CT-980
CT-980: PA25182A01_01
Page: 6 of 7
12-2011
CAUTION:
Do not crimp connector at this time.
To avoid head damage, it is critical that the connector is
centered properly at the stationary indenter. (See Fig. 4)
If connector is not centered, go to Step 9 to retract indenters,
then repeat Step 4.
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
PROPER CRIMP METHOD
IMPROPER CRIMP METHOD
7. While holding the conductor in the connector barrel, begin pumping the top handle (10-15 strokes) to
simultaneously advance the indenters, and crimp the connector.
8. When full crimping pressure is attained, a pressure relief valve will automatically activate and, the pump
handle effort will suddenly decrease. Stop pumping the top handle when this occurs. The crimp is
complete.
9. To retract the indenters, raise the top handle of the tool. Rotate the top handle clockwise (approx.
1/8 turn) until it stops. With the handle in this position, the relief stem in the handle will be aligned with
the pressure release pin in the tool body. Lower the top handle until the relief stem depresses the
pressure release pin to retract the indenters. When the indenters have retracted the desired amount,
raise the top handle to stop retraction of the indenters. Retraction stops immediately when the
pressure release pin is no longer depressed by the top handle relief stem.
