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Rev D
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of 7
5.
INSULATION CRIMP ADJUSTMENTS
The insulation crimping section of the hand tool has three positions: No.1 (tight), No.2 (medium), and No.3
(loose). To adjust the section:
1. Insert the insulation crimp adjustment pins into the No.3 position (refer to Figure 1).
2. Place the terminal into the crimping jaws as shown in Figure 3.
3. Insert the UNSTRIPPED wire into ONLY the insulation barrel (refer to Figure 3) portion of the terminal.
4. Close the tool handles to complete the crimp.
5. Removed the crimped terminal and check the insulation crimp by bending the wire back and forth
once. The terminal should retain its grip on the wire insulation. If the wire pulls out, set the insulation
crimp adjustment pins to the next higher position (No.2).
6. Perform another crimp and repeat the adjustment as necessary until the correct insulation grip is
attained. Do not use a tighter setting than required.
CAUTION
Make sure that both insulation crimp adjustment pins are in the same position.
6.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE
TE Connectivity recommends that a maintenance and inspection program be performed periodically to ensure
dependable and uniform terminations. Though recommendations call for at least one inspection per month,
frequency of inspection depends on:
1. The care, amount of use, and handling of the hand tool.
2. The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and dirt.
3. The degree of operator skill.
4. Your own established standards.
The hand tool is inspected before being shipped; however, TE recommends that the tool be inspected
immediately upon arrival to ensure the tool has not been damaged during shipment.
6.1.
Daily Maintenance
1. Hand tool should be immersed (handles partially closed) in a reliable commercial degreasing
compound to remove accumulated dirt, grease, and foreign matter. When degreasing compound is
not available, tool may be wiped clean with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do NOT use hard or abrasive objects
that could damage the tool.
2. Make certain that the retaining pins are in place and that they are secured with retaining rings.
3. All pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces should be protected with a THIN coat of any good SAE 20
motor oil. Do not oil excessively.
4. When the tool is not in use, keep handles closed to prevent objects from becoming lodged in the
crimping jaws. Store the tool in a clean, dry area.
6.2.
Periodic Inspection
Lubrication
1. Lubricate all pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces with SAE 20 motor oil as follows:
Tool used in daily production:
lubricate daily
Tool used daily (occasional):
lubricate weekly
Tool used weekly:
lubricate monthly
2. Wipe excess oil from tool, particularly from crimping area.
NOTE
Oil transferred from the crimping area onto certain terminations may affect the electrical characteristics of an application.
