Greenlee RK06AT User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
RK06AT
Hydraulic
Crimping Tool
99930900 IM 1369 REV 510/19
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
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RK06AT Hydraulic Crimping Tool
Greenlee Tools, Inc. 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of
Greenlee tools and equipment. This instruction manual
and any markings on the tool provide information for
avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the
use of this tool. Observe all of the safety information
provided.
Purpose of this Manual
This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with
the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the
following Greenlee tool:
RK06AT Hydraulic Crimping Tool
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at no
charge at www.greenlee.com.
All specifications are nominal and may change as design
improvements occur. Greenlee Tools, Inc. shall not be liable for
damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
Blackburn is a registered trademark of Thomas & Betts.
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Table of Contents
Description .................................................................... 2
Purpose ......................................................................... 2
Important Safety Information ..................................... 3-4
Identication.................................................................. 5
Specications................................................................ 5
Operation.................................................................... 6-7
Periodic Pressure Relief Valve Check............................ 7
Illustrations ................................................................. 8-9
Parts List ..................................................................... 10
Description
The RK06AT Hydraulic Crimping Tool is a dieless
crimping tool intended to crimp aluminum and copper
connectors onto electrical cable.
This crimping tool is to be coupled to any Greenlee or
Greenlee hydraulic pump capable of developing 700
bar (10,000 psi). Suggested pumps include:
Pump Type Model Number
Hand Pump ............................................................755
Electric Pump (120-Volt Models)............................975
980
960 SAPS
Greenlee PPS 1020
Electric Pump (220-Volt Models)..................976-22FS
976-22PS
980-22FS
980-22PS
Greenlee Intensifier ............................. H6710B*
H6710B1*
H6710B4*
* Requires PVA0021 Control Valve

RK06AT Hydraulic Crimping Tool
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY
ALERT
SYMBOL
This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards
or unsafe practices which could result in an injury or
property damage. The signal word, dened below,
indicates the severity of the hazard. The message
after the signal word provides information for pre-
venting or avoiding the hazard.
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result
in severe injury or death.
Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in
severe injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided,
MAY result in injury or property damage.
Read and understand all of the
instructions and safety information
in this manual before operating or
servicing this tool.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
Electric shock hazard:
This tool is not insulated. When using
this unit on or near energized electri-
cal lines, use proper personal protec-
tive equipment.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
Wear eye protection when operating
this tool.
Failure to wear eye protection could
result in serious eye injury from ying
debris or hydraulic oil.
Skin injection hazard:
• Hand-tighten all couplers com-
pletely before operating the pump.
Do not use tools.
• Do not use hands to check for
leaks.
•Do not hold the hose or couplers
while the hydraulic system is
pressurized.
•Depressurize the hydraulic system
before servicing.
Oil under pressure easily punctures
skin causing serious injury, gan-
grene or death. If you are injured by
escaping oil, seek medical attention
immediately.

RK06AT Hydraulic Crimping Tool
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
An incomplete crimp can cause a re.
• Use proper connector and cable combinations.
Improper combinations can result in an incomplete
crimp.
• Crimp until the pump has reached relief pressure. If
you do not achieve relief pressure you will have an
incomplete crimp.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.
Inspect tool before use. Replace any worn or
damaged parts. A damaged or improperly assembled
tool can break and strike nearby personnel.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
Keep hands away from the crimping
tool head when crimping.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
Follow the instructions and safety information sup-
plied with the pump.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
Use only Greenlee supplied hoses and couplers.
Other manufacturers’ components may fail.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
Do not operate the tool without a connector in place.
Damage to the ram or crimping tool head can result.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in injury
and property damage.
Note: Keep all decals clean and legible, and replace
when necessary.

RK06AT Hydraulic Crimping Tool
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Identification
Specifications
Crimping Tool
Length ..................................................................................................254 mm (10")
Width......................................................................................................127 mm (5")
Height...............................................................................................66.5 mm (2.62")
Mass/Weight ...................................................................................2.8 kg (6 lb 1 oz)
Crimping Capacities
Crimping Range .......................................................Copper — 4 AWG to 500 kcmil
Crimping Force................................................................................ 55 kN (6.2 tons)
1
3
2
4
RK06AT
1. Crimping Head
2. Coupler
3. Decal
4. Decal

