Hand Crimp Tool For
Mini-Fit™ Jr. Male and Female Crimp Terminals
Doc No: ATS-638190900
Release Date: 01-24-08
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Revision: A
Revision Date: 01-24-08
Figure 12
SQUEEZE
THE LINK IN
THE HANDLE
HOLD THE HAND
TOOL IN POSITION
SETTING
WHEEL
RATCHET
RELEASE LEVER
3. Make certain all pins; pivot
points and bearing surfaces are
protected with a thin coat of
high quality machine oil. Do not
oil excessively. The tool was
engineered for durability but like
any other equipment it needs
cleaning and lubrication for a
maximum service life of trouble
free crimping. Light oil (such as
30 weight automotive oil) used
at the oil points, every 5,000
crimps or 3 months, will
significantly enhance the tool
life.
4. Wipe excess oil from hand tool, particularly from crimping area. Oil transferred from the crimping area onto
certain terminations may affect the electrical characteristics of an application.
5. When tool is not in use, keep the handles closed to prevent objects from becoming lodged in the crimping dies,
and store the tool in a clean, dry area.
Miscrimps or Jams
Should this tool ever become stuck or
jammed in a partially closed position,
Do
Not force the handles open or closed.
The
tool will open easily by pressing up on the
ratchet release lever in the movable
handle. See Figure 11.
How to Adjust Tool Preload
(See Figure 12)
This hand tool is factory preset to 25-45
LBS. preload. It may be necessary over
the life of the tool to adjust tool handle
preload force. Listed below are the steps required to adjust the crimping force of the hand tool to obtain proper
crimp conditions:
1. Hold the hand tool in the palm of your hand as shown in Figure 12. Using the index finger squeeze the link
towards the top of the hand tool frame. This will release the preload adjustment wheel.
2. Rotate the setting wheel counter-clockwise (CCW) to increase handle force. The numbers will display higher.
To decrease handle force rotate the setting wheel clockwise (CW).
3. Release the link to lock the setting wheel in place.
4. Check the crimp specifications or conduct a pull test after tool handle preload force is adjusted.
LUBRICATION POINTS
(BOTH SIDES) LIGHT OIL
(EVERY 3 MONTHS OR
5,000 CRIMPS)
Figure 10
RATCHET RELEASE
LEVER
Figure 11