ASTRO TOOL CORP. CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY TOOLING 615717 8-STEP ADJUSTABLE CRIMP TOOL M22520/2-01(NSN: 5120-00-165-3910) SAFETY CLIP GENERAL 4. Place the Positioner in the Bayonet Socket. Line up the pins on the Positioner with the slots on The Astro Tool 615717 8-step crimp tool is a the Bayonet Socket. Depress the Positioner and cycle controlled, precision crimp tool capable of rotate 90 clockwise and release. The Positioner crimping wire barrel sizes 20 to 28. should lock in place. All Astro tools are designed to comfortably fit in 5. Install safety clip back into the Bayonet your hand for less fatiguing hand operation. Socket (optional). Observe the precision ratchet action by opening and closing the tool several times. Note that the tool 6. Consult the Data Plate on the face of the cannot be opened without fully completing the Positioner for the proper selector setting. With tool crimp cycle. handles in the open position, grasp the Adjustment Knob raise and rotate until the proper selector BASIC TOOL OPERATION setting is lined up with the arrow on the Top NOTE: For proper crimping, the Basic Tool Handle. Release the Adjustment Knob. must be used with an appropriate Positioner Assembly. 7. Insert the contact through the Indenter Opening and into the Positioner. 1. Tool must be in full open position. 8. Insert the wire into the contact. Squeeze the 2. Remove the safety clip from the Bayonet handles until the Tool comes to a positive stop. Socket. Release the handles and the tool will return to the full open position. 3. Select the proper Positioner for the contact to be crimped. 9. Remove the completed crimped assembly. CAUTION: Do not press down on the wire during the crimp cycle. 1 9-26-14 TI717-12-4 GAGING INFORMATION ( Dimensions in inches ) GAGING INSTRUCTIONS SELECTOR GO NO GO Gaging the tool requires the M22520/3-01 Gage SETTING SIZE SIZE Pin Assembly, Astro part 615716. NUMBER .0001 .0001 1. Set the tool to selector setting 8. 1 .0130 .0180 2 .0160 .0210 2. Close the handles to the fully closed position. 3 .0190 .0240 4 .0220 .0270 3. Holding the tool closed, insert the GO pin into 5 .0260 .0310 the indenter opening as shown, see figure 1 The 6 .0300 .0350 gage must pass freely between the indenter tips. 7 .0340 .0390 8 .0390 .0440 4. Holding the tool closed, insert the NO GO pin into the indenter opening. The gage pin must NOT TOOL SERVICE go between the indenter tips. Astro Tool s 615717 Crimp Tool is designed for long, reliable service. If the tool becomes inoperative or does not gage properly, it is suggested that you contact our Customer Service Department for a Return Goods Authorization number and return the tool to our factory. Upon receipt of the tool, Astro will inspect and overhaul each tool to put the tool back into acceptable and efficient operating condition. Worn parts will be replaced or repaired. Please note that Astro s Quality Control system is traceable to The National Institute of Standards and Technology Figure 1 (N.I.S.T.). CAUTION: Service charges for tools not under warranty will DO NOT CRIMP GAGE. be advised upon request. TOOL DAMAGE WILL RESULT. Parts that Astro deems to have been damaged Astro manufactures the ATK6003 gaging kit due to neglect, misuse or accident and parts that with gage pin assemblies for each selector setting. have been altered or repaired by persons other than Contact the factory for price and availability. Astro Tool Corp. employees will be replaced subject to additional charge for such parts. TOOL HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED AT THE FACTORY DO NOT OIL ASTRO TOOL CORP. MANUFACTURERS OF INSERTION, REMOVAL, CRIMP TOOLS AND CONNECTOR SERVICE KITS ASTRO TOOL CORPORATION 21615 S.W. T-V HWY. BEAVERTON OREGON 97003 503-642-9853 FAX 503-591-7766 2 9-26-14 TI717-12-4