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Machine
Frame
Collar Setscrew Wedge
Base Mount
Cap Screws
Base Mount
Adjusting Screw
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Instruction Sheet
TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-800-722-1111 
PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-522-6752
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visit our website at www.te.com LOC B
408-9462
Setting Shut Height on Model “K”
AMP-O-LECTRIC* Machines 06 DEC 11 Rev B
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet describes the procedure for
setting the shut height on the Model "K"
AMP-O-LECTRIC Terminating Machines using Shut-
Height Gage 679655-[ ].
Reasons for reissue of this document are provided in
Section 3, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. SETTING THE SHUT HEIGHT
NOTE
i
Gage Number 679655-1 should be used to get
closetothe proper shut height of the machine. Use
anapplicatorandcrimp-heightcomparator (refer to

408-7424) to finalize the shut height/crimp height.
The additional use of an applicator and crimp
height comparator should NOT be required when
using 679655-2.
DANGER
STOP
To avoid personal injury during this adjustment, be
sure all power to the machine is disconnected.
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1. Disconnect all power to the machine.
2. Check machine shut height using Shut-Height
Gage 679655. Refer to Specification 102-35022 for
instructions on using the Shut-Height Gage 
679655-1. Refer to 408-8535 when using Shut-
Height Gage 679655-2.
3. If the shut height is incorrect, proceed as follows:
a. Remove the base mount cap screws and
remove the base mount. See Figure 1.
b. Clean under the base mount and around the
wedge area. Clean under the top base mount
plate.
c. Center the wedge in the frame.
d. Tighten the collar on the adjusting screw by
tightening the setscrew.
e. Replace the base mount -- with the cap
screws loosened.
f. Remove any burrs from top of plate and from
ram.
g. Loosen the adjusting screw by hand until the
base is in its lowest position. Turn the screw
clockwise. Refer to Figure 2.

Base Mount
Cap Screws
Machine
Frame
Adjusting Screw
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Figure 2
h. Finger tighten the base mount cap screws.
i. Turn adjusting screw counterclockwise
approximately one turn.
j. Install gage as described in Specification 102-
35022 (and as shown in Figure 3), or as
described in 408-8535.
k. Hand-cycle the machine, observing the gage.
Refer to appropriate customer manual for hand-
cycling instructions.
l. Continue to cycle themachine and turn the
adjusting screw counterclockwise until the gage
dial indicator registers -.004 (± .001) inches.
NOTE
i
Be sure to complete each cycle. Do not make
adjustment under load.
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m.FULLY TIGHTEN base mount cap screws
using hex wrench.
n. Hand-cycle the machine, observing the dial
indicator. The reading will change when the
screws have been tightened.
o. Continue to turn adjusting screw
counterclockwise (IN VERY FINE
INCREMENTS) until the dial indicator on the
gage registers "0."
p. If the dial indicator registers more than "0,"
return to Step e and begin adjustment procedure
again.
q. Install applicator.
NOTE
i
Applicator must be in proper operating condition. 
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r. Insert wire of proper gage into terminal and
terminate wire.
Top View
Load Gage

in Machine 
as Shown
Shut-Height
Gage
Figure 3
s. Check crimp height of termination using crimp
height comparator (refer to 408-7424). Further
adjustment should be based on readings taken
from the crimp-height comparator.
NOTE
i
Use applicator shims for proper crimp height
adjustment.
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t. Seal the base mount cap screws with a plastic
sealing compound.
u. When using gage 679655-1, use one
applicator with the proper crimp height when
adjusting several terminating machines.
Refer to Customer Manual 409-5128 for other
information concerning the Model "K" 
AMP-O-LECTRIC Terminating Machine.
3. REVISION SUMMARY
Revisions to this instruction sheet include:
•Changed company name and logo