SERVICE AND

OPERATION
MANUAL

®
MODEL VC6-FT & VC7-FT

POWER SYSTEMS, INC.

ANDERSON
P.O. Box 455, Leeds, AL 35094-0455
HYDRAULIC HAND TOOL
Phone: 205-699-2411
Fax 205-699-7603
®

POWER SYSTEMS, INC.

ANDERSON
NOTE: Because Hubbell has a policy of continuous product improvement, we reserve the
right to change design and specifications without notice.

Manual M-8374 Manual M-8374

(4-96) ©
Copyright 2003 Hubbell/Anderson (4-96)
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Operation and Maintenance

VC6-FT and VC7-FT Crimping Instructions ....................................... 1
Care of Hydraulic Tools ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ............................................................................................ 2
Operating Instructions
Conductor Preparation ...................................................................... 3
Operating Procedures ....................................................................... 4
Installation of Sleeve Connectors ...................................................... 6
Installation of Open Groove (Tap) Connectors .................................. 6
Periodic Shop Maintenance ..................................................................... 7
Cleaning the Tool Head ..................................................................... 8
Addition of Hydraulic Oil .................................................................... 8
Service Instructions ................................................................................ 10
General ............................................................................................ 10
Jigs, Fixtures ................................................................................... 10
Tool Head Disassembly ................................................................... 11
Tool Head Assembly ........................................................................ 11
Disassembly of Ram Piston from Retraction Spring ........................ 12
Assembly of Retraction Spring ........................................................ 13
Removal of Retraction Spring .......................................................... 13
Installation of Retraction Spring ....................................................... 13
Removal of 3/16" and 1/4" Ball Valve Assembly .............................. 13
Installation of 3/16" and 1/4" Ball Valves ......................................... 14
Removal of Release Plunger ........................................................... 14
Installation of Release Plunger ........................................................ 15
Removal of Advance Handle ........................................................... 15
Installation of Advance Handle ........................................................ 15
Removal of Reservoir and Relief Valve ........................................... 16
Relief Valve Assembly ..................................................................... 16
Reservoir Assembly ......................................................................... 16
Refilling and Bleeding Instructions .................................................. 17
Pump Handle and Plunger Disassembly ......................................... 17
Pump Handle and Plunger Assembly .............................................. 18
Inspection Procedure After Maintenance or Overhaul ........................... 20
Tool Maintenance Tips
Lubrication ....................................................................................... 21
O-Ring Installation Technique .......................................................... 21
Reseating of Ball Valves .................................................................. 21
Warranty ................................................................................................. 22
Instructions for Returning Tools .............................................................. 22
Troubleshooting Diagnosis .............................................................. 23 - 28
Exploded View Drawing .................................................................. 29 - 30
Parts List .........................................................................................31 - 34
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3 4
FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5

FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8

5 6
FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11

7 8
FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14 FIGURE 15

FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17 FIGURE 18

9 10
 DISASSEMBLY OF RAM PISTON FROM RETRACTION SPRING
1. Follow recommended steps of “Tool Head Disassembly” then remove
yoke from piston by driving out the 5/32” roll pin as shown in Figure
20.
2. Remove advance handle and spring following steps 1 thru 4 of
“Removal of Advanced Handle.”
3. Remove socket screw in top of piston as shown in Figure 21. Note
that a washer is under screw head and must be reassembled in the
same order.
4. Remove piston from cylinder as shown in Figure 22.

FIGURE 20 FIGURE 21

FIGURE 22

11 12
 FIGURE 25

13 14
FIGURE 26 FIGURE 27 FIGURE 28

15 16
 FIGURE 35 FIGURE 36

FIGURE 38

FIGURE 37

FIGURE 32 FIGURE 33 FIGURE 34

FIGURE 39 FIGURE 40

17 18
FIGURE 41

19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 28
29 30
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