DMC AF8 User manual

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DMC AF8 adjustable crimp tool
DMC AF8 adjustable crimp tool
The precision ratchet controls cycling of the
tool in both directions of handle movement.
This assures the same accurate crimp every
time.
Positive crimp depth is controlled by an 8
position selector knob conveniently located
on the tool frame. The operator simply dials
the desired step for the wire being used. This
setting can be secured by use of a locking pin
or safety wire.
The carefully engineered design achieves the
absolute maximum mechanical advantage and
the tool's light weight helps minimise operator
fatigue.
The AF8 is specied to MIL-DTL-22520/1* and
has a limitless application within the wire
range of 12 through to 26 AWG.
Over a thousand turret heads are available to
adapt the tool frame to your specic military
or proprietary contact/wire combination. The 8
impression crimp, which is standard in the AF8,
assures absolute maximum tensile strength
with almost every closed barrel contact.
Special indent congurations and gauging are
available upon request.
For proper operation, the tool must be mated
with one of the following optional accessories:
a military standard or non-military turret head,
a military standard or non-military positioner,
or an adjustable head. This is done simply by
orienting the head in the keyed position, and
by tightening the hex socket screws provided
as part of the head.
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DMC AF8 adjustable crimp tool
AF8 tool
Part number Military part
number
Description
AF8 M22520/1-01 Tool frame
TH1A M22520/1-02 Turret
TH4 M22520/1-03 Turret
TH163 M22520/1-04 Adjustable
positioner
UH2-5 M22520/1-05 Positioner
TP45 M22520/1-06 Positioner
TP85 M22520/1-07 Positioner
TH199S M22520/1-08 Positioner
TP360 M22520/1-09 Positioner
TP365 M22520/1-10 Positioner
TP465 M22520/1-11 Positioner
TH270 M22520/1-12 Positioner
TH285 M22520/1-13 Positioner
TH286 M22520/1-14 Positioner
TP485 M22520/1-15 Positioner
TP513 M22520/1-16 Positioner
TP651 M22520/1-17 Positioner
G125 M22520/3-1 Gage
AF8 standard adjustable crimp tool
General information
1. AF8 (M22520/1-01) refers to basic tool without
poisitioner.
2. Wire crimp range 26 to 12 AWG.
3. The tool has a double action ratchet, and cannot be
opened without completing the cycle.
Tool must be in open position whenever positioner is
being installed, removed or released. Damage to turret
head and/or crimp tool may result if this procedure is not
followed.
1. Tool must be in open position.
2. Press positioner trigger latch which releases turret to
indexing position.
3. Place positioner onto retaining ring with alignment pin
in alignment hole.
4. After positioner is seated against retainer ring, tighten
socket head screw with 9/64" hex key.
5. Refer to data plate on positioner. From colour code
column, select the positioner colour that corresponds
with the appropriate part number and size of contact to
be crimped.
6. With tool in open position, rotate until colour coded
insert is in line with the index mark. Press turret until it
snaps in latched position.
7. Refer to data plate. From wire size column, determine
the selector setting that corresponds with the contact
bring used.
8. Remove spring clip from selector knob and rotate until
correct setting is in line with selector mark.
Installation of positioner
1. Insert contact and prepared wire through the indenter
opening into the positioner.
2. Squeeze handles together until ratchet releases.
Handle will return to open position.
Crimping instructions
1. With tool in open position, release turret. Loosen
screws until threads are disengaged from retainer ring
and remove with a straight lifting motion.
Removing positioner
Caution
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