Gates MC2000 - Commissioning - Operation

MC2000 USER GUIDE
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3. 3 - COMMISSIONING - OPERATION:
Ref: Figure 4 page 9
- To prepare the machine for crimping, open vent on hand pump by turning the knurled cap
anti-clockwise approx. one full turn until the cap becomes free. (Cap must be tightened
during transit).
N.B. Only remove cap completely when pump requires ‘topping up’ with oil.
- Close the pressure release valve by turning the release valve knob on the hand pump a
clockwise direction (hand tighten only).
- Retract the die holder by opening the valve (1) (anti-clockwise).
- Place the set of dies corresponding to the crimping operation that is required (see Equipment
User Pack - CD).
- Display the value corresponding to the crimping operation that is required on the digital
readout of the gauge (4) (see Equipment User Pack - CD).
- Press the test button (5) to check the battery (6) is not flat and that the indicator light (7)
works correctly.
- Place the hose together with its coupling inside the crimping head (8), whilst respecting the
position of the coupling in relation to the dies if necessary (see Equipment User Pack - CD).
- Close the valve (1) (clockwise).
- Carry out the crimping operation by activating the pump handle (9).
- Stop the crimping process when the indicator light (7) is illuminated.
- Open the valve (1) (anti-clockwise) to open the dies and release the flexible hose assembly.
- Check the crimping diameter with a vernier caliper (7369-0322) and compare the measured
value with the value published in the Equipment User Pack - CD.
A 7 unit variation on the gauge digital readout allows the crimping diameter to vary by
0.1 mm
The gauge values are only provided as a guide to assist in manufacture, only the exact
crimping diameter can guarantee the flexible hose. It is imperative that the diameters
obtained are within the tolerances specified by GATES.