Datasheet

Hand Crimp Tool for SL Crimp Terminals
Doc No. ATS-638118700 Release Date: 07-30-07 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 6 of 8
Revision: E Revision Date: 11-09-17
Figure 12
SQUEEZE
THE LINK IN
THE HANDLE
HOLD THE HAND
TOOL IN POSITION
SETTING
WHEEL
RATCHET
RELEASE LEVER
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 a 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 the 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 the 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 your index finger, squeeze the link
toward the top of the hand tool frame.
This will release the preload
adjustment wheel.
2. Rotate the setting wheel
counterclockwise (CCW) to increase
handle force. The numbers will display
higher. To decrease handle force,
rotate the setting wheel clockwise
(CW).
3. Release the link to lock the setting
wheel in place.
4. Check the crimp specifications or
conduct a pull test after the tool
handle preload force is adjusted.
LUBRICATION POINTS
(BOTH SIDES) LIGHT OIL
(EVERY 3 MONTHS OR
5,000 CRIMPS)
Figure 10
RATCHET RELEASE
LEVER
Figure 11