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5.
OPERATION
5.1.
Battery Installation and Removal
NOTE
Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC introduces new requirements from September 2008 on removability of batteries from waste
equipment in EU Member States. To comply with this Directive, this device is designed to allow the rechargeable battery pack
to be easily removed by the end-user when it needs to be replaced.
To install the battery, slide the battery into the bottom of the crimping tool until it can go no further. There will be
an audible “click” o
f the battery lock to indicate that the battery has been properly installed.
To remove the battery, disengage the battery lock by applying pressure on the lock toward the bottom of the
crimping tool, and slide the battery away from the tool.
DANGER
Always dispose of the old battery pack in an environmentally-responsible way; in accordance with local waste regulations.
Where possible, recycle the battery cartridge. Contact local authority for details of battery recycling locations.
5.2.
Crimping
The following procedure provides only general information concerning crimping. Refer to the instructions
packaged with the dies for detailed information including wire stripping dimensions and instructions for
positioning terminals in the crimping head.
DANGER
To avoid personal injury, keep fingers clear of the crimping area.
To operate the C-Head Adapter Battery Powered Crimp Tool PN 2844990-[ ]:
1. Insert the terminal into the dies.
2. Depress the trigger to advance the moving jaw in order to hold the terminal in place. DO NOT deform
the terminal body.
3. Place a pre-stripped wire into the barrel of the terminal.
4. Depress and hold the trigger to complete the crimp.
The crimp tool returns automatically to the first position of its cycle when the crimp is complete.
NOTE
If it is necessary to retract the ram before a crimping cycle is completed, push the release switch. This will result in the
complete retraction of the ram.
CAUTION
This tool is not designed for continuous operation. After 100 cycles, allow the crimp tool to cool for 15 minutes.
6.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
6.1.
Daily Maintenance
Perform the following maintenance on a daily basis.
1. Inspect the crimping head jaws for wear or damage such as cracks, gouges, or chips.
2. Inspect the tool for damage or leaks. If damage is detected, return the tool to TE for repair.
3. Clean the tool, removing accumulations of dirt and grease from the crimping head, particularly in
areas where the crimping head is installed and the product is crimped. Wipe the entire tool frequently
with a clean, lint-free cloth.
6.2.
Yearly Maintenance
Once per year or every 10,000 cycles (whichever comes first), the adapter should be returned to TE for
inspection.
