TE Connectivity 59275 Instruction Sheet page 10

7.5. Ratchet Control Inspection
Obtain a .025-mm [.001-in.] shim that is suitable for
checking the clearance between the bottoming
surfaces of the crimping dies. To inspect the CERTI-
CRIMP hand crimping tool ratchet control:
Rev M
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1. Perform a crimp using the largest wire size for
your tool.
2. While holding the wire in place, squeeze the tool
handles together until the ratchet releases. Hold the
tool in this position, maintaining just enough
pressure to keep the dies closed.
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