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5. Depress trigger (or squeeze cam handle) of pistol

grip handle assembly and hold it until inserter

bottoms or ratchet releases.

6. Release trigger (or cam handle). The inserter will

retract and the feed slide will automatically advance

connector to next contact position.

The index pawl will move up and down as the

connector is automatically advanced through the

head. However, if movement is obstructed, or if

desirable, the index pawl can be depressed and the

connector moved manually out the RIGHT side of

the head.

7. Repeat Steps 2 through 6 until all contacts have

been terminated.

8. Inspect each termination according to the

procedures in Section 5, INSPECTION.

Inspect each termination to ensure the following:

1. Conductor is terminated past the lead-in

transition and about halfway in the contact slot.

2. Insulation is 2.03 to 2.54 mm [.080 to .100 in.]

beyond the front contact beam.

3. Wire is NOT bottomed in contact slot.

4. Contact beams are NOT deformed. If damage is

apparent, replace contacts in accordance with the

instructions packaged with the connector.

5. Insulation of wire is NOT nicked or cut in any area

other than the two wire slots.

6. Wire extends below the strain-relief features of

connector.

6. TOOL CERTIFICATION

The procedures described in the following text have

been established to ensure quality and reliability of TE

terminating tools. A brief check should be made daily,

and a more detailed inspection should be scheduled

by your quality control group.

6.1. Daily Maintenance

Each operator should be aware of, and responsible for

the following:

1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants

with a clean brush, or soft, lint-free cloth. Do NOT

use objects that could damage the tool.

2. Make sure all components are in place and

properly secured. (If NOT, return the tool to your

supervisor.)

3. Actuate handle assembly to ensure mechanisms

inside head move smoothly.

6.2. Quality Control Maintenance

Regular inspections should be performed by your

quality control personnel with a record of quality

control inspections remaining with the personnel

responsible for the tool. TE recommends one

inspection a month; however, operation training and

skill, amount of use, ambient working conditions, and

your company’s established standards are all factors

in establishing frequency of inspections.

These inspections should be done in the following

sequence:

1. Remove any accumulated film with a suitable

cleaning agent that will NOT affect plastic material.

CAUTION: Do NOT push the connector

through the tool from the right side. Otherwise,

damage to the slide spring may result.

Wires

Index Rib

Tool Base

Slide Spring

Left Side

of Head

Index Pawl

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