Huskie Tools REC-5510 Instruction Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL
REC-5510
12 TON BATTERY- POWERED COMPRESSION TOOL
1.65” JAW OPENING

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SPECIFICATIONS
REC-5510
Output: 12Ton
Weight: 16.5 Ibs. with battery
Size: 16” L x 12” H x 3”W
Jaw Opening: 1.65”
CRIMPING ESTIMATES
BP-80
4/0 Cu 90
500 MCM Cu 60
CONNECTOR RANGE
Lugs and Splices Up to 750 MCM Cu/Al
FEATURES
• OneHandOperation
•Testedupto75kV
•RotationalHead
• RapidAdvance
•ErgonomicallyBalanced
• ErgonomicPistolGripHandle
•WeatherResistantHousing
• AudibleBypasswhenPredeterminedPressure
 isAchieved.
•IncludesDIE-CASE
• ProtectiveRubberBooton“C”HeadForBrush
Contact.
• 5YearWarrantyonTool,Battery&Charger
BATTERY CARTRIDGE (BP-80)
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Voltage: 14.4VDC
RatedCurrent: 3Ah
Charge Time: 1 Hour
Dimensions: 3.5”Lx2.7”Wx5.3”H
Weight: 1.25 lbs.
BATTERY CHARGER (CH-90)
InputVoltage: 120VAC
ChargingCapacity: 20VA
Dimensions: 4.5”Lx3.5”Wx3”H
Weight: 1.5 lbs.

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DCCHARGERCORD
CH-DCC
Battery and Charger
• BP-80 Huskie Tools Lithium Ion Battery
• CH-90 Huskie Tools Tri-Chemistry Charger
• ThischargercanchargetheBP-80andALLprevious
 HuskieToolsbatteries,includingtheBP-70,BP-70EI
and the BP-70MH.
• 1 Battery Powered Tool
• 1 Carrying Case
• 1 CH-90 Tri-Chemistry Charger
• 2 BP-80 Lithium Ion Batteries
• 1 Carrying Strap
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
KIT INCLUDES

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CHARGING THE BATTERY
ATTACHING THE BATTERY CARTRIDGE
1.Whilepressingthelatch,pulloutthebatterycartridge.To 
 replacethebatterycartridge,pushthenewcartridgermlyinto
place.
2.Afterinsertingabatterycartridge,checkthatitissecurelyin
 placebypullinggently.Donotpressthelatchwhenpullingthe
cartridge.
TRIGGER AND RELEASE BUTTON
1.Theramadvanceswhenthetriggerispressedandstopswhen
the trigger is released.
2.Toretracttheram,pushthereleasebutton.Theramcontinues
to retract while the release button is pressed.
1. Inserttheplugendintoa120Vpowersource.TheLED(Power)indicatorwillbe
 steadygreenindicatingthechargerisnowin“stand-by”modeandreadyto 
 chargethebattery.Donotplugthechargerintoageneratorasthiswilllikely 
 causethefuseinthechargertoshort,andwillnotoperate.
2. Tochargeadrainedbattery,insertthebatteryintothecharger.TheLED 
indicator shows a steady amber while charging. A depleted battery will be
 completelychargedinapproximately50-70minutes.TheLEDindicatorwillshow
a steady green when the battery is fully charged.
3. IftheLEDindicatorgoesoutorisashingquickamber,thiscouldbeapossible
 shortinthebatterycircuit,oraproblemwiththechargeritself.Itisbesttoconsult
the factory at 1-800-860-6170forserviceifsuchaconditionoccurs.
4. Fortechnicalquestionsordifcultyinoperation,pleasecallourcustomerservice
department at 1-800-860-6170.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COMPRESSION
1. Select the appropriate size dies for the connector being used.
2. Insert half of the die into the C-head by sliding it while lifting the die release knob.
3.Pressthetriggertoadvancetheramuntilthediereleasepinisaccessible.Then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betweenthedies.
5. Insert the conductor into the connector.
6. Press the trigger until the compression is completed. A series of clicks will be heard followed by
 areleaseinpressurewhencompressioniscompleted.TheLEDindicatoroneithersideofthe
the tool will show green when a complete compression is made. A red indicator light will show if
 thecompressionisincomplete,duetoearlyreleaseofthetriggeroralowbattery.Anorange
 indicatorwillshowifthebatteryisgettinglow,butthecompressionisstillcompleted.
7. Press the release button 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conductorfromthetool.

