
Hand Crimp Tool for SPOX™ Terminals
Doc No: ATS-638116500 Release Date: 05-10-06 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 4 of 6
Revision: B Revision Date: 03-29-08
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. Light oil such as 30 weight automotive oil used at the oil
points, every 5,000 crimps or 3 months, shown in Figure 6 will significantly enhance the tool life.
4. 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
6.
How to Adjust Tool Preload
(See Figure 6)
This hand tool is factory preset to 25-45 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.
4. 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.
RELEASE LEVER
GRIP
REMOVED
GRIP
SCREW
(SOLD
SEPERATELY)
CHECK POINT
25.4MM
(BOTH SIDES) LIGHT OIL
(EVERY 3 MONTHS OR
5,000 CRIMPS)