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Assemblies
1.
Insert the pressure plate into the bottom flange of the
crimper, making sure that it is seated completely into the
bottom flange.
2.
Select the correct die set for the Galaxy® hose dash size/
ID and “AC” fitting being crimped. Insert the two halves
of the die set onto the pressure plate, making sure both
halves are flat and level.
Galaxy® Hose # ID
PC125 Die Set
G4826-06 5/16”
PC125-AC06
G4826-08 13/32”
PC125-AC08
G4826-10 1/2”
PC125-AC12
G4826-12 5/8”
PC125-AC12
G4867-14 3/4”
PC125-AC12
Be Sure To:
Lubricate the contact surfaces: both bottom and outside
edges of the die fingers, the inside of the compression
ring and the pressure plate with the die lubricant provided
with the crimper. Only use a molybdenum/graphite high-
pressure grease applied sparingly to the contact surfaces.
Die lubricant can be obtained from Continental ContiTech
using part numbers PC900-Grease (3 oz.) or PC900-
Grease (1 lb.) An aerosol lubricant, PC900-AerosolLube,
can also be used.
3.
Place the compression ring loosely but evenly over the
die set. Make sure die set is correctly aligned.
4.
Slide the pusher in place.
5.
Set the micrometer to the setting as shown in the
Continental ContiTech Crimp Specification Manual for
the combination of hose and fitting being crimped. The
metric micrometer (readings of 0 to 10) is a direct read-
ing micrometer. The setting on the micrometer is added
to the number in millimeters etched on the die ring to
obtain the final crimp diameter. The adjuster, set at “0,”
is the setting for the die set fully closed. For example,
with a 34mm die and the micrometer set at 3.0mm, the
finished crimp diameter would be 37.0mm (34mm +
3.0
mm).
6.
Attach the coupling stop, included with your crimper, to
the base of the crimper.
7.
Select the appropriate Galaxy® hose size and cut to the
correct length using Continental ContiTech Hose Cut-
ting Tool (part #65090). Be sure the hose is cut squarely
at a 90-degree angle to the hose.
8.
Insert the hose end fully into the ferrule of the corre-
sponding fitting. When completely inserted, the hose
should be visible through the witness hole on the side
of the ferrule.
Failure to lubricate the contact surfaces with the
correct lubricant will cause the dies to seize in the
compression ring, causing damage to the die set as
well as possibly damaging the crimper.
Appendix
Installation & Maintenance
Assemblies
Equipment & Accessories
Fittings
Hoses