Commonly Asked Questions - Burndy PAT644-LI Strucciones De Seguridad, Funcionamiento Y Mantenimiento

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS:
1. Q - How many crimps can I get before I
need to recharge the battery?
It is very difficult to estimate the amount of crimps you will
get before recharging the battery. This will depend on many
factors such as temperature, size and type of material
being crimped, how the tool is used, the weather etc. See
below for more information.
The weather - Extreme cold temperatures can reduce the
battery charge by up to 60%. Keep charged batteries in a
warm place, but not in your pockets, since coins and other
metal parts may contact the battery terminal strips, caus-
ing a short circuit. Warm weather users will find they
get more crimps/cuts per charge than users in colder
climates.
The size & type of material being crimped - All Copper,
Aluminum, ACSR, Steel ground rods, etc., and connec-
tors, require different force to compress. Diameter is also
a factor in determining how many crimps you can achieve
before a recharge is needed. Some cable and connector
combinations being crimped may require more frequent
battery recharging.
How you use the tool - If you make crimps one right after
another, you will need more frequent battery recharging
than if you make a few crimps and pause a moment prior
to crimping again. Full retraction after each crimp is not
required if you're crimping small connectors while larger
connectors may require full retraction. Advancing the ram
each time to approach small connectors drains the battery
faster, than just retracting enough to move to the next crimp
location.
The vast number of variables makes it difficult to provide
exact number of crimps per charge for every possible field
situation.
2. Q - How long will the batteries last?
Under ideal circumstances each battery could be recharged
up to 2000 times before it will no longer accept a charge.
This number may vary due to individual use and charging
habits.
3. Q - Can the batteries be recycled?
YES! Once the battery no longer accepts a recharge, sim-
ply follow the recycling instruction included in this manual,
for proper recycling. If your local community or com-
pany has a recycling program, you may choose to con-
tact them for instructions in recycling. Always properly
dispose of spent batteries by following the manufactur-
ers recommended recycling procedures.
(See "BATTERY RECYCLING" section for details)
4. Q - How far can the tool be dropped without
damaging it?
The PATRIOT® has been designed to withstand drops of
six feet; however, due to the endless angles at which a
tool can be dropped, damage can still occur. The outer
housing is designed of a high strength composite polymer
plastic, but can be broken depending upon the surface
(pavement, grass, rocks etc.) being dropped upon and/or
the angle of impact. The internal working assemblies
should survive without damage. We strongly recommend
that the tool restraint lanyard be used at all times to help
prevent dropping the tool. Drops without the lanyard at-
tached would be considered abusive treatment.
5. Q - How do I know when I've properly
completed a crimp?
The PATRIOT® produces an audible pop and a visual
green indicator light when the crimp has been properly com-
pleted.
6. Q - Does the tool require a charged battery
in order to retract the ram?
NO, the PATRIOT® utilizes a mechanical retraction
mechanism which allows the ram to retract without the
battery.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the
battery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature
at C -10 o C - 40 o C (50 o F - 104 o F). Let a hot battery
cartridge cool down before charging it.
4. Charge the Lithium-ion battery cartridge when you do not
use it for more than six months.
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