5. INSULATION CRIMP ADJUSTMENT
5.1. PIDG Terminals and Splices
PIDG terminals and splices feature a wire
NOTE
"insulation grip".
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Each tool has four insulation crimp positions. See
Figure 1.
1. Loosen insulation adjustment locking screw (see
top of tool) and turn indicator to Position 4.
Rev M
Figure 6
2. Place terminal or splice in tool dies.
3. Insert UNSTRIPPED wire into ONLY the
insulation barrel (see Figure 3 or Figure 4) of
terminal or splice.
4. Perform a crimp (Section 4). Remove crimped
terminal or splice and check insulation grip as
follows: Bend the wire back and forth once. Terminal
or splice should retain grip on wire insulation.
5. If wire pulls out, set insulation adjustment
indicator to next tighter position - Position 3.
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