Hand Crimp Tool for Micro-Fit 3.0 Crimp Terminals
Doc. No: ATS-638280200 Release Date: 03-15-16
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Revision Date: 06-18-19
How to Adjust Tool Preload (See Figure 12)
This hand tool is factory preset to 25-45 pounds. 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 your
index finger, squeeze the
link toward the top of the
hand tool frame. This will
release the preload
adjustment wheel.
2.
Rotate the setting wheel
counterclockwise (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, Molex 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 use 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.
Certification
Molex does not certify or re-certify hand tools but rather supplies the following guidelines for
customers to re-certify hand tools:
This tool is qualified to pull force only. See the Molex website for the Quality Crimp
Handbook for more information on pull testing.
If the tool does not meet minimum pull force values, handle preload should be increased
and the pull test rerun. (See How to Adjust Preload).
When the hand tool is no longer capable of achieving minimum pull force, it should be taken
out of service and replaced.
Figure 12
SQUEEZE
THE LINK IN
THE HANDLE
HOLD THE HAND
TOOL IN POSITION
SETTING
WHEEL
RATCHET
RELEASE LEVER
