
Tool Kit for Pico-SPOX™ Crimp Terminals
Doc No: ATS-638116 HM Release Date: 06-19-06 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 5 of 9
Revision: C Revision Date: 10-06-10
Maintenance
It is recommended that each operator of the
tool be made aware of, and responsible for,
the following maintenance steps:
1. Remove dust, moisture, and other
contaminants with a clean brush, or soft,
lint free cloth.
2. Do not use any abrasive materials that
could damage the tool.
3. Make certain all pins; pivot points and
bearing surfaces are protected with a thin
coat of high quality machine oil. Do not oil
excessively. The tool was engineered for
durability but like any fine piece of
equipment it needs cleaning and
lubrication for a maximum service life of trouble free crimping. Use a 30 weight automotive (light) oil used at
the oil points, every 5,000 crimps or 3 months, shown in Figure 7A or 7B will significantly enhance the tool life.
. Wipe excess oil from hand tool, particularly from crimping area. Oil transferred from the crimping area onto
certain terminations may affect the electrical characteristics of an application.
5. When tool is not in use, keep the handles
closed to prevent objects from becoming
lodged in the crimping dies, and store the tool
in a clean, dry area.
Miscrimps or Jams
Should this tool ever become stuck or jammed in a
partially closed position, Do Not force the handles
open or closed. The tool will open easily by
pressing the ratchet release lever. See Figure 8.
How to Adjust Tool Preload
(See Figure 8)
This hand tool is factory preset to 25- 5 LBS.
preload. It may be necessary over the life of the tool to adjust tool handle preload force. Listed below are the
steps required to adjust the crimping force of the hand tool to obtain proper crimp conditions:
1. Remove or fold back the handle grip from the handle to expose the eccentric axle and setting wheel.
2. Remove the locking screw with a 2mm hex wrench. The wrench set (63810-0101), is not supplied. It is sold
separately from the hand tool.
3. Turn the eccentric axle and setting wheel with the wrench or pliers Counter-clockwise (CCW) to increase
handle force.
. Replace the locking screw, aligning the nearest notch in the setting wheel to locking screw.
5. Replace the handle grip.
6. Check the crimp specifications or conduct a pull test after tool handle preload force is adjusted.
RATCHET
RELEASE LEVER
Figure 8
HANDLE
GRIP
REMOVED
ECCENTRIC AXLE
HANDLE
GRIP
LOCKING
SCREW
WRENCH SET
(SOLD
SEPERATELY)
PRELOAD
CHECK POINT
25.4MM
SETTING WHEEL
Figure 7B
LUBRICATION
POINTS
(BOTH SIDES)
LIGHT OIL
(EVERY MONTH
OR
5,000 CRIMPS)
Figure 7A