RIDGID UC-60 Instructions Manual

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UC-60 Crimp Heads Instructions

WARNING

Rea d and u nde rstand
these instructions, the
electrical tool instruc­tions, the instructions
for the dies to be used,

connector to be crimped and the warnings and instructions for all
equipment and material being used before operating this tool to
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

the instructions for the

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

• Keep your fingers and hands away from the crimp head during the
crimping cycle.Your fingers or hands can be crushed, fractured or am-

putated if they are caught between the dies or the components and any
other object.

• Do not use on energized electrical lines to reduce the risk of elec-
trical shock, severe injury and death. Tool is not insulated. Use ap­propriate work procedures and personal protective equipment when
working near energized electrical lines.

• Large forces are generated during product use that can break or
throw parts and cause injury. Stand clear during use and wear ap­propriate protective equipment, including eye protection.

• Never repair a damaged head. A head that has been welded, ground,
drilled or modified in any manner can break during use. Never replace
individual components. Discard damaged heads to reduce the risk of
injury.

• Use proper tool, die, connector and cable combination. Improper
combinations can result in an incomplete or improper crimp which in­creases the risk of fire, severe injury or death.

NOTICE

Selection of appropriate materials and joining methods is the
responsibility of the system designer and/or installer. Before any installa­tion is attempted, careful evaluation of the specific re quire ments should be
completed. Consult connector manufacturer for selection information.

Description

RIDGID®UC-60 Crimp Heads are designed to crimp electrical com­pression connectors to their respective wires, in some cases using ap­propriate dies.

The Crimp head attaches to RIDGID RE 6/RE 60 or Ilsco Electrical Tool
and can rotate 360 degrees with the RIDGID QuickChange System™
(QCS™).

Die Detents

O or BG

Permanent Groove

Crimp Profile

Lugs & Splices...................#8-350 MCM AL, 500 MCM CU

As indicated per connector manufacturer literature, with use of appro-

priate dies.

Compatible QCS Type .........6T QCS and 60kN QCS

Nominal Crimp Force...........12,000 lbf, 6-ton (53kN)

Input Force...........................13,500 lbf (60kN)

Weight..................................4.8 lbs. (2.2 kg)

Inspection/Maintenance

Inspect the Crimp Head before each use for issues that could affect safe
use.

1. Remove battery from electrical tool.

2. Clean any oil, grease, or dirt from the tool and head, including han­dles and controls. This aids inspection and helps prevent the machine
from slipping from your grip.

3. Inspect the head for:

• Proper assembly and completeness.

• Wear, corrosion or other damage.

• Free movement of the jaw arms. The jaw arms should be biased

open. Inspect hinge area (Figure 1) for damage.

• Presence and readability of head markings.

• See Electrical Tool manual for inspection and maintenance of the

QCS coupling.

If any issues are found, do not use the tool until corrected.

4. Inspect the electrical tool and any other equipment being used as
directed in their instructions. Confirm that the crimp dies are a clean,
undamaged matched set.

5. Lubricate the head pivot points with a light weight general purpose
lubricating oil. Wipe off any excess oil.

Set Up/Operation

1. Prepare the connection to be crimped. Refer to connector manu­facturer instructions/data sheets for information on proper perma­nent groove/die choices, number of crimps and other installation
information.

2. Choose the appropriate equipment for the application. The O and
BG permanent groove profiles are used as is. The D3 profile can be
used as is or with appropriate dies.

Make sure all equipment is inspected and set up per its instructions.

3. Remove battery from electrical tool.

4. If required, install the dies in D3 profile.
Depress die detent and remove/insert die. Do not force die. Dies

should fit securely, and the crimp profiles should align (Figure 2). Al-
ways use a matched set of dies. If there are any issues regarding
proper die fit, do not use the tool.

Guards

D3 Permanent
Groove Crimp

Profile

Hinge Area

QCS Coupling

Figure 1 – UC-60 Crimp Head

Specification

Cat. #56798..........................D3 & O Permanent Groove Crimp Profile

Cat. #56793..........................D3 & BG Permanent Groove Crimp Profile

Dies Used ............................D3 Profile can be used with Commercially

For use With:

Copper Taps.......................#10 Solid – 2/0 Stranded

AL and ACSR Taps ............#14 Solid – 4/0 ACSR

Stirrups...............................#6 – 4/0 ACSR

Tension Splices..................#10 Stranded – 4/0 ACSR

Printed 1/17

EC42292 REV. A

The Emerson logo and RIDGID logo are registered trademarks of Emerson Electric Co. or RIDGID, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

Jaw Arm

Bumpers

Available “X” or “W” Style 6 Ton Dies

All other trademarks belong to their respective holders.

Figure 2 – Installing Dies in Crimp head

©2017 RIDGID, Inc.

5. Changing Heads with QCS Coupling – See Electrical Tool manual.

6. With dry hands install the tool battery.

7. Place the permanent groove or die crimp profile around the con­nector to be crimped.

8. Follow all compression connector manufacturers’ instructions for
crimp location. Some may require more than one crimp per con­nection or crimping in a certain order.

Center the connector squarely against the crimp profile. Improper
placement can make an incorrect crimp or damage the equipment.

If making a single crimp, line up the crimp profile within the lines on
the connector. If making multiple crimps on the connector, ensure

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UC-60 Crimp Heads Instructions

there is enough room to evenly space crimps between electrical
connector lines.

Electrical Connector lines

Figure 3 – Aligning the Connector in the Crimp Profile

9. With hands clear of the head and other moving parts, operate the
Electrical Tool as per its instructions. After a complete cycle the tool
ram will retract and the jaws will open. If the ram does not retract,
the crimp is not complete and must be repeated.

A slight twist of the connection may be needed to release it from
the crimp profile.

10. If the ram does not fully retract, press the electrical tool pressure re­lease button. If needed, move the head and repeat the procedure for
multiple crimps.

11. Inspect and test the connection in accordance with fitting supplier in­structions, normal practice and applicable codes.

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