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COMPRESSION OPERATION
3.4
1. Insert the battery into the tool (See section 3.2). Observe the green and red LEDs for tool status (See chart below).
2. Refer to the connector instruction sheet for information about proper conductor preparation as well as compression
location and quantity.
3. Insert the prepared conductor into the connector and place the connector into the tool head (See fig 3).
4. Press and hold the start button. The Green LED turns on briefly and then turns off once the indentor begins to extend.
5. Continue holding the start button to extend the indentor. Once the indentor contacts and begins to compress the
connector, continue holding the Start button until the tool automatically stops. If the compression is successful the Green
LED turns on. Release the Start button and press the Return button to retract the indentor.
6. Only one compression is required per connection, however
additional compressions are acceptable if the connector barrel has
adequate length. (See fig 4). For faster cycle times when
performing multiple compressions, retract the indentor only as far
as required for the next compression.
CAUTION
Never make two compressions in the
same location. Severe over-compression
could occur resulting in connector
overheating and failure.
Status - Tool LED Display
LED display
Status/cause
Measure
Green LED off.
Tool is switched off.
Briefly press the start button.
Green LED on.
Tool on standby.
Green LED off.
(compression operation in
progress).
Compression operation has started.
The tool will stop the compression
operation automatically.
Green LED flashes.
Insufficient battery charge.
Charge or replace battery.
Red LED flashes.
Tool temperature is outside
of operational range.
The the tool is designed to operate within a
temperature range from-10 to +50°C. If the red LED is
flashing, place the tool in a warmer or cooler
environment as needed until proper operating
temperature range is reached.
Red LED on.
(Compression operation
not in progess)
The compression operation
was interrupted due to
premature Start button release.
Press the start button again and hold it down
until the compression operation has been
automatically stopped by the tool.
Indentor
Indentor
Cable Lug
Cable Lug
Correct compression
spacing:
Equal compression
depths
Incorrect compression
spacing:
Unequal compression
depths
Fig. 4
Connector
Indentor
Conductor
Tool Head
WARNING
Pinch point hazard. Compression Dies at high
force can cause severe personal injury. Keep
all body parts away from moving parts of the
tool during operation.
Fig. 3
