InstructionSheet 408--4487 ExtractionTool776106-1 10DEC 09 RevB DO NOT twist the extraction tool while in the CAUTION Wire Entry contact cavity, otherwise damage to the cavity Slot retention finger(s) will result. Handle Tool 4. Grasp the wire, and gently pull straight back on Tip the tool. Remove the tool and contact from the connector together to prevent damage to the wire seal. If the tool is broken during extraction, a new NOTE extraction tool will be necessary to remove the Figure 1 contact. Tool fragments left in the contact cavity i will not affect circuit function. 1. INTRODUCTION Extraction Tool 776106--1 is designed to remove contacts from connectors containing cavities that accept contacts size 16 (such as Next Generation circular connectors). Read these instructions carefully Top of Connector before removing any contacts. (Typ) Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are provided in Section 5, REVISION SUMMARY. 2. DESCRIPTION Hold Tool Handle and Wire The tool consists of a plastic handle and a plastic tip with a wire entry slot. When properly inserted into the Tool Tip Aligned connector contact cavity, the tool tip fits between the with Contact Cavity contact wire barrel and the cavity retention finger(s), Wire Entry Slot and supports the wire to allow the contact to be Facing (Left or Right) removed from the connector. The tip is also designed to help prevent damage to the wire seal. Side of Connector Wire Inside Wire Entry Slot 3. USINGTHETOOL (Figure2) Figure 2 For Next Generation circular connectors, make NOTE sure that the connector is in the unlocked position before removing any contacts. 4. TOOLMAINTENANCE i It is recommended that the tool be inspected when you receive it and at regularly scheduled intervals. 1. Orient tool so that the wire entry slot is facing The tool is not repairable and should be replaced either the left or right side of the connector. The when it is worn or damaged. Store the tool in a clean, tool must be oriented correctly for the retention dry place and clean the tool with a soft, lint--free cloth. finger(s) to be released. Additional tools can be purchased from: 2. Place the wire of the selected contact over the tool tip, and apply light pressure on the wire until it CUSTOMER SERVICE (038--035) enters the wire entry slot. TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION PO BOX 3608 3. Gently push the tool tip straight into the contact HARRISBURG PA 17105--3608 cavity and over the contact wire barrel until the tip butts against the shoulder of the contact. 5. REVISIONSUMMARY If it becomes difficult to insert the tip into the Revisions to this instruction sheet include: NOTE contact cavity, pull the tip out of the cavity, rotate S Updated instruction sheet to corporate the tool 180 , and try again. requirements i E2009TycoElectronics Corporation, Harrisburg, PA TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER1--800--722--1111 This controlleddocument is subject tochange. 1 of 1 PRODUCT INFORMATION1--800--522--6752 Forlatest revisionandRegional CustomerService, All International Rights Reserved visit ourwebsiteatwww.tycoelectronics.com TE logoandTycoElectronics aretrademarks. LOCB *Trademark. Otherproducts, logos, andcompany names usedaretheproperty of theirrespectiveowners.