ASTRO TOOL Corp. 11545 Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR 11545 TERMINAL HAND CRIMPING TOOL

GENERAL

The Astro Tool Corp. 11545 tool is a three position, cycle
controlled, open frame tool for crimping size 26 to size 10
insulated terminals, per MS25036, and splices, per MS25181.
Observe the precision ratchet mechanism by opening and
closing the tool fully several times. Note that the tool cannot
be opened or closed without completing the cycle.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TERMINALS

The tool must be in the open position.
Turn the Selector Knob so that the indicator points to the
desired terminal-wire size combination.
NOTE: Be sure to use the proper setting for your
application. The color coding on the Data Plate will match the
color of the terminal.
Slide the locator into the extended position so that it will
accept the lug end of the terminal. See figure # 1.
Insert the prepared terminal and wire into the wire side of
the tool, the lug should be in the locator. Use the locator as a
stop.
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Selector Knob
Wire Side
Figure # 1
Data Plate
Squeeze the handles together until the positive stop is
reached. The tool will release and return to the fully open
position.
Remove the crimped terminal and wire.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPLICES

The tool must be in the open position.
Turn the Selector Knob so that the indicator points to the
desired splice-wire size combination.
NOTE: Be sure to use the proper setting for your
application. The color coding on the Data Plate will match the
color of the splice.
Slide the locator back to the retracted position above the
die surface. See figure # 2.
Insert the prepared splice and wire, placing the locating
shoulder in the space between the two crimping dies.
NOTE: During the crimping operation, the wire must be
protruding from the wire side of the tool.
1
Wire Side
Figure # 2
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