Air Supply; Operating Pressure; Crimping Tool Operation; Maintenance - Panduit CT-600-A Operating Instructions Manual

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AIR SUPPLY

Connect the ¼" male air supply connector to a filter-regulator-lubricator unit rated at a minimum of 5
SCFM. Use a light weight oil compatible with Nitrile elastomer seals and the lubricator bowl materials.
NOTE: The tool has been designed to operate with lubricated air, therefore, a lubricator
must be used.
Failure to use a lubricator will significantly shorten the tool life.

OPERATING PRESSURE

For optimum air pressure setting, adjust the air supply regulator to 85 psig. Insert the desired terminal
and wire into the proper size die and depress the actuating lever – the crimping head will close. The
controlled cycle feature holds the crimp dies closed if the air pressure is too low. To open the crimp
dies; turn the ratchet release knob next to the crimp head clockwise or counter-clockwise. Using new
terminals and wires, increase the air pressure until the tool completes the crimp. Perform wire pullout
test per customer's test standards.
NOTE: Do not exceed the optimum air pressure setting, as this will cause premature tool
wear.
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READ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ON PAGE 1 BEFORE USING THIS TOOL.

CRIMPING TOOL OPERATION

1. Move the "SAFETY LOCK" to the "DOWN" position to prevent accidental operation.
2. Rotate the Die Head to the proper orientation for the application.
3. Move the "SAFETY LOCK" to the "UP" position.
4. Set the optimum air pressure as instructed in the Operating Pressure Setting section above.
5. To crimp, insert the desired terminal and wire into the proper size die. Refer to the Product
Information Chart supplied with the crimping head or the product packaging for proper die
selection and wire strip length.
6. Depress the actuating lever or foot petal and hold until the dies fully close.
7. Remove the terminal after the dies open.

MAINTENANCE

Crimping Heads should be lubricated at least ONCE A WEEK. Lubricate all pins, pivots, rollers and
bearing surfaces with a good grade SAE 20 motor oil. Be sure to clean any excess oil from the
crimping dies before using the tool.
For further information or assistance, call Panduit Tool Division at 888-506-5400, ext. 83255; and ask for
one of our Tool Service Technicians.
Contact Panduit Tool Division for repair or replacement.
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