Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc.
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4455 Boeing Dr., Rockford, IL 61109-2988 815/397-7070
1990 Dieless Hydraulic Crimping Tool
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Table of Contents
Description ................................................................... 2
Safety ........................................................................... 2
Purpose........................................................................ 2
Other Publications........................................................ 2
Important Safety Information........................................ 3
Identification ................................................................. 4
Tools and Supplies....................................................... 5
Pressure Check Procedure .......................................... 5
Pressure Adjustment Procedure .................................. 6
Pressure Calibration Check ......................................... 7
Air Purging and Oil Filling Procedure ........................... 8
Die Replacement.......................................................... 9
Disassembly......................................................... 10–11
Assembly.............................................................. 12–15
Service Tips ............................................................... 15
Retrofit Kits................................................................. 16
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 17
Illustrations and Parts Lists .................................. 18–25
Description
The Greenlee 1990 Dieless Hydraulic Crimping Tool is a
self-contained tool intended to crimp copper and
aluminum compression connectors. A single set of
integral dies provides a wide crimping range.
The Greenlee 1990 is protected by U.S. Patent No.
4,796,461.
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 and
maintenance of this tool. Observe all of the safety
information provided.
Purpose
This manual is intended to familiarize authorized
Greenlee service center personnel with the safe
operation and maintenance procedures for the following
Greenlee tools:
• 1990 Serial Code WH
• 1990 Serial Code YM
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at no
charge.
Greenlee and are registered trademarks of
Greenlee Textron.
Dow Corning, Silastic and 732 are registered trade-
marks of Dow Corning Corporation.
Loctite is a registered trademark of Loctite Corporation.
Univis is a registered trademark of Exxon Corporation.
Other Publications
Instruction Manuals:
• Serial Code WH: Publication 999 8425.3 (IM-1006)
• Serial Code YM: Publication 999 9994.3 (IM-1093)