Hand Crimp Tool For Standard .062" Pin and Socket Crimp Terminals
Doc No: ATS-638191300 Release Date: 01-22-08 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 7 of 9
Revision: G Revision Date: 05-05-16
SQUEEZE
THE LINK IN
THE HANDLE
HOLD THE HAND
TOOL IN POSITION
3. Flip the upper tooling to the opposite side and replace the M3 screw. 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. Reverse the lower tooling and tighten the M3 screw. 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 12)
This hand tool is factory preset to 25-45
pounds. 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:
1. Hold the hand tool in the palm of your
hand as shown in Figure 12. Using
the index finger squeeze the link
towards the top of the hand tool
frame. This will release the preload
adjustment wheel.
LUBRICATION POINTS
(BOTH SIDES) LIGHT OIL
(EVERY 3 MONTHS OR
5,000 CRIMPS)