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4. Holding the receptacle in place, squeeze the tool handles together just enough to hold the receptacle
in the jaws.
CAUTION
Squeezing the handles together excessively will deform the wire barrel.
5. Insert the stripped wire into the receptacle insulation barrel and through the wire slot of the tool locator
until the wire insulation butts against the locator. See Figure 3.
6. Holding the wire in place, squeeze the tool handles together until the ratchet releases.
7. Allow the tool handles to open FULLY and remove the crimped receptacle from the tool.
INSULATION CRIMP ADJUSTMENT
Each tool has three insulation adjustment positions to adjust the wire insulation grip: 1-Small, 2-Medium, and 3-
Large. To determine the proper insulation crimp setting, proceed as follows:
1. Insert the adjustment pin into Position 3 as shown in Figure 1.
2. Position the receptacle into the jaws as described in Section 3, CRIMPING PROCEDURE.
3. Insert an UNSTRIPPED wire into just the insulation barrel of the receptacle. Crimp the receptacle and
remove it from the jaws.
4. Check the insulation support by bending the wire back and forth once. The insulation barrel should
retain grip on the wire insulation. If the wire pulls out, move the insulation adjustment pin to the next
smaller position (2) and perform another test crimp. If the wire does not pull out, the pins are properly
adjusted.
Move the insulation adjustment pin as necessary until the desired insulation grip is obtained. The crimp should
hold the wire insulation firmly without cutting into it.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE
It is recommended that a maintenance and inspection program be performed periodically to ensure dependable
and uniform terminations. Though recommendations call for at least one inspection a month, frequency of
inspection depends on:
The care, amount of use, and handling of the hand tool,
The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and dirt,
The degree of operator skill, and,
The established standards of the facility.
The hand tool is inspected before being shipped; however, it is recommended that the tool be inspected
immediately upon arrival to ensure that the tool has not been damaged during shipment.
5.1.
Daily Maintenance
1. Hand tool should be immersed (handles partially closed) in a reliable commercial degreasing
compound to remove accumulated dirt, grease, and foreign matter. When degreasing compound is
not available, tool may be wiped clean with a soft, lint-free cloth. DO NOT use hard or abrasive objects
that could damage the tool.
2. Make certain that the retaining pins are in place and that they are secured with retaining rings.
3. All pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces should be protected with a THIN coat of any good SAE 20
motor oil. DO NOT oil excessively.
4. When the tool is not in use, keep handles closed to prevent objects from becoming lodged in the jaws.
Store the tool in a clean, dry area.
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