molex 57147-6000 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IS-0048E
ISSUED
1989-03-07
REVISED
2007-02-23
REV.
D
SPLASH PROOF
CONNECTOR CAP
FITTING TOOL
57147-6000:
For 52266 Housing (forAVSS0.3)
57148-6000:
For 52213 Housing (forAVSS0.3)
57170-6000:
For 52266 Housing (forAVS0.3)
57171-6000:
For 52213 Housing (forAVS0.3)
OPERATING MANUAL
Molex Japan Co., Ltd.

Molex Japan Co., Ltd.
Contents of Update
Instruction Manual No.
IS-0048E
Title
Splash Proof Connector Cap Fitting Tool
Tool Number
57147-6000, 57148-6000
57170-6000, 57171-6000
Rev.
Issued
Description
0
1989/03/07
New creation release.
A
1989/03/16
Added the parts list.
B
2005/02/15
Revised to a bilingual version.
ECN-JM50015
C
2006/02/01
Error correction of tool number.
ECN-JM60016
D
2007/02/23
Changed the form.
ECN-JT2007-0076
Prepared by
Y. Ishiwata
Checked by
T. Yoshida
Approved by
A. Horino

A–1
<Safety Precautions>
Please read the following before operating the tool.
1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing our Splash Proof Connector Cap Fitting Tool.
This document is prepared so that the tool is properly used.
Please take the time to read this manual, making sure you understand the operating
procedures described herein before attempting to operate the tool.
2. Dangerous operations
1) Don’t insert a part of your body or other foreign materials in the splash proof connector cap fitting
tool (hereinafter referred to as the “tool”) while you’re operating the handle of a tool, as injury my
result.
2) Beware of a handle when it is opened. Releasing a ratchet may cause the handle to open
abruptly, resulting in injury.
3) Only users who have received adequate training on usage and safety from their manager, and
have appropriate knowledge and skills must use the tool. Use by unfamiliar users may cause
injury.
<Caution>
1) Unauthorized reproduction of this document in part or in whole is prohibited.
2) The contents of this document are subject to change without notice.
3) Molex Japan Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for losses resulting from use or misuse
of this document.

A–2
<Safety Precautions>
Please read the following before operating the tool.
3. Careful handling
1) Carry out the cap fitting work with the acceptable connector after confirming the tool number.
2) Check the tool for any damage, and repair prior to use. There is fear that it causes a cap
defective fitting.
3) Clean the tool regularly if used frequently.
4) Avoid storing the tool in extremes of temperature, or high-humidity environment.
5) Keep the tool in a place out of reach of children in order to prevent accidents.
4. Must not be carried out
1) Use the tool only for the cap fitting purpose. Don’t use it in place of a hammer, pliers, or other
tools. Don’t remodel the tool. Parts damage may result in accident or injury.
2) Don’t use a tool for unspecified connectors. Don’t press fit an unspecified cap. Both may cause
parts damage.
3) The ratchet mechanism of the tool is designed based on operation by the grip of the hand. Note
that improper handling such as inserting it into other devices and opening the handle forcibly
may decrease its capabilities and lifespan.

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1. Description
This tool is a hand tool, which is designed for the cap fitting to the housing of a splash proof
connector of Molex.
Please confirm the connector number on the hand tool before attempting to operate this tool,
and carry out the cap fitting operation.
2. Tool Specification
1) Tool name:
Splash Proof Connector Cap Fitting Tool
2) Tool number:
(1) 57147-6000 (ForAVSS0.3 and 52266 housing)
(2) 57148-6000 (ForAVSS0.3 and 52213 housing)
(3) 57170-6000 (ForAVS0.3 and 52266 housing)
(4) 57171-6000 (ForAVS0.3 and 52213 housing)
3) External size and weight:
230 (width) x 70 (depth) x 20 (thickness) mm,Approx. 500gf
4) Management method:
The “shut height size”between the housing holder and the lower jaw
must be in the standard value when grips the handle enough to the
operation end.
5) Applicable terminal and housing: 2.5mm Pitch Mini Splash Proof connector
Tool number
Housing
Assembly
Circuits
number
Terminal
number
Applicable wire
Insulation
outside
diameter (mm)
57147-6000
52266
Plug housing
3-4
50147
AVSS0.3
Phi 1.4-1.7
57148-6000
52213
Receptacle housing
3-4
50148
AVSS0.3
Phi 1.4-1.7
57170-6000
52266
Plug housing
3-4
50147
AVS0.3
Phi 1.8
57171-6000
52213
Receptacle housing
3-4
50148
AVS0.3
Phi 1.8

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6) Tool appearance and parts name
Handle
Ratchet adjustment screw & fixing nut
Jaw
Housing holder
Ratchet part
Shut height size

