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9-26-14 TI717-12-4
SAFETY C LIP
ASTRO TOOL CORP.
CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY TOOLING
615717 8-STEP ADJUSTABLE CRIMP TOOL
M22520/2-01(NSN: 5120-00-165-3910)
GENERAL
The Astro Tool 615717 8-step crimp tool is a
cycle controlled, precision crimp tool capable of
crimping wire barrel sizes 20 to 28.
All Astro tools are designed to comfortably fit in
your hand for less fatiguing hand operation.
Observe the precision ratchet action by opening and
closing the tool several times. Note that the tool
cannot be opened without fully completing the
crimp cycle.
BASIC TOOL OPERATION
NOTE: For proper crimping, the Basic Tool
must be used with an appropriate Positioner
Assembly.
1.
Tool must be in full open position.
2.
Remove the safety clip from the Bayonet
Socket.
3.
Select the proper Positioner for the contact
to be crimped.
4.
Place the Positioner in the Bayonet Socket.
Line up the pins on the Positioner with the slots on
the Bayonet Socket. Depress the Positioner and
rotate 90
°
clockwise and release. The Positioner
should lock in place.
5.
Install safety clip back into the Bayonet
Socket (optional).
6.
Consult the Data Plate on the face of the
Positioner for the proper selector setting. With tool
handles in the open position, grasp the Adjustment
Knob; raise and rotate until the proper selector
setting is lined up with the arrow on the Top
Handle. Release the Adjustment Knob.
7.
Insert the contact through the Indenter
Opening and into the Positioner.
8.
Insert the wire into the contact. Squeeze the
handles until the Tool comes to a positive stop.
Release the handles and the tool will return to the
full open position.
9.
Remove the completed crimped assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not press down on the wire during the crimp cycle.
