ABB T&B Tools TBM14CR-LI User manual

Table of Contents:
1. General Information .................................................................. 2-3
– DANGER: Safety rules .....................................................................2
– CAUTION: Personal Safety ............................................................2
– WARNING: Tool Use and Care.......................................................2
– CAUTION: Battery and Charger Use and Care .........................2
– Features .............................................................................................2
– Specifications...................................................................................2
2. Part & Accessories .........................................................................3
– Hydraulic Compression Tool.........................................................3
– Battery (BAT-MK) .............................................................................3
– Charger ..............................................................................................3
– Tool Hand Bag..................................................................................3
3. Operating instructions .................................................................3
– Charging the battery ......................................................................3
– Attaching & Detaching the battery pack...................................3
– Compression cycles........................................................................4
– Switch operations ...........................................................................4
– Compression operation.................................................................4
4. Troubleshooting guide ................................................................ 5
Read and understand all instructions and
safety information in this manual
before operating or servicing this tool.
Be aware of proper usage and potential
hazards.
Important
CAUTION:
• Installations should be performed by a qualified
electrician in accordance with national and local
electrical codes.
WARNING:
• Risk of shock, disconnect power before
installation.
• Never attempt to make a compression on a “HOT”
Line.
• Never assume the power is OFF! Determine
beforehand if any electrical hazards could exist
when making a connection to line or wire.
• Tools are NOT insulated for use on or near
conductors. Use of these tools near energized
conductors may lead to electrical shock, causing
severe injury or death. DO NOT use these tools
near energized conductors.
CAUTION:
• Wear safety glasses and any other required PPE.
WARNING:
• Pinch points, keep hands and other body parts
away from the crimping head when crimping.
Compression dies at high force can cause severe
personal injury. Failure to observe this warning
could result in severe injury or death.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Hydraulic compression tool
TBM14CR-LI

General Information:
DANGER:
Safety rules:
• Keep work area clean and well lighted. Poor
lighting and cluttered areas invite accidents.
• Maintain tool with care. Keep tool in good
condition at all times. Keep it clean to help ensure
best and safest performance.
• Don’t over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust.
• Keep bystanders out of the work area while
operating a power tool.
CAUTION:
Personal Safety:
• Do not use a tool while tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication.
• Use all required personal protection equipment.
WARNING:
Tool Use and Care
• Perform regular tool maintenance to help ensure
trouble free service.
• Store tool in a cool dry area.
• After each use, wipe tool with clean cloth to
remove any residue, especially close to the
movable parts.
• Regularly lubricate moving parts.
• Clean plastic housing with a soft soaped cloth.
• Follow battery and charger use and care
instructions.
• Do not force the tool.
• Discontinue use if on/off switch does not function
properly. Contact tool services for repairs.
• Disconnect the battery pack from the tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories
(including dies), or storing.
• When not in use, store tools out of the reach of
children and unauthorized personnel.
• Regularly inspect tool for for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the tool’s
operation. Repair any damaged tool before use.
CAUTION:
Battery and Charger Use and Care
• Read all instructions and cautionary markings on
battery charger, battery pack, and product using
battery pack.
• To reduce the risk of injury, charge only MAKITA
LXT 18V battery packs.*
• Do not expose charger and/or battery pack to
precipitation, submerge in water.
• To reduce risk of damaging the electric plug and
cord, Do not pull cord when disconnecting charger.
• Protect cord from being stepped on, tripped over,
or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
• Do not disassemble charger or battery pack,
contact Tool Service Center at 1-800-284-TOOL
(8665) when service or repair is required.
• Do not store the tool and battery pack in damp or
wet locations or where the temperature may reach
or exceed 50°C (122°F) (such as a metal tool shed,
or a car in the summer), which can lead to
deterioration of battery’s ability to hold a charge.
• Do not pierce or open battery casing.
• Do not charge battery pack when the temperature
is below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F).
• The charger is designed to operate on standard
120V AC electrical power only. Do not use it on any
other voltage.
• Charge the battery pack in a well-ventilated
location.
• Only use battery and charger with accessories
designed for ABB Model TBM14CR-LI.
• Do not use recycled or secondary market
accessories or batteries.
CAUTION:
Battery and Charger Use and Care - continued
• Do not short the battery pack or allow metal
objects to touch the terminals.
• After removing the battery pack from the tool or
the charger, always re-attach the pack cover.
• Replace damaged or deteriorated battery pack.
Follow proper disposal of old battery pack.
Features:
• Fully automatic, self-contained power tool.
• Removable battery cartridge - simply change the
cartridge for continuous use.
• One handed operation - control ram advancement
and retraction with one hand.
• Protective rubber boot on “C” Head.
Specifications:
Hydraulic Compression Tool - TBM14CR-LI:
• Drive Unit: 18V DC motor
• Dimensions: 22"L x 3.5"W x 10.5"H
• Weight: 17.8 lbs.
• Capacities: 750 kcmil CU or Aluminum
• Jaw Opening: 1.65"
Battery (BAT-MK):
• Battery type: MAKITA LXT Lithium Ion*
• Voltage: 18V DC
• Capacities: 5.0Ah
• Weight: 1.4 lbs.
