
409-1993
AMP-TAPETRONIC Machine 69875 and 69875-1
Rev J
16 of 46
Tyco Electronics Corporation
Remove a jammed product as follows:
DO NOT cycle the machine with product jammed in dies, or personal injury, as well as damage to the dies, may occur.
To avoid personal injury, be sure to turn off the machine and disconnect the machine from the power supplies.
1. Remove front guard and raise the tape release lever.
2. Remove jammed product from crimping dies.
3. Visually inspect the die crimping surfaces for flattened, broken, or chipped conditions. Worn or
damaged crimping surfaces are objectionable and can affect the quality of the crimp. Refer to Figure 14
for examples of possible damage.
Figure 14
Chipped
Pitted
Broken
Corner
4. If necessary, replace dies as described in Paragraph 8.1.
5. After problem is corrected, replace the front guard and lower the tape release lever before continuing
operation.
5. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
It is important that a preventive maintenance program be performed at regular intervals to ensure efficient,
dependable performance of the machine. The preventive maintenance program consists of cleaning, visual
inspection, and lubrication.
To avoid personal injury, always turn off main power switch and disconnect machine from power source when
performing lubrication, cleaning, or parts replacement.
5.1. Cleaning
Clean the dies daily. Do not allow deposits of dirt to build up on bottoming surfaces and die closure surfaces.
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