Greenlee HKL1232 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
52027337 REV 2 © 2011 Greenlee Textron Inc. 9/11
HKL1232
Hydraulic Crimping Tool
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
Register this product at www.greenlee.com
Español................. 9
Français.............. 17

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Table of Contents
Description ..................................................................... 2
Safety ............................................................................. 2
Purpose of this Manual .................................................. 2
ImportantSafetyInformation ..................................... 3–4
Identication................................................................... 5
Specications................................................................. 5
Operation.................................................................... 6–7
PeriodicPressureReliefValveCheck............................. 7
DieSelection .................................................................. 8
ConnectorSelection....................................................... 8
Español........................................................................... 9
Français........................................................................ 17
Illustration..................................................................... 25
PartsList ...................................................................... 26
Allspecicationsarenominalandmaychangeasdesignimprove-
ments occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for damages
resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
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Description
TheHKL1232HydraulicCrimpingToolisahand-held,
self-containedcrimpingtoolintendedtocrimpaluminum
and copper connectors onto electrical cable. It uses
industrystandard12-tonU-typedies,purchased
separately.
Safety
Safetyisessentialintheuseandmaintenanceof
Greenlee tools and equipment. This 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:
 HKL1232HydraulicCrimpingTool
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request
at no charge at www.greenlee.textron.com.

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HKL1232 Hydraulic Crimping Tool
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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 infor-
mation for preventing or avoiding the hazard.
Hazardsorunsafepracticeswhich,ifnotavoided,
MAYresultininjuryorpropertydamage.
Hazardswhich,ifnotavoided,COULDresultin
severe injury or death.
Immediatehazardswhich,ifnotavoided,WILL
result in severe injury or death.
SAFETY
ALERT
SYMBOL
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
electricallines,useproperpersonal
protective equipment.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
Weareyeprotectionwhenoperating
or servicing this tool.
Failure to wear eye protection could
result in serious eye injury from y-
ing debris or hydraulic oil.
Skininjectionhazard:
•Donotusehandstocheckfor
leaks.
•Depressurizethehydraulicsystem
before servicing.
Oil under pressure easily punc-
turesskin,causingseriousinjury,
gangrene,ordeath.Ifyouareinjured
byescapingoil,seekmedicalatten-
tion immediately.

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HKL1232 Hydraulic Crimping Tool
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Note: Keep all decals clean and legible, and replace
when necessary.
•Thistoolisintendedfortwo-handedoperation.
Maintain a rm grip on both handles during
operation.Usingthistoolinanyothermanner
can result in injury or property damage.
•Donotoperatethetoolwithoutaconnectorin
place. Damage to the ram or crimping tool head
can result.
•Donotperformanyserviceormaintenance
other than as described in this manual. Injury or
damage to the tool may result.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in
injury and property damage.
Keep hands away from the crimping
tool head when crimping.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
Anincompletecrimpcancauseare.
•Useproperdie,connector,andcablecombina-
tions. Improper combinations can result in an
incomplete crimp.
•Thehandleloadwilldropsuddenlytoindicate
a completed crimp. If the handle load does not
dropsuddenly,thecrimpisnotcomplete.
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.

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HKL1232 Hydraulic Crimping Tool
Identification
1. Die Release Knob
2. Die Release Button
3. Handle
4. Handle with Reservoir
5. Crimping Head
HKL1232
Specifications
Length ............................................................................................. 612.4mm(24.12")
Width ...................................................................................................... 150mm(5.9")
Mass/Weight..........................................................................................6.5kg(14.4lb)
Crimping Range .............................................................................8AWGto750kcmil
Crimping Force................................................................................... 106kN(12tons)
1
2
3
4
5

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Anincompletecrimpcancauseare.
•Useproperdie,connector,andcablecombina-
tions. Improper combinations can result in an
incomplete crimp.
•Thehandleloadwilldropsuddenlytoindicate
a completed crimp. If the handle load does not
dropsuddenly,thecrimpisnotcomplete.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.
Skininjectionhazard:
•Donotusehandstocheckfor
leaks.
•Depressurizethehydraulicsystem
before servicing.
Oil under pressure easily punc-
turesskin,causingseriousinjury,
gangrene,ordeath.Ifyouareinjured
byescapingoil,seekmedicalatten-
tion immediately.
Weareyeprotectionwhenoperating
or servicing this tool.
Failure to wear eye protection could
result in serious eye injury from ying
debris or hydraulic oil.
Electricshockhazard:
Thistoolisnotinsulated.When
using this unit on or near energized
electricallines,useproperpersonal
protective equipment.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
1. Clean the die seat area.
2. Install the proper size and type of crimping dies.
Refer to the Greenlee catalog for the crimping dies
available from Greenlee.
 3. Pullthediereleaseknobonthecrimpingheadand
slide one of the die halves into the jaw. Release the
knobandslidethediehalfuntiltheretainersnaps
andlocksthedieintoplace.
4. Press the die release button on the ram body
(locatedinthecutout)andslidetheotherdiehalf
in. Release the button and slide the die half until the
retainersnapsandlocksthedieintoplace.
Operation
Keep hands away from the crimping
tool head when crimping.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
5. Follow the connector manufacturer’s instructions
for appropriate cable strip length and surface
preparation.
 6. Insertcablefullyintotheconnectorandcenterthe
connector between the dies.
Pull
Press
Insert dies

