Loos & Co LOCOLOC 5-H User manual

#5-H HYDRAULIC
SWAGER
Locoloc
®
Swaging Tools

TO ASSEMBLE:
THE #5-H LOCOLOC®HYDRAULIC
PRESS AND PUMP HAS BEEN
SHIPPED IN TWO CRATES.
CRATE #1: HYDRAULIC PRESS
CRATE #2: TABLE AND PUMP
1. After removing press and pump from
the inside of table, turn table upright.
3. Slide pump under table to rear of unit with
pressure gauge facing forward as you look
at front of press.
4. Pass hydraulic hose (marked “gauge”
and “other hose”) through the back of the
mounting table.
2. Place press on table, lining up four
holes on press with four small holes on
table. Secure press to table with the
included bolts and nuts (FIGURE 1).
FIGURE 2
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FIGURE 1
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(8) #5-81HS 1/2” Flat Washers
(4) #5-77HS 1/2” Lock Washers
(4) #5-80HS 1/2” Nuts
TO INSTALL DIE SET:
Remove four screws on right side of the upper
and lower dies, then slide the dies out.
To install, place new dies in die shoe, lining up
screw holes with die shoe.
DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE WITH DIES
REMOVED FROM DIE SHOE.
This will damage the die shoe and may be
hazardous to your safety.
FIGURE 3
To re-adjust die set opening for swaging
di󰀨erent cable sizes:
1. Turn the pump unit on.
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secures the ram return micro switch bracket,
and pull upwards. The die shoe will move up
until the micro switch is depressed (FIGURE
4).
3. FOR OPTIMUM SAFETY, GAP SHOULD
ONLY BE SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN THE
DIAMETER OF CABLE FITTING BEING
SWAGED.
4. To set the die set lower, make sure the pump
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the die shoe, turn the adjustable nut clockwise
on the die shoe, and die will move down.
Keep turning until the desired gap is between
the die set (FIGURE 5).
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FIGURE 4
5. Loosen the 3/8” X 16” allen head bolt,
this secures the ram return micro switch
bracket. Push down the bracket until you
hear a faint “click” from the switch.
6. Tighten the allen head bolt back down
to hold the micro switch in place. The
wheel of the micro switch should be
resting on the small aluminum plate that
is connected to the die shoe.
FIGURE 5
TO CHECK
HYDRAULIC OIL
LEVEL:
To check hydraulic oil level, remove cap. Oil level
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To add hydraulic oil remove cap (Figure 6)
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(Use only Enerpac HF-101 hydraulic oil -
part #4-54HS)
FIGURE 6
BEFORE OPERATING:
1. Re-check hydraulic hoses to ensure they are
connected to the correct ports and tightened
all the way.
2. Make sure the ram return micro switch is set
correctly. When the die set is open and the
ram is in the returned position, the Ram
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or “clicked up” position. If the Micro Switch is
not set correctly, the ram may continue in the
retract mode and damage the unit.
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NOTE: Dies need not to be fully closed to
achieve correct swage dimension. In fact,
some dies are designed to maintain gap
while under pressure. 5/16”, 3/8”, 7/16", and
1/2" sleeves require two “hits” to crimp. Half
the sleeve length is swaged per “hit.”
MAINTENANCE:
1. Change hydraulic oil every 2000 hours
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frequently if it is being operated in dusty
environments. USE ONLY ENERPAC
HF-101 HYDRAULIC OIL (PART
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2. Periodically check hydraulic oil. It must
be kept at a level of 2 inches below the
frame.
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PIPE SEALANT. It can damage the unit
and will void warranty.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
TIPS:
1. Problem: Operation seems erratic.
Solution: Check all electrical connection.
2. Problem: Hydraulic system is leaking.
(A small amount of oil residue is common).
Solution: 
(Careful not to over-tighten)
WARNINGS:
1. The Locoloc® #5-H Hydraulic is
designed for steady operation up to a
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2. It is the responsibility of the customer
to comply with all applicable health and
safety regulations.
3. Only operate with 110 V AC fused for 30
AMP overload protection.
4. The high pressure of this unit (60,000
