Hand Crimp Tool for MX120G™Crimp Terminals
Doc No. ATS-638258000
Release Date: 03-22-13
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Revision Date: 03-22-13
Figure 12
SQUEEZE
THE LINK IN
THE HANDLE
HOLD THE HAND
TOOL IN POSITION
SETTING
WHEEL
RATCHET
RELEASE LEVER
4.
Do the same thing with the lower tooling and tighten the M3 screws. Be sure
the small markings line up.
5.
Reinstall the locator by following the Instructions in the locator replacement
section.
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. The tool was
engineered for durability but like any other equipment it needs cleaning and
lubrication for a maximum service life of trouble free crimping. Light oil (such as 30 weight automotive oil) used
at the oil points, every 5,000 crimps or 3 months, will significantly enhance the tool life.
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 up on the ratchet release lever in the movable handle. See Figure
11
How to Adjust Tool Preload
(See Figure 11)
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 12. Using
the index finger squeeze the link
towards the top of the hand tool
frame. This will release the preload
adjustment wheel.
LUBRICATION POINTS
(BOTH SIDES) LIGHT OIL
(EVERY 3 MONTHS OR
5,000 CRIMPS)
Figure 10
RATCHET RELEASE
LEVER
Figure 11