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IMPORTANT OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION FOR THE TOOL
1. Select appropriate dies for the connector to be compressed. Incorrect combinations result in
inferior connections of the conductors. Consult your connector manufacturer for the recommended
die/connector combinations.
2. Always point the tool AWAY from other people.
3.Ifthetoolisstoredforanextendedperiodatatemperatureoflessthan25ºF(-5ºC),thetool 
should be allowed to return to room temperature to ensure smooth operation Use the tool only
after it has been at room temperature for 1 hour.
4.Donotdropthetool.Droppingthetoolmaydamagethehydrauliccircuitandresultinthetoolnot 
functioning correctly.
5.Keeptheheadandramcleanandfreeofdebris.Solventscanbeusedtocleanthehead,but 
should not be used on the plastic body. Use soap and water to clean the body.
1.Donotshortcircuitthecontactsorexposethecartridgetowater,oilorsolvents.
2.Donotdisassembleorattempttorepairthebatterycartridgeordisposeofinare.
3.Donotdroporotherwiseabusethebatterycartridge.
4.Donotleavethecartridgeinlocationswhereitwillbeexposedtoatemperaturegreaterthan140ºF
 (60ºC)foranextendedperiod.
5. The battery has a limited life. When the crimping capacity becomes about 1/2 that of the original
 capacity,thebatteryshouldbereplaced.
6.Ifthebatterycartridgeisstoredwithoutbeingcharged,naturaldrainagewillcausethepowertobe
 reduced.Thebatteryshouldbechargedevery3monthsifnotinuse.
PRECAUTION FOR THE BATTERY CARTRIDGE
PRECAUTION FOR THE CHARGER
1. TheLEDindicatorlightsupamberandremainslitwhentheunitstartschargingabatterycartridge.
The indicator turns green when charging is completed.
2. ThisunitisforchargingbatterycartridgesBP-80,BP-70E,BP-70EIandBP-70MHonly.Donotuse
 thechargerforanyotherdevices.
3. Allow battery cartridges to cool before charging. Allow at least 15 minutes between charges when
 chargingseveralcartridgesinsuccession.
4. Chargebatteriesatanambienttemperatureof50º-95ºF(10º-35ºC).Chargingtimeisapproxi 
 mately50-70minutesfortheBP-80,50minutesfortheBP-70EandBP-70EI,and70minutes 
for the BP-70MH.
5. Nevershortcircuittheoutputterminals.
6. Donotexposethechargertowater,oilorsolvents.
7. Donotdisassemble,attempttomodify,droporotherwiseabusecharger.

