Hand Crimp Tool for Commoning Crimp Terminals
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Release Date: 02-14-11
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Revision Date: 02-14-11
Right or Left Hand Operation
This hand tool has an added feature that can be converted from a right handed
application to a left handed application. It is necessary to reverse the tooling
along with the locator if using the left handed application. Follow the steps
below:
1.
The locator must be removed before reversing the tooling.
2.
Remove the M3 BHCS which is holding the upper tooling.
3.
Flip the upper tooling to the opposite side and replace the M3 BHCS Make
sure the small markings on the front and back of the hand tool frame match
up and are on the outside of the hand tool frame. See Figure 8 and 9.
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 10)
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:
RATCHET RELEASE
LEVER
Figure 11
LUBRICATION POINTS
(BOTH SIDES) LIGHT OIL
(EVERY 3 MONTHS OR
5,000 CRIMPS)
Figure 10
