114- 40020
Rev D
6
of 9
3.9. Mounting Hardware
Headers may be secured to the pc board with commercially available 2--56 hardware such as screw, washers,
and nuts, self--threading screws, rivets, etc.
3.10. Ejector Latch
AMP--LATCH Universal Headers can be used with or without ejector latches. The ejector latches are designed
to lock mating connectors together and to ease disengagement of mated connectors. They are available in two
lengths to accommodate the different styles of connectors. Latches of one size can be removed and replaced
with another size to accommodate a different size connector. Refer to Instruction Sheet 408--6939 for removal
procedures.
When installing an ejector latch, the latch pivot pins must be held at a 15
_
angle and inserted into the cover pin
slots until bottomed, then the latch must be rotated until it is perpendicular to the cover. See Figure 8.
Figure 8
Ejector Latch
Pivot Pin
Pivot Pin
Slot
EJECTOR LATCH
LENGTH
14.63 [.576]
10.57 [.416]
APPLICATION
Novo Receptacle with Strain Relief
Novo Receptacle w/o Strain Relief
3.11. Repair/Replacement
Damaged, bent, or deformed contacts or damaged or broken headers must be replaced. Remove the headers
from the pc board by providing even pressure such as flat--rock tooling from the underside of the pc board.
Rock the header gently back and forth until it becomes free of the pc board and replace it with a new one. See
Figure 9.
When removing a damaged header from the pc board, be careful not to damage the plated holes.
CAUTION
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