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Collar
Setscrew
Wedge
Base Mount
Cap Screws
Base Mount
Adjusting Screw
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Instruction Sheet
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LOC B
408-9462
Setting Shut Height on Model “K”
AMP-O-LECTRIC* Machines
06 DEC 11 Rev B
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet describes the procedure for
setting the shut height on the Model "K"
AMP-O-LECTRIC Terminating Machines using Shut-
Height Gage 679655-[ ].
Reasons for reissue of this document are provided in
Section 3, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. SETTING THE SHUT HEIGHT
NOTE
i
Gage Number 679655-1 should be used to get
close to the proper shut height of the machine. Use
an applicator and crimp-height comparator (refer to
408-7424) to finalize the shut height/crimp height.
The additional use of an applicator and crimp
height comparator should NOT be required when
using 679655-2.
DANGER
STOP
To avoid personal injury during this adjustment, be
sure all power to the machine is disconnected.
1. Disconnect all power to the machine.
2. Check machine shut height using Shut-Height
Gage 679655. Refer to Specification 102-35022 for
instructions on using the Shut-Height Gage
679655-1. Refer to 408-8535 when using Shut-
Height Gage 679655-2.
3. If the shut height is incorrect, proceed as follows:
a. Remove the base mount cap screws and
remove the base mount. See Figure 1.
b. Clean under the base mount and around the
wedge area. Clean under the top base mount
plate.
c. Center the wedge in the frame.
d. Tighten the collar on the adjusting screw by
tightening the setscrew.
e. Replace the base mount -- with the cap
screws loosened.
f. Remove any burrs from top of plate and from
ram.
g. Loosen the adjusting screw by hand until the
base is in its lowest position. Turn the screw
clockwise. Refer to Figure 2.