace.
Check oil level. Refill reservoir.
Pull trigger and hold retract button
simultaneously. Hold for approxi-
mately 10 seconds.
Charge or replace battery.
Return tool to an authorized
Greenlee service center.
Refill reservoir and replace plug.
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