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Instructions and directions

Elpress hydraulic and mechanical tool systems are some of the safest on the market. Safety requires that instructions and directions are available and followed closely.
Each Elpress tool is therefore accompanied by detailed instructions on how to use the tool. These instructions should be read carefully before use, in the best interests of the operator.

Correct use of the tools

• increases productivity
• increases tool life
• ensures the quality of work done
• minimises the risk of accidents

Safety rules

Below are some simple and common rules that we at Elpress recommend all operators to follow:

• Before starting work with a crimp tool, a thorough visual inspection should be carried out. Pump, crimp head, forks, couplings, hoses and other accessories must be checked to ensure that they are faultless and clean. The correct placement of the inserts in the forks should also be checked before starting work.
• All operators must wear personal protective equipment such as A51 gloves, goggles and safety shoes.
• Hydraulic pressure must not be applied to a hose that is heavily bent or knotted. The hose is made for particularly high pressure and cannot be replaced by another type.
• Hydraulic tools must never be carried in the hose or coupling.
• Operate with caution, do not drop heavy objects on the hydraulic hose. This can damage the steel reinforcement and cause leakage. If leakage occurs, oil under high pressure may come into contact and penetrate the skin resulting in internal injury. If this happens, contact a doctor immediately
• The tools must be serviced and calibrated at regular intervals.
• Make sure that the correct tool or tool insert has been selected for the terminal and conductor to be crimped.
• Check that the installation is unpowered before carrying out work. The tools are not designed for “Live working”.
• Keep in mind that there is very high crimp pressure during work. Therefore, never stand in front of a tool in the direction of crimping force.
• Pay attention to the risk of crushing and cutting injuries during work. This applies to all types of crimping tools and cable cutters.
• If there is a suspicion of failure of a crimp system, always contact the Elpress Service Centre.

Check of crimping results

In order to ensure that the tool has achieved the predetermined shape change for each cable terminal, the crimp result shall be measured. This shape change provides both mechanical strength and good electrical properties.