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4-5-15 TI336-12-4
ASTRO TOOL CORP.
CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY TOOLING
616336 8-STEP ADJUSTABLE CRIMP TOOL
M22520/7-01(NSN: 5120-00-133-1747)
SAFETY CLIP
GENERAL
The Astro Tool 616336 8-step crimp tool is a
cycle controlled, precision crimp tool capable of
crimping wire barrel sizes 16 to 22.
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. When held, the tool fits your hand for
less fatiguing one hand operation.
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 Assembly for the
contact to be crimped.
4.
Place the Positioner Assembly in the Bayonet
Socket. Line up the pins on the Positioner Assembly
with the slots on the Bayonet Socket. Depress the
Positioner Assembly and rotate 90
°
clockwise and
release. The Positioner Assembly should be locked in
place.
5.
Insert the Safety Clip back into the Bayonet
Socket (optional).
6. Consult the Data Plate on the face of the
Positioner Assembly 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 Assembly.
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.
