Hand Crimp Tool For 3.18mm (.125”) Lighting Terminals
Doc No: ATS-638252600
Release Date: 03-21-12
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Revision: A
Revision Date: 03-21-12
Figure 12
SQUEEZE
THE LINK IN
THE HANDLE
HOLD THE HAND
TOOL IN POSITION
SETTING
WHEEL
RATCHET
RELEASE LEVER
2.
Remove the M3 BHCS which is holding the upper tooling. 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.
3.
Do the same thing with the lower tooling and tighten the M3 screws. Be
sure the small markings line up.
4.
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 12)
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
