Datasheet

Hand Crimp Tool For Mini-Fit™ Jr. Crimp Terminals
Doc No: ATS-638191000 Release Date: 12-07-07
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Revision: A Revision Date: 12-07-07
Figure 12
SQUEEZE
THE LINK IN
THE HANDLE
HOLD THE HAND
TOOL IN POSITI
SETTING
WHEEL
RATCHET
RELEASE LEVER
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 LBS. 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 10.
Using the index finger squeeze the link towards the top of the hand tool
frame. This will release the preload adjustment wheel.
2. Rotate the setting wheel counter-clockwise (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 tool handle preload force is adjusted.
Warranty
This tool is for electrical terminal crimping
purposes only. This tool is made of the
best quality materials. All vital
components are long life tested. All tools
are warranted to be free of manufacturing
defects for a period of 30 days. Should
such a defect occur, we will repair or
exchange the tool free of charge. This
repair or exchange will not be applicable
to altered, misused, or damaged tools.
This tool is designed for hand use only.
Any clamping, fixturing, or use of handle
extensions voids this warranty.
CAUTION: Molex crimp specifications are valid only when used with Molex terminals and tooling.
RATCHET RELEASE
LEVER
Figure 11