
Troubleshooting
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PROBLEM: CRIMPER WILL NOT RUN AT ALL
› The white rocker switch is also a circuit breaker. Check to see that the circuit breaker has not been tripped.
› Check the wall outlet. The crimper comes from the factory wired for a 115 volt single phase circuit. Use of extension
cords or outlets with inadequate power can damage the motor. Do not run the crimper from a portable power source.
› Check the stop switch mounted to the switch bracket under the Micro-Crimp Adjuster. This is a normally closed
switch and if it does not close the crimper will not operate.
CAUTION: Do not operate the crimper with this switch jumpered as the pump will not shut o and the brackets can
be damaged.
› Check the pneumatically actuated switch in the electrical box mounted on the motor. This switch controls power to
the motor and is actuated with air pressure from the pendant switch bulb.
PROBLEM: CRIMP DIAMETER TOO LARGE
› Incorrect setting of the Micro-Crimp Adjuster. Check crimp specications.
(NOTE: All published machine settings are approximate. To correct for slight variances, the gauge settings may need
to be adjusted for the specic hose, tting and size combination).
› Incorrect die being used. Each die has a useable range of approximately 3mm (.120 in) above the closed diameter
of the die. The closed diameter is the die size stamped on the die ring.
› Check crimper calibration and re-calibrate if required.
› Inadequate pump pressure. Check oil level in the pump. It should be 1-1/2 to 2 inches below the ll plug and should
be showing in the sight glass window. Fill with ISO 46 weight hydraulic oil if required.
› Inadequate lubrication on the surface of the bottom ange, the dies and pressure plate causing the pump to work
harder than normal to reach the required diameter. Use only CrimpX oil (supplied with crimper) or a high pressure
molybdenum high pressure grease.
› Inadequate pressure being generated by the pump. This is most likely if the crimper can crimp the smaller size
hoses and not the larger hoses. When correctly adjusted, the pump should generate approximately 10,000 psi.
Do Not adjust pump to produce in excess of 10,000 psi as damage to components or personal injury may result.
› No pressure being generated by the pump. There should be a denite change in pitch of the pump as it cycles into
high pressure mode and begins to “work” harder.
PROBLEM: CRIMP DIAMETER TOO SMALL
› Incorrect setting of the Micro-Crimp Adjuster. Check crimp specications.
( NOTE: All published machine settings are approximate. To correct for slight variances, the gauge settings may be
adjusted for the specic hose, tting and size combination.)
› Incorrect die being used (See die range under Crimp Diameter too Large)
› Check crimp diameter and re-calibrate if necessary
PROBLEM: DIES STICKING IN THE SURFACE OF THE BOTTOM FLANGE
› Inadequate lubrication on the surface of the bottom ange, the pressure plate and die surfaces. Use only CrimpX
oil (Supplied with crimper) or a high pressure molybdenum high pressure grease.