-2314 3*.- )&&3 &5 % % % 4,43*5&1 4 *2.1%&12-1&24+31.,3)&/1.+.-(&%42&.-4 ++8/.6&1&%-%3..+2 -%3..+2 1&*-3&-%&%.1. 2*.+42-%+.65.+4,&//+*3*.-2 6*%&2&+& 3*.-./.6&1&//+*3*.-&04*/,&-3.1&73&-%&% 42& /1.%4 3*.-./&1 3*.-28 5 * +& locator/insulation stop positions the contact, and limits the insertion distance of the stripped wire into the 1.-3. contact. In use, the locator/insulation stop rests in the ..+ locator slot of the contact (See Figures 1 and 2). The -243*.- ratchet assures full crimping of the contact. Once 1*,/&1 engaged, the ratchet will not release until the dies *1& have been fully closed. 1*,/&1 *1&11&+ -5*+ % % -243*.- -5*+ Refer to Figure 2 for wire preparation information before applying the terminal. 1. Hold the tool so that the FRONT side is facing you. 2. Ensure that the tool ratchet is released by squeezing the tool handles and allowing them to open FULLY. 3. Holding the contact by its mating portion and looking straight into the crimp section, insert the Figure 1 contact from the BACK of the tool into the appropriate crimp chamber. 4. Position the contact between the crimpers so This Straight Action Hand Tool that the locator/insulation stop enters the slot in the (CATHT169202411) is designed to crimp C69& / contact. The wire barrel should butt against the (IPBDSeries) FRQWDFWs. locator/insulation stop. Refer to Figure 1. % 5. Holding the contact in this position, squeeze the tool handles together until the insulation anvil starts & entry into the insulation crimper (usually two ratchet clicks). Do NOT deform the insulation barrel or wire barrel. 6. Insert a properly stripped wire through the % locator slot and into the wire barrel of the contact % until the insulation butts against the locator/insulation stop. 7. Holding wire in place, crimp contact to the wire The FRONT of the tool, is marked with the tool part by squeezing the tool handles together until the number, wire size ranges, and crimp height ratchet releases. specifications. 8. Allow tool handles to open FULLY and remove The tool features a fixed die (crimper), a movable die the crimped contact from the tool. (anvil), a locator/insulation stop, and a ratchet. Many tools feature an insulation adjustment knob which is used to regulate the crimp height of the contact insulation barrel during the crimping operation. The % % % 20 *()2 2*.- -% ..+ ,, Figure 2 &0*.%* -1/& 2*.- 1. Hand tool may be immersed (handles partially It is recommended that a maintenance and inspection closed) in a reliable commercial degreasing program be performed periodically to ensure compound (suitable for plastics) to remove dependable and uniform terminations. Frequency of accumulated dirt, grease and foreign matter. inspection depends on: 2. Close tool handles until ratchet releases and The care, amount of use, and handling of the then allow them to open freely. If they do not open hand tool, quickly and fully, the spring is defective and must The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and be replaced. See the Section 5. dirt, 3. Inspect head assembly for worn, cracked, or Your own established standards. broken jaws. If damage is evident, return it for evaluation and repair. The hand tool is inspected before being shipped however, it is recommended that the tool be inspected 0*,/ &*()2 -1/& 2*.- immediately upon its arrival at your facility to ensure This inspection requires the use of micrometer with a that the tool has not been damaged during shipment. modified anvil as shown in Figure 3. A recommended Crimp Height Comparator is *+4 *-2&- & RS10195LP, which can be purchased from: 1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants -3 230&0 &+&/).-& with a clean brush, or a soft, lintfree cloth. Do NOT use objects that could damage the tool. & - - 0./- ( 0,,(2 + 2. Make certain that the retaining pins are in place and that they are secured with retaining rings. Proceed as follows: 3. All pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces 1. Select a contact and a wire (maximum size) for should be protected with a thin coat of any good each crimp section. SAE 20 oil. Do not oil excessively. 2. Refer to the Section 3, and crimp the contact(s). 4. When the tool is not in use, keep handles closed 3. Using a crimp height comparator, measure wire to prevent objects from becoming lodged in the barrel crimp height as shown in Figure 3. If the crimping jaws. Store the tool in a clean, dry area. crimp height conforms to that marked on the tool, the tool is considered dimensionally correct. 3 0*2*.- Lubricate all pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces +./+* +*/ with SAE 20 oil as follows: * */ - + - -- ( - -- ( -), %&/ Tools used in daily production lubricate daily ,,+./ ) Tools used daily (occasional) lubricate weekly Tools used weekly lubricate monthly *1( Wipe excess oil from tool, particularly from crimping area. Oil transferred from the crimping area onto certain terminations may affect the electrical Figure 3 characteristics of an application. + (( */ -* /+* ( %&/ -1