Gates GC32-XD - Operating Instructions; Pre-Crimp Setup and Settings

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1.TURN POWER SWITCH ON.
2.SELECT CORRECT DIE SET.
Using Gates Crimp Data Manual, select correct die
set for the hose and coupling being crimped.
3.LOAD DIE SET.
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Using the Gates Quick Change Tool (QCT),
select die.
• Align die finger dovetails with die shoe
receptacles in crimper head.
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Press the QCT in until it bottoms out on the die
shoe surface. The die is then set. (Red aligns
with black on decal.)
• Release the QCT by twisting to the left, or
counterclockwise, until die fingers are disengaged.
(Red aligns with red on decal.)
• Withdraw the QCT.
4.SELECT CORRECT SETTING.
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Reference the GC32-XD crimp data manual.
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Select the approximate dial vernier setting for the
specific hose/coupling combination.
• Dial this setting into the dial vernier.
5. SET RETRACT PULSE TIMER DIAL.
The RETRACT PULSE TIMER dial can be adjusted to
control the final die shoe position after crimping.
• Place an uncrimped coupling in front of the
crimper mouth.
• Adjust the RETRACT PULSE TIMER knob counter
clockwise for a smaller retract position (or a smaller
CCAAUUTTIIOONN
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!
Improperly made assemblies could result in blowing
the hose out of the fittings at high pressure, risk of fire
and/or serious injury or death.
• Crimp MUST MEET specified crimp diameter. All
settings are approximate!
• Machine tolerances exist for each crimper, die set
and supporting piece of equipment, which will
affect your actual crimp setting.
• ALWAYS check the crimp diameter to ensure that it is
within published limits.