Hand Crimp Tool for SL™ Crimp Terminals
Doc No. ATS-638118700
Release Date: 07-30-07
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Revision: C
Revision Date: 03-29-12
Figure 10
SQUEEZE
THE LINK IN
THE HANDLE
HOLD THE HAND
TOOL IN POSITION
SETTING
WHEEL
RATCHET
RELEASE LEVER
How to Adjust Tool Preload
(See Figure 10)
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.
Hold the hand tool in the palm of your hand as shown in Figure 10. Using
the index finger squeeze the link towards the top of the hand tool frame.
This will release the preload adjustment wheel.
2.
Rotate the setting wheel counter-clockwise (CCW) to increase handle force. The numbers will display higher.
To decrease handle force rotate the setting wheel clockwise (CW).
3.
Release the link to lock the setting wheel in place.
4.
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.
CAUTION
: Molex crimp specifications are valid only when used with Molex terminals and tooling.
CAUTIONS:
1.
Manually powered hand tools are intended for low volume or field repair. This tool is
NOT
intended for
production use. Repetitive use of this tool should be avoided.
2.
Insulated rubber handles are not protection against electrical shock.
3.
Wear eye protection at all times.
4.
Use only the Molex terminals specified for crimping with this tool.
RATCHET RELEASE
LEVER
Figure 9