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2. Slide the ferrule forward over the braid until the

ferrule butts against the shoulder on the connector

body.

3. Place the ferrule in the ferrule crimping chamber

of the anvil die so that the shoulder on the

connector body butts against the edge of the die.

SeeFigure3.

4. Holding the assembly in place, close the tool

handles until the ratchet releases.

5. Remove crimped assembly from the crimping

dies.

The tool frame assembly ratchet mechanism features

an adjustment wheel with numbered settings. If the

crimp height is not acceptable, adjust the ratchet as

follows:

1. Remove the lockscrew from the ratchet

adjustment wheel.

2. With a screwdriver, adjust the ratchet wheel

from the opposite side of the tool.

3. Observe the ratchet adjustment wheel. If a

tighter crimp is required, rotate the adjustment

wheel COUNTERCLOCKWISE to a

higher--numbered setting. If a looser crimp is

required, rotate the adjustment wheel

CLOCKWISE to a lower--numbered setting.

4. Replace the lockscrew.

5. Make a sample crimp and measure the crimp

height. If the crimp height is acceptable, secure the

lockscrew. If the dimension is unacceptable,

remove lockscrew and continue to adjust the

ratchet, and again measure a sample crimp.

6. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

6.1. Daily Maintenance

It is recommended that each operator of the tool with

the die assembly be made aware of, and responsible

for, the following four steps of daily maintenance:

1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants

with a clean, soft brush, or a clean, soft, lint--free

cloth. Do NOT use any objects that could damage

the dies or tool.

2. Make sure that the proper die retaining screws

are in place and secured.

3. Make certain that all surfaces are protected with

a THIN coat of any good SAE 20 motor oil.

4. When the dies are not in use, mate and store

them in a clean, dry area.

6.2. Periodic Inspections

Regular inspections should be performed by quality

control personnel. A record of scheduled inspections

should remain with the dies and/or be supplied to

supervisory personnel responsible for the dies.

Though recommendations call for at least one

inspection per month, the inspection frequency should

be based on amount of use, working conditions,

operator training and skill, and established company

standards. These inspections should be performed in

the following sequence:

Figure 4

Screwdriver

Ratchet

Adjustment

Wheel

Lockscrew (Typ)

A. Visual Inspection

1. Remove all lubrication and accumulated film by

immersing the dies in a suitable commercial

degreaser.

2. Make certain all die retaining screws and die

components are in place and secured. If

replacements are necessary, refer to Section 7,

REPLACEMENT.

3. Inspect the crimp area for flattened, chipped,

worn, cracked, or broken areas. If damage is

evident, the dies must be replaced (see Section 7,

REPLACEMENT).

B. Gaging the Crimping Chamber

This inspection requires the use of a plug gage

conforming to the diameters provided in Figure 5. TE

does not manufacture, or market, these gages.

Proceed as follows:

1. Mate the dies until it is evident that they have

bottomed. Hold the dies in this position by holding

the tool handles closed with moderate pressure.