Instruction No. 5612M Page 2of 12
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. SAFETY AND WARNING REMINDERS ....................................................................... 2
II. SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES.............................................................................. 5
III. ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................................. 5
IV. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................ 6
V. PROPER CRIMPING……………………………………………………………………..6
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I. SAFETY AND WARNING REMINDERS
NOTE: The Nicopress®battery operated compression tool is designed to be used with Nicopress®
sleeves. Splicing any other items should not be attempted, as it may cause damage to equipment
and/or injury to personnel.
1) Carefully read, understand and follow all instructions in this manual and on the tool before
attempting to operate the equipment.
2) At all times wear safety eye protection.
3) Keep fingers out of pinch areas during operation.
4) Always point the tool away from other people.
5) If the tool is stored for an extended period at a temperature of less than 25ºF (-5ºC), the tool
should be allowed to return to room temperature to ensure smooth operation. Use the tool
only after it has been at room temperature for 1 hour.
6) Do not drop the tool. Dropping the tool may damage the hydraulic circuit and result in the
tool not functioning correctly.
7) Keep the head and ram clean and free of debris. Solvents can be used to clean the head but
should not be used on the plastic body. Use soap and water to clean the body.
PRECAUTIONS FOR THEBL1850B BATTERY
1) Do not short circuit the contacts or expose the cartridge to water, oil, or solvents.
2) Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the battery cartridge or dispose of in a fire.
3) Do not drop or otherwise abuse the battery cartridge.
4) Do not leave the cartridge in locations where it will be exposed to a temperature greater than 140ºF
(60ºC) for an extended period.
5) For long term storage beyond 2 months, it is recommended the battery cartridge be stored without
being recharged and should only be recharged closer to the time of use.
PRECAUTIONS FOR THE DC18RC CHARGER
1) This charger is for charging battery cartridge BL1850B only. Do not use the charger for any
other devices.
2) Allow battery cartridges to cool before charging.
3) Charge batteries at an ambient temperature of 50º to 95ºF (10º to 35º C). Charging time is
approximately 50 to 60 minutes for the BL1850B.
4) Never short circuit the output terminals.
5) Do not expose the charger to water, oil, or solvents.
6) Do not disassemble, attempt to modify, drop, or otherwise abuse charger.
