IS-05 Issue: 2 Date: 09.01.01 C/Note: 5684

Side 3

6.

Partially close the crimp tool until the wire stop comes across the face of the fixed

jaw.

7.

Take the pre-stripped wire and insert it into the contact so the conductors and

insulation are positioned in the crimp. The conductors should be touching the wire

stop.

8.

Keeping the cable steady in the crimp, fully close the hand crimp tool until the

ratchet releases. Let the crimp tool open.

9.

After crimping remove the assembly. The process is then repeated for each crimp

required.

TOOL MAINTENANCE

1.

Keep the tool clean and free from dirt and foreign matter. Ensure that all retaining

pins and clips are in place before use, and that signs of wear are not visible. If the

pivots are worn, the tool must be replaced, or crimp integrity will be compromised.

2.

Oil at all pivots and bearings using a light cycle oil.

3.

At regular intervals, check the crimp tool jaws for wear or damage, and inspect

sample crimps for form and function. Minimum pull-off forces (as shown in the

previous table) should be achieved when sample is tested. If forces are not

achieved, calibrate the tool (see over).