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BREAKDOWN

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REC-5510 PARTS LIST
9 M4 X 20 Screw 558-01 758 Spring(590) R150-23 1
10 Housing(R) 551-01 159 PS-20 Pent Seal R150-24 1
11 M3 X 6 Screw R150-02 160 P-20Back-UpRing(B.C.) 35-18 1
12 TopCover 551-02 161 PumpPiston(1) 558-15 1
13 Switch Unit 551-10 162 P-6O-Ring RB-70 1
14 LEDHarness 558-05 163 PumpPiston(2) 558-16 1
15 Circuit Board 558-06 164 P-3O-Ring 16-36 1
16 Strap 558-07 165 ReleaseValveStem ROB-135 1
17 ReleaseKnob 551-03 166 Spring(678) 558-17 1
18 Spring(679) 551-04 167 Spring(66) 85-40 1
19 3 X 16 Parallel Pin 558-09 268 9/32" Ball 16-40 2
20 Switch Knob 558-10 169 Spring(67) 85-39 2
21 Spring(599) R150-09 170 ValveScrew(10) 410-44 2
22 Housing(L) 551-05 171 Stopper 451-03A 1
24 Power Unit 558-12 172 M5X8Screw(C.P.) P55A-02 4
25 M4X14Screw(Ni) ROB-128 473 P-44O-Ring 610-14 1
26 Spring(598) R150-13 174 P-44Back-UpRing(B.C.) 610-13 1
27 Push Pin R150-14 175 Ram 451-04 1
28 ReleaseLever 551-06 176 Body Insulation 551-09 1
29 4X16DowelPin(G) 24-01 277 RamSpring(644) 351-29 1
30 ReservoirCap 410-55 178 GuideRing 351-24 1
31 Magnet ROB-25 179 LPH-30DustSeal 451-05 1
32 OilReservoir(40) 551-07 180 RamHead 351-25A 1
33 G-30O-Ring 75-26 181 DieReleasePin 430-21 1
34 M3 X 16 Screw R150-16 282 2.5X14DrivePin(BW) 410-11 1
35 ValveBlock R150-17 183 Spring(177) 410-01 1
36 Spring(371) 51-17 184 RetainerPin(B) 410-12 1
37 3/16" Ball 16-49 385 M4 X 8 Screw EG-17 1
38 SI-20Ring 410-74 186 M4 Lock Washer 410-07 1
39 FilterScreen 410-73 187 Head 451-06 1
40 Strainer R150-18 188 Key 510A-06 1
41 ValveCartridge R150-19L 189 M5LockWasher(Small) 510-12 1
42 S-8O-Ring R510A-08 190 GuideScrew 510A-15 1
43 P-7O-Ring 16-60 191 2X12DrivePin(BW) 351-28 1
44 M4X4Screw(F.P.) 85-47 392 RetainerPin(A) 510-04 1
45 SEPN4Retainer R150-21 193 Spring(257) 510-03 1
46 Plug 51-21 194 Screw(16) 510-02 1
47 P-4Back-UpRing(B.C.) 410-47 195 DieReleaseKnob 510-01B 1
48 P-4O-Ring 410-48 196 2.5X25DrivePin(BW) 410-04 1
49 Spring(341) 51-20 197 Head Insulation 510B-33 1
50 7/32" Ball 16-26 1
51 1/8" Ball 40-20 2
52 M5X5Screw(F.P.) 510A-05 1
53 5/32" Ball 22-21 1
54 Body 551-08 1
55 3X8DowelPin(D) 610F-11 1
56 PS-9 Pent Seal 32-18 1
57 P-9Back-UpRing(B.C.) 32A-01 1
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
MOTORRUNS,BUTTHE
TOOLJAWSWILLNOTAD-
VANCE
InsufcientHydraulicOil ConsultFactoryforRepairSer-
vice
Air Block in Hydraulic System Inverttooltoallowairtoriseto-
wards the top of the oil bladder
DefectiveHydraulicCircuit ConsultFactoryforRepairSer-
vice
MOTORRUNS,TOOLJAWS
ADVANCE,BUTWILLNOT
BUILDPRESSURE
InsufcientHydraulicOil ConsultFactoryforRepairSer-
vice
DefectiveSuctionValveorBy-
pass Cartridge
ConsultFactoryforRepairSer-
vice
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
ConsultFactoryforRepairSer-
vice
TOOLJAWSWILLNOTRE-
LEASE
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Mis-
aligned
ConsultFactoryforRepairSer-
vice

