Ring; (Ra4); Operation Of The Unit - Textron Klauke EK 18 plus Bedienungsanleitung

Instruction Manual EK 18 plus
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Table 1 (see Picture 1 page 2)
Pos.- Description Function
No.
1 Trigger switch to start crimping procedure
2 Retract button to open the dies in case of
button emergency
3 Latch device to open/close the crimping head
4 Spring button to unlock/remove the dies
5 Housing ergonomically formed plastic housing
for perfect handling with a detachable
lid
6 Light diode indicator for tool functions and battery
display charge control
7 Battery rechargeable 2,6 Ah NiMH battery
cartridge

(RA4)

8

Ring

Loop to secure the tool and/or assembly
purposes
9 Removable guard to protect the operating hand, not
hand guard for transportation
10 Dies interchangeable crimping dies
according to DIN 48083 part 1
4.2. Brief description of the important features of the unit
- The hydraulic unit incorporates an automatic retraction which
returns the piston into its starting position when the maximum
operating pressure is reached.
- The unit is equipped with a special brake which stops the
forward motion of the piston/dies when the trigger (Pos.-No. 1)
is released.
- The unit is equipped with a double piston pump which is
characterised by a rapid approach of the dies (Pos.-No. 10)
towards the connector and a slow crimping motion.
- The crimping head can be smoothly turned by 360° around the
longitudinal axis in order to gain better access to tight corners
and other difficult working areas.
- The EK 18 Plus is equipped with a microprocessor which
indicates service intervals, internal checks and low battery
charges. It also shuts off the motor automatically after the crimp
is completed.
4.3. Description of the light diode display
This tool is equipped with a special circuit board incorporating
several important features to inform the user about the current
status of the unit. The diode (Pos.-No. 6) signals in the following
cases:
Signal Duration
a few seconds of
flashing
glowing for
20 seconds
flashing for
1
20 seconds (2Hz)
flashing for
2
20 seconds (5Hz)
20 sec. glowing
and flashing
intermittently
1
Remarks:
- Does the diode signal periodically at the end of a working cycle for
approx. 20 sec the unit must be returned to an authorised Service
Center for Service as soon as possible.
In case of an error the light diode display also signals periodically at
-
the end of a working cycle. The signal indicates in this case the
circuit opening by the electronic fuse. A possible reason for that is
that a cycle was performed with an incorrectly low battery. If the
signal occurs even after changing the battery there must be a
different error or a service is due. In these cases the tool must be
returned to the manufacturer or an authorised service center.
2
The unit switches off when it gets too hot. It switches on
automatically after the unit cooled off.
When it What it means
occures
battery self check – O.K.
insertion
after crimp battery discharged
after crimp return for service
During high unit too hot
temperature
after crimp service required
and battery flat
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
must be provided.
Prior to operating the unit the charging level of the battery (Pos.-No. 7)
2
should have been tested . 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 you have to select the right dies (Pos.-No. 10) for the intended
application.
Attention
Don't operate the tool without dies.
The crimping head has to be opened by unhooking the latch (Pos.-No. 3
& Picture 2 Pos. B). Afterwards the dies will be inserted into the open
crimping head. The spring (Pos.-No. 4) must be placed opposite the
latch. Afterwards the crimping head must be completely closed.
The crimping head should be turned into the desired position before
starting the crimping cycle (Picture 2 Pos E). It is significantly easier to
turn the crimping head in a pressure free state.
The crimping procedure is initiated by actuating the trigger (Pos.-No. 1
& Picture 2 Pos. A). The crimping process is defined by the closing
motion of the dies. During that process the connecting material is
positioned in the stationary half of the die whereas the moving part of
the die is approaching the compression point
The crimping process is terminated when the crimping force is reached.
After having completed the crimp the dies 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. B).
Attention
After having terminated the crimping process
and prior to changing the dies remove the battery
to avoid unintended use.
In case of error or emergency the dies can be returned into the starting
position by actuating the retract button (Pos.-No. 2 & Picture 2 Pos. C).
Attention
The crimping process can be interrupted at any moment
by releasing the trigger.
5.2. Explanation of the application range
The EK 18 Plus has a large number of various dies (Pos.-No. 10)
available to crimp Klauke connecting material.
1
See EN 50110-1
2
See Chapter 5.5 for more information of the battery and charging unit
3
See picture 4 page 2
page 7
1
for working near live parts
3
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