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5. CRIMPING
NOTE
The tool is provided with a crimp adjustment feature. Initially, the crimp height should be verified as specified in Figure 3. Refer
to section 6, INSPECTING THE CRIMP HEIGHT, and section 7, ADJUSTING THE RATCHET, to verify crimp height before
using the tool to crimp contacts and wire sizes.
1. Refer to Table 1 and select wire of the specified size and insulation diameter.
2. Strip the wire to the length indicated. Do not nick or cut wire strands.
3. Select an applicable ferrule and identify the appropriate crimp section according to the wire size
markings on the tool.
4. Position the strands of the wire braid.
5. Slip the ferrule over the wire braid until it stubs with the shoulder of the rear shell subassembly or of the
front shell subassembly. This is the ferrule's end position (Figure 2).
NOTE
Ensure that the strands of the wire braid do not protrude over the knurling. The strands must not be visible after positioning
the ferrule. This prevents the strands from becoming stuck between the ferrule and the shoulder of the rear or front shell
subassemblies.
6. While holding the wire in place, fully cycle the tool until the ratchet releases and allows the handle to
open.
Rev A
Figure 2: Positioning the ferrule
1
End position
2
No wire strands visible
3
Crimped ferrule
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