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HKL1232 Hydraulic Crimping Tool
Periodic Pressure Relief Valve Check
The crimping tool’s relief valve may require occasional
adjustment. To determine whether this adjustment
isnecessary,periodicallytestthecrimpingtoolwitha
Greenleemodel35887LoadCell(purchasedseparately).
1. Insertthetestdiesintothetool(refertosteps3
and4under“Operation”inthismanual).Position
the load cell so that the load cell piston is centered
between the two test dies.
2. Pump the lever until the crimping tool achieves
pressurerelief,andnotethepositionoftheneedle
when the pressure relief is achieved. The needle
should indicate the “12T” range. If the needle is
outsideofthisrange,sendthecrimpingtooltoan
authorized service center for adjustment.
Note: If some other type of load cell is used, the ratio
between the area of the tool and the area of the load
cell may be different. The appropriate corresponding
pressure range depends upon this ratio.
Keep hands away from the crimping
tool head when crimping.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
Operation(cont’d)
 7. Usingthesequenceillustratedhere,pumpthe
handles to advance the dies. Continue to pump
until the pressure relief valve activates.
Note: Pressure relief occurs at approximately
106 kN (12 tons) and is indicated by an audible
“pop”.
 8. Releasepressurebytwistingthepumphandle
clockwiseintheopenpositionandclosingthe
handle to activate the release valve.
 9. WhenusingKC12-typedies,completethenumber
ofcrimpslistedonthe“ConnectorSelection”chart
inthismanual.Forotherdies,completethenumber
of crimps specied by the manufacturer.
10. Remove connector from crimping tool.
Crimping Direction
First Compression
Crimping Direction
SIDE A
Crimping Direction
SIDE B
F
irst Compression
SIDE A
First Compression
SIDE B

