
Tool Kit for Claspcon™ and Pin and Socket Crimp Terminals
Doc No: ATS-63811 1HM Release Date: 02-12-0 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 5 of 10
Revision: D Revision Date: 01-31-14
3. When using the locator, press down on the wire stop on the locator as
shown in Figure 4. Insert the proper terminal into the proper nest
opening. Make sure when choosing the nest opening, it will correspond
with the A, B, or C profile on the hand tool.
4. Return the locator to its original position. Insert the proper wire over the
terminal. Some large O.D. wires may need to be placed into the
terminal before closing the tool. Gently touch the wire stop with the end
of the wire. See Figure 5.
5. Compress the terminal by squeezing the tool handles until the ratchet
mechanism cycle has been completed. Release handles to open the
jaws.
6. 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.
. Visually inspect the crimped terminal for proper crimp location.
Note: The tamper proof ratchet action will not release the tool until it has
been fully closed.
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.
LOCATOR
OPEN
BRASS PIVOT SHAFT
LIFT UP LOCATOR
IN PLACE
WIRE STOP
TERMINAL
STOP
Figure 5
WIRE STOP
WIRE