PSF) imposes certain conditions which,
if ignored, can be dangerous:
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must be proven for 10,000 PSI
(60,000 PSF) operation.
• Use only Enerpac hydraulic oil.
Most hydraulic oils are designed
for low PSI systems.
TO SET PRESSURE:
Always make sure the die set is in the die
shoe before turning the unit on.
1. Plug the machine into a 120 volt 60Hz
outlet. The LCD display backlight will be on
and in the auto mode. Ram is home.
2. Press the green start button to power
up the hydraulic pump. Set pressure by
the upper switch (left hand). This will be
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adjust the pressure via the gauge reading
obtained by the gauge mounted on the front
of the hydraulic pump unit.
3. The die shoe and the die set should be
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step.
TO OPERATE:
1. Set pressure. (See Table “A” for correct
pressure.) For dependable swaging, we
highly recommend using only Locoloc®
oval and stop sleeves.
2. Position sleeve correctly on cable.
3. Place assembly into die.
4. Depress the foot pedal.
Keep ngers away from swaging area.
5. Press will automatically cycle. Ram will
come down until it reaches the pressure set
on the LCD display, then the ram will return
to the retracted position, ready for another
cycle.
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To restart, press the green start button. If
some time has gone by, depress the foot
switch then press the start button again.
This allows the unit to shut-down safely.
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TO MEASURE
BREAKING STRENGTH:
When a loop or splice is properly swaged,
Locoloc®copper and aluminum oval sleeves
are capable of supporting a greater load than
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construction metal cable to which they are
attached. Locoloc® stop sleeves are capable
of holding only 1/3 to 1/2 of the rated breaking
strength of the cable.ratedratebreaking
strength of the cable to which they are
attached.
CAUTION:
Always use a ve to one safety factor
when designing cable assemblies.
If the strength of the cable is 2,000 lbs.
(1/8" 7X19 galvanized aircraft cable) then
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or the assembly is subject should never
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breaking strength of the cable is used as a
termination. When a stop sleeve is used this
safety factor should be increased to 10 to 1.
TABLE A
Suggested starting gauge pressure
Sleeve size Description Pressure*(Gauge) Dies
3/64 Copper oval and stop sleeves 200 lbs. 3/64 Dies
1/16 Copper oval and stop sleeves 250 lbs. 1/16 Dies
3/32 Aluminum oval and stop sleeves 300 lbs. 3/32 Dies
3/32 Copper oval and stop sleeves 450 lbs. 3/32 Dies
1/8 Aluminum oval and stop sleeves 2,000 lbs. 1/8 Dies
1/8 Copper oval and stop sleeves 2,500 lbs. 1/8 Dies
5/32 Aluminum oval sleeves 2,700 lbs. 5/32 Dies
5/32 Aluminum stop sleeves 2,700 lbs. 1/8 Dies
5/32 Copper oval sleeves 3,000 lbs. 5/32 Dies
5/32 Copper stop sleeves 3,000 lbs. 1/8 Dies
3/16 Aluminum oval sleeves 4,000 lbs. 3/16 Dies
3/16 Aluminum stop sleeves 4,000 lbs. 1/8 Dies
3/16 Copper oval sleeves 4,500 lbs. 3/16 Dies
3/16 Copper stop sleeves 4,500 lbs. 1/8 Dies
7/32 Aluminum oval sleeves 5,000 lbs. 7/32 Dies
7/32 Aluminum stop sleeves 5,000 lbs. 1/8 Dies
7/32 Copper oval sleeves 5,000 lbs. 7/32 Dies
7/32 Copper stop sleeves 5,000 lbs. 1/8 Dies
1/4 Aluminum oval and stop sleeves 5,000 lbs. 1/4 Dies
1/4 Copper oval and stop sleeves 5,500 lbs. 1/4 Dies
9/32 Aluminum oval sleeve 5,500 lbs. 9/32 Dies
9/32 Copper oval sleeves 5,500 lbs. 9/32 Dies
9/32 Copper oval stop sleeves 5,500 lbs. 1/4 Dies
5/16 Aluminum oval sleeve 5,500 lbs. 5/16 Dies
5/16 Copper oval sleeves 5,800 lbs. 5/16 Dies
5/16 Copper stop sleeves 5,800 lbs. 1/4 Dies
3/8 Aluminum oval sleeve 6,000 lbs. 3/8 Dies
3/8 Copper oval sleeves 6,500 lbs. 3/8 Dies
3/8 Copper stop sleeves 6,500 lbs. 1/4 Dies
7/16 Aluminum oval sleeve 6,500 lbs. 7/16 Dies
7/16 Copper oval sleeve 6,500 lbs. 7/16 Dies
1/2 Aluminum oval sleeve 6,500 lbs. 1/2 Dies
1/2 Copper oval sleeve 6,500 lbs. 1/2 Dies
* 5/16, 7/16, 1/2 and 3/8” sleeves require two compressions.
Each compression will swage 1/2 the length of the sleeve.
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Pressure
Gauge
Foot Switch
Pump Unit

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