DANIELS
MANUFACTURING
CORPORATION
DATASHEET
CHECKING THE FULL CYCLE RATCHETING MECHANISM
The ratcheting mechanism can be checked for proper functioning
by the following procedure.
1. Adjust the air line pressure to 15 p.s.i.
2. Select the appropriate contact and wire as determined on
the positioner dataplate. Operate the tool until the indenters
stop. The indenters will not reach the fully closed position and
the contact will be locked in if the ratcheting mechanism is
functioning properly.
3. To release the partially crimped contact, increase the air
line pressure to 80-120 p.s. i. and operate. The tool will
then complete the crimp allowing the indenters to return to
the fully open position.
RELEASING A PARTIALLY CRIMPED CONTACT
To release a partially crimped contact, proceed as follows:
1. Increase the air pressure to 120 p.s.i. and operate the unit.
2. If release has not been achieved after several attempts, contact
DMC Service Department.
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