Hand Crimp Tool for Ditto Wing Genderless Interconnects Terminals
Doc No: ATS-638278600
Release Date: 09-29-15
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Revision: B
Revision Date: 08-20-19
Right- or Left-Handed Operation
This hand tool has an added feature that can be converted from a right-handed application to a
left-handed application. It is necessary to reverse the tooling if using the left-handed application
along with the locator. Follow the steps below:
1.
The locator must be removed before
reversing the tooling.
2.
Remove the M3 BHCS, which is holding the
upper tooling.
3.
Flip the upper tooling to the opposite side,
and replace the M3 BHCS. Make sure the
small markings on the front and back of the
hand tool frame match up and are on the
outside of the hand tool frame. See Figures
8 and 9.
4.
Do the same thing with the lower tooling,
and tighten the M3 screws. Be sure the
small markings line up.
5.
Reinstall the locator by following the
instructions in the locator replacement
section.
MAINTENANCE
It is recommended that each operator of the tool be made aware of and responsible for the following
maintenance steps:
1.
Remove dust, moisture and other contaminants with a clean
brush or a soft, lint-free cloth.
2.
Do not use any abrasive materials that could damage the tool.
3.
Make certain all pins, pivot points and bearing surfaces are
protected with a thin coat of high-quality machine oil. See Figure
10. 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 the crimping
area. Oil transferred from the crimping area onto certain
terminations may affect the electrical characteristics of an
application.
5.
When the 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.
MATCH
UP MARKS
FRONT
BACK
Figure 9
LUBRICATION POINTS
(BOTH SIDES) LIGHT
OIL
(EVERY 3 MONTHS OR
5,000 CRIMPS)
Figure 10
Figure 8
PUSH ON
HANDLE
JAWS OPEN
PULL OPEN
TOOLING
TOOLING
M3 BHCS
