Tool Kit for Bulb Socket Earth Crimp Terminals
Doc No: ATS-63 1979HM Release Date: 01-30-09 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 4 of 9
Revision: B Revision Date: 10-0 -10
CONDUCTOR
PUNCH
WIRE
LOCATOR
TERMINAL
INSULATION
PUNCH
INSULATION
ANVIL
CONDUCTOR
WIRE AGAINST
WIRE STOP
(LOCATOR)
Figure 5
4. Partially close the tool until the terminal is held in place. See Figure 4.
5. Insert the pre-stripped wire into the terminal until it gently touches the wire stop (locator) with the ends of the
wire. See Figure 5.
6. Compress the terminal by squeezing the tool handles until the ratchet mechanism cycle has been completed.
Release handles to open the jaws.
Note: The tamper proof ratchet action will not release the tool until it has been fully closed.
7. Remove the crimped terminal. Inspect for
proper crimp location, and check for insulation
closure
For the Battery Power Tool:
1. Cycle the Battery Power Tool to crimp the
terminal to the wire.
2. Remove the crimped terminal from the terminal
locator by pressing down on the wire stop and
gently pulling on the wire. The terminal locator
can be in either position.
3. Visually inspect the crimped terminal for proper
crimp location.
Locator Replacement
See the parts list on the last page of this document
for the proper locator order number. Follow the steps below to
replace the locator.
1. Open the crimp hand tool.
2. Swing the existing locator open and away from the hand
tool.
3. Firmly press down on the brass pivot shaft with your thumb,
while pulling the locator up. Slip the locator off the top of
the brass pivot shaft. See Figure 6.
4. Replace it with the proper locator by putting over the brass
pivot shaft and snapping it into place.
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.
SWING
LOCATOR
OPEN
PRESS DOWN
ON BRASS PIVOT
SHAFT
LIFT UP
LOCATOR
JAWS
OPEN
Figure 6
