Tool Kit for 14-24 AWG Crimp Terminals
Doc No: ATS-6381132HM Release Date: 11-07-03
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4.
Wipe excess oil from hand tool,
particularly from crimping area. Oil
transferred from the crimping area onto
certain terminations may affect the
electrical characteristics of an application.
5.
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 8.
How to Adjust Tool Preload
(See Figure 8)
This hand tool is factory preset to 25-45 LBS. preload. It may be necessary over the life of the tool to adjust tool
handle preload force. Listed below are the steps required to adjust the crimping force of the hand tool to obtain
proper crimp conditions:
1.
Remove or fold back the handle grip from the
handle to expose the eccentric axle and
setting wheel.
2.
Remove the locking screw with a 2mm hex
wrench. The wrench set (63810-0101), is not
supplied. It is sold separately from the hand
tool.
3.
Turn the eccentric axle and setting wheel with
the wrench or pliers Counter-clockwise
(CCW) to increase handle force.
4.
Replace the locking screw, aligning the
nearest notch in the setting wheel to locking
screw.
5.
Replace the handle grip.
6.
Check the crimp specifications or conduct a pull test after tool handle preload force is adjusted.
Warranty
This tool is for electrical terminal crimping purposes only. This tool is made of the best quality materials. All vital
components are long life tested. All tools are warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of 30
days. Should such a defect occur, we will repair or exchange the tool free of charge. This repair or exchange will
not be applicable to altered, misused, or damaged tools. This tool is designed for hand use only. Any clamping,
fixturing, or use of handle extensions voids this warranty.
RATCHET
RELEASE LEVER
Figure 8
HANDLE
GRIP
REMOVED
ECCENTRIC AXLE
HANDLE
GRIP
LOCKING
SCREW
WRENCH SET
(SOLD
SEPERATELY)
PRELOAD
CHECK POINT
25.4MM
SETTING WHEEL
Figure 7B
LUBRICATION
POINTS
(BOTH SIDES)
LIGHT OIL
(EVERY MONTH
OR
5,000 CRIMPS)
Figure 7A
