Black Box FT001 User manual

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Installing Die Sets
1. Remove the thumbscrews from the crimper frame.
2. Install the die set into the tool. Make sure that the text on the side of the die set is shown upright when the
tool is viewed as shown in the illustration on the other side of this page. Make sure that the die set halves
match and align properly when installed in the frame.
3. Hand-tighten the thumbscrews into the frame. Do not use wrenches, pliers, or screwdrivers.
Ratchet Gear Adjustment
1. The tool is preset for modular plug crimping. However, the ratchet may require adjustment over time.
2. Remove the screw located in the ratchet gear.
3. Rotate the ratchet gear until a gear channel is located over the screw hole. Rotate the gear clockwise.
4. Insert the screw from step 2 into the gear.
5. Reduce ratchet force to decrease hand fatigue. Do this by performing the above steps and turning the gear
counter-clockwise. Reducing ratchet force may negatively affect the crimp performance of the tool for the
die set types provided.
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SEPTEMBER 2003
FT001 FT005
FT002 FT006
FT003 FT007
FT004 FT008
Interchangeable Die Crimping Tool
Available Items
FT001: Interchangeable Die Crimp Tool, Frame Only
FT002: RJ-45 WE/SS Die Set for Non-AMP/Tyco Type 8-Pin RJ-45 Modular Plugs
FT003: RJ-11 WE/SS Die Set for Non-AMP/Tyco Type 6-Pin RJ-11 and RJ-12 Modular Plugs
FT004: RJ-22 Handset Die Set for 4-Pin Handset Plugs
FT005: RJ-45 AMP Die Set for AMP/Tyco Type 8-Pin RJ-45 Modular Plugs
FT006: RJ-11 AMP Die Set for AMP/Tyco Type 6-Pin RJ-11 and RJ-12 Modular Plugs
FT007: Universal Fiber Optic Die Set for SC, ST®, FC, and LC Fiberoptic Connectors with Crimp Profile
Requirements of 0.190" Round, Lucent LC, 0.151" Hex, and 0.178" Hex
FT008: Combination Die Set for RJ-45 WE/SS Non-AMP/Tyco Type 8-Pin RJ-45 Modular Plugs, and CATV F
Connectors for RG6 and RG6 Quad Coaxial Cable
Thumbscrews Ratchet gear