RK06AT Hydraulic Crimping Tool
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Operation
Electric shock hazard:
This tool is not insulated. When using
this unit on or near energized electri-
cal lines, use proper personal protec-
tive equipment.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
Wear eye protection when operating
this tool.
Failure to wear eye protection could
result in serious eye injury from ying
debris or hydraulic oil.
Skin injection hazard:
• Hand-tighten all couplers com-
pletely before operating the pump.
Do not use tools.
• Do not use hands to check for
leaks.
•Do not hold the hose or couplers
while the hydraulic system is
pressurized.
•Depressurize the hydraulic system
before servicing.
Oil under pressure easily punctures
skin causing serious injury, gan-
grene or death. If you are injured by
escaping oil, seek medical attention
immediately.
An incomplete crimp can cause a re.
• Use proper connector and cable combinations.
Improper combinations can result in an incomplete
crimp.
• Crimp until the pump has reached relief pressure. If
you do not achieve relief pressure you will have an
incomplete crimp.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.
Keep hands away from the crimping
tool head when crimping.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
Follow the instructions and safety information sup-
plied with the pump.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
1. Follow the lug manufacturer’s instructions for appro-
priate cable strip length and surface preparation.
2. Insert cable fully into connector. Center the con-
nector between the nibs.
RIGHT
WRONG
Small connectors may become
wedged between the nibs of the tool.
Center the connector between the
four nibs before crimping.
Failure to observe this precaution
may cause property damage.
CRIMPING DIRECTION
1ST COMPRESSION
CRIMPING DIRECTION
SIDE A
CRIMPING DIRECTION
SIDE B
1ST COMPRESSION
SIDE A
1ST COMPRESSION
SIDE B
3. Using the sequence illustrated here, activate the
pump to advance the nibs. Continue crimping until
the pressure relief valve activates.
4. After achieving pressure relief, release the hydraulic
pressure at the pump. The ram will automatically
return to the start position and the nibs will retract.
5. Complete the number of crimps specied by the con-
nector manufacturer.

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Connector Selection
Tool Range: Copper — 4 AWG to 500 kcmil (except as noted ∆)
This tool is cUL and UL classified for use with the following connector brands:
CONNECTOR
TYPE
BARREL
TYPE ANDERSON BLACKBURN®BURNDY ILSCO PANDUIT T&B PENN-
UNION
NO. OF
CRIMPS*
Copper
Splices
Short VHSS CSP YS-L CT SCSS/SCS 54506–54518 BCU
4 to 4/0 AWG:
1 crimp
250 to
500kcmil:
2 crimps
Long VHS CU YS CTL SCL/SCH 54806–54818 BBCU
Copper
Lugs
Short VHCS CTL-2/CTL YA-2LN/YA-L/YA-2L
YA/YA-L-TC/YA-L-2TC
CSW
∆
CRA/CRB
LCAS/LCA
LCD
54106–54118
54206–54286 BLU
Long VHCL CTL-L/LCN YA-2N
CLN, CLW
∆
CRA-L/CRB-L
CRA-2L/CRB-2L
LCB/LCC 54906BE–54919BE
54854BE–54876BE BBLU
*Use the number of crimps listed in the last column instead of
the number provided with the connector.
∆
ILSCO Capacity: 4 AWG to 250 kcmil
GO
NO GO
Periodic Pressure Relief Valve Check
Test the crimping tool periodically to ensure that the
pressure relief valve activates at the proper pressure.
Testing the Crimping Tool
1. Center a test slug between the nibs.
2. Activate the pump to advance the nibs. Continue
crimping until the pressure relief valve activates.
3. After achieving pressure relief, release the hydraulic
pressure at the pump. The ram will automatically
return to the start position and the nibs will retract.
4. Evaluate the test slug as follows:
• If the test slug does not t into GO slot, the pres-
sure relief valve is set too high. Send the pump to
an authorized Greenlee service center.
• If the test slug ts into the GO slot, the pressure
relief valve is set correctly.
• If the test slug ts into the NO GO slot, the pres-
sure relief valve is set too low. Send the pump to
an authorized Greenlee service center.

RK06AT Hydraulic Crimping Tool
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Illustration
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127
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127
127
126
125
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RK06AT Hydraulic Crimping Tool
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Illustration
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102
104
103
106
115
116
103
104
105
110
114
113
113 114
112
116
117

RK06AT Hydraulic Crimping Tool
Parts List
Key Part No. Description Qty
100 50017314 Head cover (LH) ........................................................................................ 1
101 50017322 Head cover (RH)........................................................................................ 1
102 50017292 Cam yoke assembly.................................................................................. 1
103 Roller bearings ........................................................................................ 12
104 Bearing retainers....................................................................................... 2
105 50060910 Compression spring.................................................................................. 2
106 50061003 Socket head cap screw, ø1/4-20 x 1 Nylock ............................................ 2
110 50060848 Fixed jaw................................................................................................... 1
112 50060856 Moving side jaw ........................................................................................ 2
113 50060864 Pivot roller ................................................................................................. 2
114 50060872 Pivot pin .................................................................................................... 2
115 Socket head cap screw, #10-32 x 1 ......................................................... 2
116 50017276 Spring pin.................................................................................................. 2
117 50017349 Spring pin.................................................................................................. 1
121 Socket head cap screw, #10-32 x .62 ...................................................... 1
122 50061054 Piston master cylinder .............................................................................. 1
123 50061046 Roll pin, ø5/32 x 1 ..................................................................................... 1
124 50060945 Main ram return spring.............................................................................. 1
125 50061062 Master cylinder ......................................................................................... 1
126 50061127 Spring anchor............................................................................................ 1
127 50061283 Seal kit ...................................................................................................... 1
128 90508238 Coupler w/dust cap (not shown)............................................................... 1
50060813 Decal, ID and warning............................................................................... 1
50018817 Decal, connector compatibility ................................................................. 1
Kits
50061291 Bearing/retainer kit (includes 103 and 104)
50017284 Quad point AT head assembly (includes 100-117)
50063081 10 test slugs with gage
50106368 Case, carrying
50060953 Head cover set
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