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CRIMPER SAFETY GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL
WARNING
An incorrect hose assembly can rupture or blow apart in use, resulting in serious injury, death,
or poperty damage.
REMEMBER: Other depend on you to make correct assemblies.
Hose Assembly Fabrication.
■Component inspection: Before creating an assembly be sure to inspect all components to be sure
they are the correct product, cut correctly, and do not have any visually identifiable defects.
■Couplings (compatibillity): Hose fitting components from one manufacturer are not usually
compatable with fitting components supplied by another manufactuerer. Never mix and match hose
couplings from different manufacturers unless approved by both parties.
■Hose assembly equipment (crimpers): Hoses and fittings from one manufacturer should not generally
be assembled with the equipment of another manufacturer.
NOTE: Gates recommends only those hose and coupling combinations specified in the Gates Hydraullic
Product catalogs. Gates disclaims any liabillity for any hose assemblies which have not been produced in
conformance with Gates assembly recommendations.
WARNING
Carefully read and understand the following warnings before operating this crimper.
FOR SAFETY’S SAKE USE THIS MACHINE ONLY IF YOU:
1. Recieve hands-on TRAINING whith this Gates crimper and assemblies.
2. Follow current GATES OPERATING MANUAL and CRIMP DATA for the GC16XD crimper.
3. Use only NEW (UNUSED GATES) hose and fittings.
4. Wear SAFETY GLASSES.
5. Keep hands clear of moving parts.
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