Introduction General Description This instruction manual covers the use and maintenance of the line of Airmax Stitched Header Removal Tools The “Airmax Stitched Header Removal Tool” (AHR) is designed to plug into the header, much as you would a mating receptacle connector. The difference is that the “AHR” tooling is not required to be fully inserted to extract a damaged connector.
• Do not use wrenches, add extensions to the knob or jack-frame handles or install this hand tool into any power assisted device. Doing so will damage the hand tool and void any remaining warranty. FCI USA LLC Manual Part No. 10118041-9090 Issued: (2011/08/12)
(such as inductors, resistors, diodes & capacitors). 2. Following the appropriate selection of “AHR” tool that corresponds to the Airmax Stitched Header to be extracted, the tool is first prepared by turning the Knob counter-clockwise to lower the Plate Guide towards the end of the tool.
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5. Evenly apply downward pressure to both sides of the Pressure Rod to lower the comb assembly; clamping the terminals between the Comb Plates and the Pull Plates. PRESSURE ROD Figure 4 Pressure Rod Lowered To Engage Pins FCI USA LLC Manual Part No. 10118041-9090 Issued: (2011/08/12) Page 6 of 9 Revision A...
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9. Following the removal of the remaining pins, verify that the backplane holes are clear of debris and, utilizing the correct insertion block assembly, insert a new Airmax Stitched Header. • Never attempt to re-install a previously removed connector or individual pins.
1. This tool should only be used to extract the associated Airmax Stitched Header specified within this manual. 2. FCI does not repair hand tools. With consideration that the tooling covered in the parts list is mainly for reference, most of the listed items are available as replacement parts. Verify the part number and revision level of your tool before ordering replacement components.
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FCI USA LLC Manual Part No. 10118041-9090 Issued: (2011/08/12) Page 9 of 9 Revision A PDS: Rev :A STATUS:Released Printed: Oct 13, 2011 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Downloaded from Downloaded from Downloaded from Downloaded from...