SECTION I INTRODUCTION 1-1. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1-1) b. The connector is first inserted into the fixture. Then the prepared cable, with the jacket stripped back several inches, is clamped in the fixture. The individual wires are then fanned out and fed into the proper openings in the wire a.
1-2. INSTALLATION 1-3. CUSTOMER SERVICES The Amphenol Tele-Pierce ™ Multi-Wire The Tele-Pierce™ Tool has been adjusted Tool is portable and self-contained. Install the and tested for quality reliability before it is shipped. tool for use as follows: Inquiries for repairs, field service, and spare parts on termination equipment should be di- a.
1-4. APPLICATION The Amphenol Tele-Pierce™ Multi-Wire Tool (P/N 356-236) is designed to be used with connectors and wire combinations below: LOCATING AMPHENOL NUMBER OF WIRE CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER CONTACT SIZE TURRET Rack and Panel, Plug (Mounting Hole .103) 24,26 157-12140 157-12240 Rack and Panel, Plug (Mounting Hole .103)
SECTION II SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS 2-1. TOOTH CARRIER ARMS c. When the two slides (described above) are pushed upward so the word MALE is visible Swing the handles containing the tooth beneath the slides, the tool is set to terminate plug (male) connectors.
2-4. SELECTION OF LOCATING PIN (FIGURE a. Three locating pins are available to locate connector with hole in connector shell. b. To accommodate various connectors, turn the locating pin turret so the corresponding letter to a particular type connector is lined up with cable clamp and fanning combs (see 1-4 appli- cation).
SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1. LOADING THE CONNECTOR (Figure 3-1) b. With the cable entering from the rear of the tool, push the cable into the cable clamp a. Squeeze the comb levers located on the lining up the end of the cable jacket approxi- front of the tool inwards to open the combs.
finger while keeping the wire taut, stopping at the appropriate slot. This method will straighten any bends in the wire, allow for easier slot selection, and create the desired wire bend near the appropriate slot. j. When all the wires have been fanned into the comb, inspect them for proper color code, and be sure all the wires run thru their respective slots and are in the retention spring on each side...
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SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1. LOADING THE CONNECTOR (Figure 3-1) b. With the cable entering from the rear of the tool, push the cable into the cable clamp a. Squeeze the comb levers located on the lining up the end of the cable jacket approxi- mately half way between the end of the con- front of the tool inwards to open the combs.
b. Swing the tooth carrier arms back to their rest stops. c. Press the comb levers, located in the front of the tool inward to open the combs. d. Pull the cable from the clamp and remove 3-5. REMOVAL OF THE CONNECTOR (Fig- the cable and connector assembly out of the ures 3-7 and 3-8) termination tool.
SECTION IV MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 4-1. GENERAL To insure that wire insertion depth is cor- rect, adjust setscrew (28) on right hand tooth The instructions in the following para- carrier (32) as follows (refer to Figure 5-1): graphs are important for the correct operation of the wire termination tool.
4-5. TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSES AND PROBLEM OR SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION Tool does not cut off wires properly - Make sure that "Arm Retainer" ("T") Figure 3-6 in front of tool is tightened. - Inspect cutting edges on tooth plates and combs. If cutting surfaces are dull, replace parts with new ones.
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SECTION V PARTS LIST 5-2. RUNNING SPARES 5-1. GENERAL Parts recommended to be stocked by the customer Replacement parts for the Amphenol wire termina- as running spares are indicated by an asterisk (*) in the tion tool are shown in the exploded view, Figure 5-1, and UNITS PER ASSEMBLY column in the parts list.