408-35042
Rev C
8
of 26
Other Terminating Machines
For installation and removal procedures for the basic AMP-O-
LECTRIC machine, Model “G” machine, AMP 3K
and AMP 5K machines, and AMP 3K/40 and AMP 5K/40 machines, refer to the appropriate 409 Series
Customer Manual specified in Section 1.
For installation and removal procedures for terminating machines not listed, refer to the customer
documentation supplied with the machine.
NOTE
Adjustment of the Stripper may be required when moving the applicator between bench and leadmaker applications.
4.
APPLICATOR LOADING AND UNLOADING
Terminal Strip Loading
NOTE
Before loading the terminal strip in applicator, make sure the installed applicator is the right one for the terminal to be applied.
Compare the terminal part number on the reel with the numbers listed on the applicator print.
1. Turn off and disconnect the power to the machine.
2. Make sure the ram assembly is all the way up. If necessary, hand-cycle the machine to raise the Ram.
Refer to the applicable 409 Series Customer Manual.
3. Remove the applicator guard assembly.
4. Raise the Stock Drag by turning the Drag Release Lever
upward
. Remove a length of the terminal
strip left in the applicator by grasping the terminals at the strip guide entry, raising the Feed Pawl, and
pulling the strip straight out of the applicator (see Figure 10).
5. With the reel of terminals installed on the Reel Support, feed the terminal strip into the applicator
between the Strip Guides.
NOTE
Make sure the terminal strip enters the Strip Guides with the terminal open-side up and the wire barrel end toward the Stock
drag.
6. Raise the Feed Pawl and continue to feed the terminal strip until the lead terminal is over the Anvil
and the Feed Pawl engages the hole in the carrier strip.
Figure 10
Stock Drag
Drag Release Lever
