The HT-1038A wire insertion pliers type hand tool is used to terminate the 963T connector with 24 – 28 awg wires. The HT-1038A hand tool (see Figure 1) is designed to terminate the contact points of the connector using the IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) system. By squeezing on the pliers, the punch enters the contact area of the connector.
Insert the individual wire into the slot in the top of the die along side the position you wish to terminate. Keep pushing the wire into the slot until the wire bottoms out on the tooling (Figure 3). Figure 3 FCI Electronics Manual Part No. 412905-000 Issued: 10/19/94 Page 4 of 9 Rev.
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5. Once all of the terminations have been made, remove the connector from the tool and inspect for proper termination (see Figure 5). Figure 5 FCI Electronics Manual Part No. 412905-000 Issued: 10/19/94 Page 5 of 9 Rev.
ELECTRONICS MAINTENANCE The HT-1038A style hand tool is designed to be maintenance free under normal operational conditions. However, a need may arise to perform an adjustment or to replace the punch. Position Locator Adjustment Follow these procedures to adjust position locator (see Figure 6). Use a straight bladed screwdriver to adjust the position locator (see Figure 7).
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2. Using a 5/64 Allen wrench loosen the two 8-32 set screws that hold the punch in place (see Figure 10). Figure 10 3. Remove the punch from the hand tool (see Figures 11 and 12). Figure 11 Figure 12 FCI Electronics Manual Part No. 412905-000 Issued: 10/19/94 Page 7 of 9 Rev. 02/22/01 ECR V10315 Revision B...
2. Using a straight-bladed screwdriver and holding the nut, tighten the 0.8mm screw. Do not over tighten the screw, as this will cause the tool to work hard (see Figure 15). The hand tool is again ready for operation. Figure 15 FCI Electronics Manual Part No. 412905-000 Issued: 10/19/94 Page 8 of 9 Rev.
SERVICE If you should require assistance in servicing this hand tool, please, in the USA, call 800-843-6911 or (717) 938-7439. The FCI fax line is available for manuals or product prints. For the FCI fax line call 800-237-2374. PARTS REPLACEMENT For part information please refer to assembly parts list.