
Hand Crimp Tool for Claspcon™ Crimp Terminal
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Revision: D Revision Date: 10-30-08
3. Place a properly stripped wire into the
terminal and down into insulation grip guide.
See Figure 2.
. Close the tool until the ratchet releases.
5. Carefully lift up on the wire and remove the
crimped terminal.
Note: The tamper proof ratchet action will not
release the tool until it has been fully closed.
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 other equipment it needs
cleaning and lubrication for a maximum service life of trouble free crimping. Light oil (such as 30 weight
automotive oil) used at the oil points, every 5,000 crimps or 3 months, 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 lifting the
ratchet release lever (See Figure ).
How to Adjust Tool Crimp Force (See Figure )
It may be necessary over the life of the tool to adjust tool-crimping force. Listed
below are the steps required to adjust the crimping force of the hand tool to
obtain proper crimp conditions:
1. Loosen the stud nut on the back of the handle.
2. With a screwdriver in the slot on the other side of the stud, adjust the force.
Clockwise will increase the force, counter clockwise will decrease the force.
3. Retighten the nut.
. Check the crimp specifications after tool force adjustment.
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LOCATING
BLOCK
INSULATION
GRIP GUIDE
ANVIL
ANVIL
PUNCH