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Huskie Tools products carry a warranty that makes us a leader in the tool industry. No other manufacturer dares to back its
tools as we do.
AllHuskieREC-SERIESbatteryoperatedproductscarrya5yearwarranty.TheECO-SERIESbatteryoperatedproducts
carrya3yearwarranty.TheBP-70E,BP-70EI,BP-70MH,andBP-80batteriescarrya5yearor1,000rechargecycles
warranty from the date stamped on the battery.
PRODUCT WARRANTY
REC-Seriesbatteryoperatedproducts 5Years
ECO-Seriesbatteryoperatedproducts* 3Years
Batteries(BP-70E,BP-70EI**,BP-70MH,BP-80) 5years
Chargers(CH-35R,CH-70DCH,CH-90,CH-86) 5Years
*Thereisalsoa1yearwarrantyavailablefortheECO-Series,pleasemakesurewhichwaspurchasedwiththetool.
**TheBP-70EIisnolongeravailable.TheLEDindicatorontheBP-70EIcarriesa1yearwarrantyfrompurchasedate.
ThewarrantydoesnotcoveranydamagesincurredfromaHuskietoolincludingdamagestoproperty,bodilyinjuriesand
lostwagesresultingfromsuchinjuries.ThiswarrantysolelycoverstherepairorreplacementoftoolssuppliedbyHuskie.
Theseremediesareexclusive,andthetotalliabilityofHuskieTools,Inc.whetherbasedoncontract,warranty,negligence,
indemnication,strictliabilityorotherwise,shallnotexceedthepurchasepriceofthetool.InnoeventshallHuskieTools,
Inc.beliableforconsequential,incidentalorspecialdamages.
HUSKIETOOLS,INC.MAKESNOOTHERWARRANTIESOFANYKIND,EXPRESSEDORIMPLIED,ANDALLIMPLIED
WARRANTIESINCLUDINGANYWARRANTYOFMERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE
AREDISCLAIMED.
Huskiereservestherighttodetermineallwarrantyclaims.Huskiewillnotwarrantytoolscontainingpartsorbatteriesnot
originallysuppliedbyHuskie.Failureduetomisuse,impropermaintenance,misapplication,notfollowinginstructionsor
warnings,abuseorrepairsattemptedbyanyoneotherthanHuskieTools,Inc.,oranauthorizedservicecenterrendersthis
warrantynullandvoid.
Repair and Warranty Claims
AllclaimsmustbesenttoHuskieforinspectionandauthorization.AReturnGoodsAuthorization(RGA)isrequiredbefore
shippingtoolstoHuskie.SecuretheauthorizationbytelephoningorwritingtoHuskie’smainofcewithdetailsoftheclaim.
Non-warrantyrepairsarehandledusingthesameprocedure.Repairsexceeding50percentofthecostofanewtoolwillbe
advisedbeforerepairsaremade.
Payment Terms
UponcreditapprovalHuskie’sstandardpaymenttermsarenet-30days.Visa,Mastercard,DiscoverandAmericanExpress
are also accepted.
Freight
AllHuskietoolsareFOB,GlendaleHeights,Illinois.Goodswillbeshippedpre-paidandadded,unlessotherwisespecied.
Freightshipmentsover$17,000arepre-paid.
Quotations
Specialquantityquotationsshouldbephonedintodiscussthescopeofyourtoolrequests.
Complete Support Services
Ourcustomershavedirectaccesstousfortraining,service,andproblemsolving.Asspecialistsintools,wemaintaina
trained repair staff and a large stock of parts. This contrasts with many tool suppliers who carry tools as a sideline without
offeringsupportservices.Herearesomereasonswhyourcustomerslovetodobusinesswithus:
•Quickdelivery
•Wemaintaininventoryatourheadquarters.
•Trainingandtroubleshootingservices.
•Fastrepairservice.
•Designandengineeringserviceforspecialtoolneeds.
WARRANTY

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HOW TO GET SERVICE UNDER THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY
Return your product directly to Huskie Tools, Inc. as our representative network is not
Prepared to service the product under the terms of this warranty.
1. Write,callorfaxHuskiestatingthetool’spurchasedateandproblem.YouwillbegivenaRGA# 
to assure that your merchandise will be properly handled upon its receipt.
2. CAUTION: Makesuretheproductispackagedadequatelysoastopreventdamageorlossduring
 transit.Theshipmentmustbeprepaidandwerecommendthatitbeinsured.Acoverletter 
indicating the reason for the return should be included in order to facilitate repairs.
3. TolloutanRGAonline,gotoHuskietools.comandclickon“Repairs.”
WARRANTY

198N.BrandonDrive
GlendaleHeights,Illinois60139
TollFree1-800-860-6170
Fax(800)345-3767
huskietools.com
[email protected]
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