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TABLE OF CONTENTS General Operation and Maintenance VC6-FT and VC7-FT Crimping Instructions ....................................... 1 Care of Hydraulic Tools ...................................................................... 2 Warnings ............................................................................................ 2 Operating Instructions Conductor Preparation ...................................................................... 3 Operating Procedures ....................................................................... 4 Installation of Sleeve Connectors ...................................................... 6 Installation of Open Groove (Tap) Connectors .................................. 6 Periodic Shop Maintenance ..................................................................... 7 Cleaning the Tool Head ..................................................................... 8 Addition of Hydraulic Oil .................................................................... 8 Service Instructions ................................................................................ 10 General ............................................................................................ 10 Jigs, Fixtures ................................................................................... 10 Tool Head Disassembly ................................................................... 11 Tool Head Assembly ........................................................................ 11 Disassembly of Ram Piston from Retraction Spring ........................ 12 Assembly of Retraction Spring ........................................................ 13 Removal of Retraction Spring .......................................................... 13 Installation of Retraction Spring ....................................................... 13 Removal of 3/16" and 1/4" Ball Valve Assembly .............................. 13 Installation of 3/16" and 1/4" Ball Valves ......................................... 14 Removal of Release Plunger ........................................................... 14 Installation of Release Plunger ........................................................ 15 Removal of Advance Handle ........................................................... 15 Installation of Advance Handle ........................................................ 15 Removal of Reservoir and Relief Valve ........................................... 16 Relief Valve Assembly ..................................................................... 16 Reservoir Assembly ......................................................................... 16 Refilling and Bleeding Instructions .................................................. 17 Pump Handle and Plunger Disassembly ......................................... 17 Pump Handle and Plunger Assembly .............................................. 18 Inspection Procedure After Maintenance or Overhaul ........................... 20 Tool Maintenance Tips Lubrication ....................................................................................... 21 O-Ring Installation Technique .......................................................... 21 Reseating of Ball Valves .................................................................. 21 Warranty ................................................................................................. 22 Instructions for Returning Tools .............................................................. 22 Troubleshooting Diagnosis .............................................................. 23 - 28 Exploded View Drawing .................................................................. 29 - 30 Parts List .........................................................................................31 - 34 i
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DISASSEMBLY OF RAM PISTON FROM RETRACTION SPRING 1. Follow recommended steps of “Tool Head Disassembly” then remove yoke from piston by driving out the 5/32” roll pin as shown in Figure 20. 2. Remove advance handle and spring following steps 1 thru 4 of “Removal of Advanced Handle.” 3. Remove socket screw in top of piston as shown in Figure 21. Note that a washer is under screw head and must be reassembled in the same order. 4. Remove piston from cylinder as shown in Figure 22.