2200 YRM 1128
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CONTACT LOCATOR (IN WIRE STOP SLOT) WIRE (INSERTED TO STOP) STRIP LENGTH Figure 37. Contact and Wire Strip
AMPSEAL Crimping Tools
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ADJUSTMENT SCREW CONTACT SUPPORT LOCATOR WIRE BACK OF TOOL Figure 38. Contact Support Adjustment
Contact Support Adjustment 1. Make a sample crimp. Determine if contact is straight, bent upward or downward. 2. If adjustment is required, loosen adjustment screw, DO NOT remove screw. See Figure 38.
Crimp Height Adjustment 1. Remove lockscrew from wheel. See Figure 39.
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2. Using screwdriver, adjust ratchet wheel as indicated in Step 3 or Step 4.
3. Insert contact and wire into tool as shown in Figure 37. Close tool handles until the ratchet reaches the sixth clip or the contact support touches the contact.
3. To tighten crimp, rotate ratchet adjustment wheel COUNTERCLOCKWISE. See Figure 39.
4. Loosen the nut, slightly, that holds the locator assembly onto the tool frame. See Figure 38.
4. To loosen crimp, rotate ratchet adjustment wheel CLOCKWISE. See Figure 39.
5. Move the contact support to eliminate bending the contact.
5. Replace lockscrew onto wheel. See Figure 39.
6. Tighten the nut and squeeze handles until ratchet releases.
6. Make a sample crimp and measure the crimp height.
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7. Remove and inspect the contact. 8. Make another sample crimp. If the contact is straight, tighten the adjustment screw. If the contact is bent, repeat Step 2 through Step 8.
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