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3. Operation Method
1) Grip the handle of a tool lightly to put it into the state of a preliminary that the “ratchet”is caught
of 1-3 teeth.
2) Set a housing assembly to the tool so that the “cap (3)”may become parallel to the “lower jaw
(4).”At this time, the “wire (2)” installed in the lower jaw is pushed into the interior of the “U ditch
(5).”
3) Pull the “wire (2)”to the “arrow”direction so that any space should not open between the “cap
(3)”and the “lower jaw (4)”and the wire doesn’t move by one hand, and grasp the handle until
the ratchet comes off by the other hand.
4) After work, confirm that the cap is surely locked to the housing, and there is neither damage nor
transformations in the housing and the cap.
“Note”The position in which the cap is locked to the housing by the size changes such as the
housing, caps, and wires changes. Therefore, please adjust the ratchet of the tool used at a
proper position before operation start.
Housing (1)
Wire (2)
Cap (3)
Lower jaw (4)
Wire (2)
U ditch (5)
Must not be space in this.
Lower jaw (4)
Arrow

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4. Daily Maintenance
4.1. Daily Maintenance
1) Management of tool
Before a work start, please carry out the tool check in accordance with the “startup checklist”in
this manual, and start work after checking that it satisfies a standard.
* Please record each check result simultaneously.
2) Removal of foreign substances
Since foreign substances such as dust and wire scrap adheres to a “connector holder”, etc.
during operation, please remove a foreign substance timely.
* Neglect may become the cause that the cap pressing lock imperfection.
3) Cleaning of work end
Please wipe with a dry cloth lightly after cleaning a tool with compression air every day at the
time of a work end. There is an effect that prevents rusting.
4) Lubrication
Please supply proper amount of the machine oil to the moveable points with the frequency of
once a month.
5) Shut height size
The shut height size between the housing holder and the lower jaw must be in the standard
value when grips the handle enough to the operation end. (Please refer the figure on the next
page)
[Standard value of shut height size]
57147-6000: 21.1+/-0.1mm
57170-6000:
57148-6000: 14.1+/-0.1 mm
57170-6000:

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4.2. Adjusting Method of Shut height size
1) Loosen the “fixing nut (2)”by using the “spanner (1)”(back side) of the attachment.
2) Rotate the “adjustment screw (3)”, and adjust the “Shut height size (4).”
Rotate to right: The jaw shuts a lot.
Rotate to left: The jaw shuts a little.
[Standard value of shut height size]
57147-6000 & 57170-6000: 21.1+/-0.1 mm
57148-6000 & 57171-6000: 14.1+/-0.1 mm
3) Tighten the “fixing nut (2)”when a proper size is obtained.
Shut height size (4)
Lower jaw (6)
Adjustment screw (3)
Fixing nut (2) (back side)
Ratchet plate
Post of nail
The post of the nail finally bumps to the ratchet plate.
“Spanner (1)”of the attachment
Connector holder (5)

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5. Parts List
No.
Parts
number
Parts Name
Q’ty
Remarks
57147-1005
Handle Assembly
(1)
1
J4174
Outside Handle
1
2
J4170
Inside Handle
1
3
J4163
Torsion Spring
1
4
J4168
Ratchet Spring
1
5
J4175
Adjustment Screw
1
6
J4176
Nut
1
7
J4161
Pivot Pin
1
8
J4166
Ratchet Pin
1
9
J4177
Handle Pin
2
10
J57147-1004
Ratchet Plate
1
11
J4165
Ratchet
1
12
-
Spring Pin
1
Phi 3x10L
13
-
E-ring
2
5mm
14
-
E-ring
4
3mm
15
-
E-ring
4
2.5mm
16
J4173
Rivet
2
17
J4172
Link
2
18
J4171
Insert Pivot Pin
2
19
57147-1003
Upper Jaw
1
20
57147-1002
Lower Jaw
1
57170-1001
Lower Jaw
1
21
57147-1001
Housing Holder
1
57148-1001
Housing Holder
1
22
-
Cap Screw
1
M4x12L

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6. Splash Proof Connector Cap Fitting Tool Startup Checklist
[Applicable Tool]
57147-6000: Splash Proof Connector Cap Fitting Tool (For AVSS0.3)
57148-6000: Splash Proof Connector Cap Fitting Tool (ForAVSS0.3)
57170-6000: Splash Proof Connector Cap Fitting Tool (ForAVS0.3)
57171-6000: Splash Proof Connector Cap Fitting Tool (ForAVS0.3)
“Note”Please check the following matter before the commencement of work, and start operation after
checking those without a problem.
No.
Checkpoint
Standard
Method/equipment
Check result
1
Shut height size
[Standard value]
57147-6000: 21.1+/-0.1 mm
57170-6000:
57148-6000: 14.1+/-0.1 mm
57171-6000
Measure with calipers.
2
Cap fitting
The cap must surely be locked to the
housing, and there must be neither
damage nor transformations in the
cap.
Check by trial
operation.
3
Crack of hosing
There is no crack and deformations by
the hand tool in a housing.
Check visually.
4
Article and dust
There are no article and dust in a
housing holder.
Cleanup
Adjustment screw
Fixing nut (back side)
Shut height size (1)
Lower jaw
Connector holder (4)