• Charging time: 45 min. 100% Capacity
Charger (CHR-MK):
• Input voltage: 120V 50-60 HZ AC Single Phase
• Weight: 1.7 lbs.
*ABB Installation Products Inc. and its related companies are not affiliated, associated, authorized, sponsored, endorsed by or in any way officially connected with
Makita Corporation or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates. MAKITA and LXT are trademarks of Makita Corporation.
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Contacts
Advance trigger
Slots for
hanging strap
Slots for
hanging strap
Release button
Ram
LED lamps
Air vent
Contacts
• Battery (BAT-MK)
• Charger (CHR-MK)
• Tool Hand Bag
LED Lamps
Battery
Charger
Latch
Slide in
Pull out
Tool
Battery
Parts and Accessories:
• Hydraulic Compression Tool (TBM14CR-LI)
Operating Instructions:
Charging the battery
1. Connect the battery charger BAT-MK to 120V AC. Charging
light will repeatedly flash green.
2. Insert the Battery firmly into the charger. The LED Lamp lights
in red [CHARGING] and a brief preset melody will play. NOTE: If
one or more lights flash red [HIGH TEMPERATURE], allow
battery to remain in charger until cool before charging can
initiate. NOTE: Do not place any foreign objects in the Charger.
3. Full charge (100%) achieved in approximately 45 minutes. LED
lamp lights green and melody or beep will indicate
completion.
4. When the battery will no longer charge or hold a charge, the
LED Lamp blinks alternately from green to red
[IMPOSSIBLE TO CHARGE].
5. When the charger is out of order, the LED Lamp does not light
up even if AC power is supplied. NOTE: Do not power the
Charger with a portable generator or any other power source
other than 120V AC.
Attaching & Detaching the battery pack
1. Slide Battery into the base of the Tool until it stops and the
latches engage.
2. Gently pull Battery without pressing the latches.
3. To detach, pull out the Battery while pressing the latches.
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Conductor Average compressions per charge
BAT-MK
4/0 Cu 120
500 kcmil 155
750 kcmil 145
Advance trigger Manual release lever
Release button
Die Release
Knob
C-Head
Die half
Pull
Slide in
Ram Die Half
Slide in
Die Release PinPush
Compression cycles
This guide indicates the number of compression cycles that the
TBM14CR-LI can be expected to perform when the battery is fully
charged. These figures are approximate and will vary according
to the charging and other operating conditions, such as
temperature, humidity, and battery condition.
Switch operation
1. The ram advances when the Trigger is depressed and stops
when the Trigger is released.
2. To retract the ram, depress the Release button. The ram
continues to retract while the Release button is depressed. If
the auto-retract feature is activated, the ram will automatically
retract after the crimp is completed. See “Compression
operation” section, page 4 for instructions on enabling and
disabling the auto-retract function.
Compression operation
1. Select the appropriate size dies for the connector.
2. Insert one die half into the C-head by sliding it in while pulling
the Die Release Knob.
3. Press the trigger (Switch Operation, page 4) to advance the
Ram until the Die Release Pin is accessible. Insert the other
half of the die into the Ram while pressing the Die Release Pin.
4. Press the trigger and advance the Ram so the connector is
held lightly between the dies. Do not deform the connector.
5. Insert the conductor into the connector.
6. Press the trigger until the compression is complete. A series
of clicks will be heard followed by a release in the pressure
when compression is complete. Once the compression cycle is
complete, the tool will shut off and retract the ram.
7. If the tool is stopped prior to the auto-retract feature being
activated, press the release button (Switch Operation, page 4)
to retract to ram. The ram continues to retract while the
release button is pressed. The ram stops when it reaches the
lower end.
8. Remove the compressed connector from the tool.
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For parts or service, contact Tool Service Center at 1-800-284-TOOL (8665)
Problem Cause Solution
Motor runs but
the tool jaws will
not advance
Insufficient hydraulic oil Contact Tool Service Center
for repair service
Air block in hydraulic
system
Invert tool to allow air to
rise towards the top of the
oil bladder
Defective hydraulic circuit Contact Tool Service Center
for repair service
Motor runs, tool
jaws advance, but
will not build
pressure
Insufficient hydraulic oil Contact Tool Service Center
for repair service
Defective suction valve or
bypass cartridge
Contact Tool Service Center
for repair service
Motor will not run
at all
Defective battery Charge or replace battery
Bad contact or loose
battery connections
Check all connections and
wires
Misaligned switch Check to make sure that
switch is properly aligned
with trigger
Contact Tool Service Center
for repair service
Tool jaws will not
release
Tool did not complete a full
cycle and bypass
Press trigger and allow tool
to bypass,
then release tool jaws
Connector is jammed in
tool jaws
Press and hold release
trigger while prying tool
jaws apart
Release trigger is bent or
misaligned
Contact Tool Service
Center for repair service
For parts or service, contact Tool Service Center at 1-800-284-TOOL (8665)
Maintenance notes:Troubleshooting guide:
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.
2. Use a nonflammable contact cleaner or pencil eraser to clean
the electrical contacts on the battery and tool.
3. Reinstall the battery and check the tool again.
Hydraulic compression tool | Operating instructions | TA04724 C
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