1.Place the die back up ring on the front of crimper base plate.
This back up ring is used with all die sets.*
*Use No-Notch Die Cone when crimping with 720, 737, and 739 Die sets. Using the optional notched cone may cause damage to die cone.
2. Select the proper die set for hose and coupling.*
*Die specs can be found on the crimp spec decal on the face of your crimper, or you can find specs on the Gates eCrimp app or website.
3. Insert the hose assembly through bottom of the crimper base plate up through die fingers.*
*Locate top of ferrule or MegaCrimp® coupling approximately 1/8” below top of the die fingers. Place die cone over the die fingers to hold assembly in position.
4. Move the die cone and backup ring back against BOTH rear locating pins of crimper.
5. Then the turn knob to the desired setting.*
Digital readout numbers may jump a number, e.g., 5.50 to 5.49 or 5.51. This will not affect crimp diameter of the coupling.
*Crimp specs can be found on the crimp spec decal on the face of your crimper, or you can find specs on the Gates eCrimp app or website.
6. Activate the pump by pressing and holding the crimp switch on switch box.
The readout light will go out when the crimp switch is pushed in.
When actuator rod contacts switch box’s microswitch, the power to pump is automatically turned off.
7. When you hear pump shut off, release switch and the ram will move up.
8. Move die cone and backup ring unit all the way forward. Remove assembly by lifting the die cone.