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2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
(Ref. to Fig. 1 and 2)
2.1) Setting
With the tool in the rest position operate as follows:
– Select the appropriate die set for the connector.
– Insert the die (91) in the upper seat of the tool head until it is locked by die/head pin (32).
To ease the die insertion, keep die/head release pin (30) depressed.
– Operate moveable handle (203) (see §
2.2
)
to advance the ram (202) 8-10 mm (0.3 - 0.4 in.) and
insert the die (90) into the seat on the ram until it is locked by die/ram retaining pin (37).
To ease this operation, keep die/ram release pin (36) depressed.
– Insert the conductor in the connector.
– Position the connector between the dies and ensure the correct location of the crimp.
2.2) Die advancement
– Set the tool in the release position by rotating the fi xed handle (200).
The moveable handle (203) will be released and the main handle will rotate automatically to the
operating position .
– Operate moveable handle (203) for lower die advancement. This fi rst stage rapidly closes the dies
to the connector.
N
EVER
PLACE
THE
TOOL
UNDER
PRESSURE
WITHOUT
INSERTING
THE
DIES
,
AS
THIS
COULD
CAUSE
DAMAGE
TO
THE
HEAD
AND
THE
RAM
.
Make sure that dies are exactly positioned on desired crimp point, otherwise re-open dies following
instructions as per § 2.4 and position the connector again.
2.3) Crimping
– Continue operating the moveable handle (203). The tool will automatically change over to the
high pressure stage. The ram will advance until the dies meet.
– It is recommended to continue pumping until the maximum pressure valve is activated and a
“click” is heard.
2.4) Dies re-opening
– Rotate the fi xed handle to release position . Close handles thoroughly: the ram will then
retract, with the consequent opening of the dies.
2.5) Rest setting
– Retract thoroughly the ram, operating as per §
2.4
.
– Keeping the handles completely closed, release the fi xed handle which will rotate automatically
to the rest position . The moveable handle will then be locked by means of the handle
latch
(49).
– Store the tool in the case.