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Die Selection
Referto“ConnectorSelection”forbrandnamesandmodelnumbersofappropriatelugsaswellascrimpinginstructions.
CrimpsmadewiththistoolandKC12-typeorKA12-typediesarecULandULclassiedwhenusedwiththeappropriate
conductor and connectors listed below.
Connector Selection
Tool Range: 8AWGto750kcmil
WhenusedwithKC12-typedies,thistooliscULandULclassiedforusewiththefollowingconnectorbrands:
Dies for Copper Connectors
WhenusedwithKA12-typedies,thistooliscULandULclassiedforusewiththefollowingconnectorbrands:
Short
Long
Short
Long
BARREL
TYPE
8 AWG to
250 kcmil:
1 crimp
300 to
750 kcmil:
2 crimps
NUMBER
OF CRIMPS*
VHSS
VHS
VHCS
VHCL
ANDERSON
CSP
CU
CTL-2/CTL
CTL-L/LCN
BLACKBURN®
YS-L
YS
YA-2LN/
YA-L/YA-2L;
YA/YA-L-TC/
YA-L-2TC
YA/YAZ
YA-2N/YA-2TC
YAZ-2N/YAZ-2TC
BURNDY
CT
CTL
CSW
CRA/CRB
CRC
CLN, CLW
CRA-L/CRB-L
CRA-2/CRB-2L
CRC-2L
ILSCO
SCSS
SCS
SCL
SCH
LCAS
LCA
LCD
LCAN
LCB
LCC
PANDUIT
54504 to
54523-TB
54804 to
54823
54104 to
54123-TB;
54204 to
54223
54930BE to
54923BE;
54850BE to
54880BE
T&B
BCU
BBCU
BLU
BBLU
PENN-
UNION
CONNECTOR
TYPE
Copper
Splices
Copper
Lugs
8 to
1/0 AWG:
1 crimp
2/0 AWG to
350 kcmil:
2 crimps
400 to
750 kcmil:
3 crimps
NUMBER
OF CRIMPS*
ANDERSON
VACS
VACL
BLACKBURN®
ASP
ATL
BURNDY
YS-A
YA-A
YA-ATN
ILSCO
AS
ACL/ACN
2ACL/2ACN
PANDUIT
SA
LAA
LAB
T&B
60501 to
60578
60101 to
60176;
60230 to
60278
PENN-
UNION
PIK
BLUA
CONNECTOR
TYPE
Dual-rated
Aluminum
Splices
Dual-rated
Aluminum
Lugs
Catalog UPC Cable Color No. of
Number Number Size Code Crimps
KA12-8 22084 8 AWG Blue 1
KA12-6 22085 6 AWG Gray 1
KA12-4 22086 4 AWG Green 1
KA12-2 22087 2 AWG Pink 1
KA12-1 22088 1 AWG Gold 1
KA12-1/0 22089 1/0 AWG Tan 1
KA12-2/0 22090 2/0 AWG Olive 2
KA12-3/0 22121 3/0 AWG Ruby 2
KA12-4/0 22122 4/0 AWG White 2
KA12-250 22123 250 kcmil Red 2
KA12-300 22124 300 kcmil Blue 2
KA12-350 22125 350 kcmil Brown 2
KA12-400 22126 400 kcmil Green 3
KA12-500 22127 500 kcmil Pink 3
KA12-600 22128 600 kcmil Black 3
KA12-750 22129 750 kcmil Yellow 3
Dies for Aluminum Connectors
 *Usethenumberof
crimps listed in this
column instead of the
number provided with
the connector.
Catalog UPC Cable Color No. of
Number Number Size Code Crimps
KC12-8 10996 8 AWG Red 1
KC12-6 10997 6 AWG Blue 1
KC12-4 10998 4 AWG Gray 1
KC12-2 10999 2 AWG Brown 1
KC12-1 11003 1 AWG Green 1
KC12-1/0 11004 1/0 AWG Pink 1
KC12-2/0 11007 2/0 AWG Black 1
KC12-3/0 11010 3/0 AWG Orange 1
KC12-4/0 11011 4/0 AWG Purple 1
KC12-250 11012 250 kcmil Yellow 1
KC12-300 11013 300 kcmil White 2
KC12-350 11014 350 kcmil Red 2
KC12-400 11015 400 kcmil Blue 2
KC12-500 11016 500 kcmil Brown 2
KC12-600 11018 600 kcmil Green 2
KC12-750 11020 750 kcmil Black 2

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
52027337 REV 2 © 2011 Greenlee Textron Inc. 9/11
Herramienta
Engarzadora Hidráulica
HKL1232
Lea y entienda todas las instrucciones y la información
sobreseguridadqueaparecenenestemanual,antes
de manejar esta herramienta o darle mantenimiento.
Registre este producto en www.greenlee.com

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Herramienta Engarzadora Hidráulica HKL1232
Índice
Descripción .................................................................. 10
Acercadelaseguridad................................................. 10
Propósito de este manual ............................................ 10
Importante información sobre seguridad ............... 11–12
Identicación ................................................................ 13
Especicaciones .......................................................... 13
Operación............................................................... 14–15
Revisión periódica de la válvula
de presión de seguridad............................................... 15
Seleccióndecasquillos................................................ 16
Seleccióndeconectores.............................................. 16
Ilustración..................................................................... 25
Listadepiezas ............................................................. 26
Todas las especicaciones son nominales y pueden cambiar cu-
ando se realicen mejoras en el diseño. Greenlee Textron Inc. no será
responsable por daños que resulten de la aplicación o uso indebidos
de sus productos.
CONSERVE ESTE MANUAL
Descripción
LaHerramientaEngarzadoraHidráulicaHKL1232es
una herramienta engarzadora portátil y autocontenida
diseñada para engarzar conectores de aluminio y cobre
encableseléctricos.Funcionaconcasquillostipo«U»
de12toneladas,estándarindustrial,vendidospor
separado.
Acerca de la seguridad
Es fundamental observar métodos seguros al utilizar
y dar mantenimiento a las herramientas y equipo
Greenlee. Este manual de instrucciones y las marcas
que ostenta la herramienta le ofrecen la información
necesaria para evitar riesgos y hábitos pocos seguros
relacionadosconsuuso.Sigatodalainformaciónsobre
seguridad que se proporciona.
Propósito de este manual
Este manual tiene como propósito familiarizar a todo el
personal con los métodos de manejo y mantenimiento
para la siguiente herramienta Greenlee:
 HerramientaEngarzadoraHidráulicaHKL1232
Mantenga este manual al alcance de todo el personal.
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