Hand Crimp Tool for Crimp Terminals
Doc No: ATS-011010185
Release Date: 10-07-03
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Revision: G
Revision Date: 04-09-08
Crimping Terminals
1.
Lift the locator blade and place the terminal into the correct die profile (A or B), release the locator blade.
Not all tools are equipped with a locator or locator blade.
2.
Partially close the tool until the terminal is held in place. See Figure 2.
3.
Insert the proper wire over the terminal and up against the locator blade. See Figure 3. On tools without
locators line the wire up with the conductor and insulation grips visually.
4.
Compress the terminal by squeezing the tool handles until the ratchet mechanism cycle has been
completed. Release handles to open the jaws. See Figure 4.
Note: The tamper proof ratchet action will not release the tool until it has been fully closed.
5.
Lift the locator blade or wire stop up.
6.
Carefully remove the crimped terminal.
Maintenance
It is recommended that each operator of the tool be made aware of,
and responsible for, the following maintenance steps:
1.
Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants with a clean
brush, or soft, lint free cloth.
2.
Do not use any abrasive materials that could damage the tool.
3.
Make certain all pins; pivot points and bearing surfaces are protected with a thin coat of high quality
machine oil. Do not oil excessively.
4.
When tool is not in use, keep the handles closed to prevent objects from becoming lodged in the crimping
dies, and store the tool in a clean, dry area.
Miscrimps or Jams
Should this tool ever become stuck or jammed in a partially closed position,
Do Not
force the handles open or
closed.
The tool will open easily by pressing the ratchet release lever. See Figure 4.
How to Adjust Tool Crimp Force
(See Figure 4)
It may be necessary over the life of the tool to adjust tool-crimping force. Listed below are the steps required to
adjust the crimping force of the hand tool to obtain proper crimp conditions:
1.
Remove the screw and washer. Located over the adjustment ring.
2.
Lift the adjusting ring slightly, off of the locating pin.
3.
Turn the adjusting ring in the desired direction (L= less force, T= more force) to increase or decrease crimp
pressure.
4.
Press the adjusting wheel flat against the tool and engage the locking pin.
5.
Replace the washer and screw.
6.
Check the crimp specifications after tool crimp force is adjusted.
Figure 3
