Commonly Asked Questions - Burndy PAT4PC834-LI Instrucciones De Seguridad, Funcionamiento Y Mantenimiento

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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,
causing 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 forces 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 recharg-
ing 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 re-
charged 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,
simply follow the recycling instruction included in this
manual, for proper recycling. If your local community
or company has a recycling program, you may choose
to contact them for instructions in recycling. Always
properly dispose of spent batteries by following the
manufacturers recommended recycling procedures.
(See "BATTERY RECYCLING" section for details)
4. Q - How do I know when I've properly
completed a crimp?
The PAT4PC834-LI produces an audible pop when the
crimp has been properly completed.
5. Q - Does the tool require a charged battery
in order to retract the ram?
NO, the PAT4PC834-LI 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
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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.
For information only, contact:
BURNDY® TOOL SERVICE CENTER
150 BURNDY Road
Littleton, NH 03561 USA
or call, toll free 1-800-426-8720
Additional or replacement manuals may be obtained free
of charge from the BURNDY® Tool Service Center.
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