Paladin Tools 1300 Series User manual

1300 Series Crimpers
Operating Instructions:
1. Install the required die set in the crimp tool by
removing the thumb screws located in the jaws.
Install the die set with the text facing outward
when crimper is in position shown above.
2. Install the thumb screws & tighten to maximum
thumb tightness. Note: Do not use pliers or tools
to tighten the thumb screws—only hand tighten-
ing is necessary.
3. Assemble cable & connector as specified by the
connector & cable manufacturers’ instructions.
4. Insert connector/cable assembly into the die set &
squeeze the handles through a complete ratchet
cycle. Crimp is complete.
Emergency release:
In the case of an emergency where a crimp cycle is
stopped & the tool needs to be reopened, flip the
safety release forward in the direction of the jaws to
engage the release mechanism.
Ratchet strength adjustment:
See page 17 for optimum ratchet gear settings &
adjustments.
Ratchet strength
adjustment
Safety release
Thumb screws
Tool Operation and Use Guide 14

Ratchet Gear Settings
Recommended ratchet gear settings for optimum crimp performance:
1300 8000 1600
Cable Size/Type Series Series Series Fiber optic: SMA, SC, ST, STII, FC connectors 2 2 2 Small coax: RG178, RG179, RG188, RG174, NT735, AT&T 735, mini-59 2 2 2 Coax: RG6, RG6 QS, Belden 1694, Belden 8281 (any 0 up to .310”) 3 3 3 Coax: RG8, RG11, RG212, RG213 4 4 N/A 4-pair data cables & flat satin for modular plugs 2 2 N/A Hook up wire for insulated & non-insulated terminals & splices 12-8 AWG 3 3 N/A Hook up wire for insulated & non-insulated terminals & splices 26-14 AWG 2 2 2 Hook up wire for open barrel contacts & pins, 32-18 AWG 2 2 2 Hook up wire for wire ferrules, 32-14 AWG 2 2 2 Hook up wire for wire ferrules, 12-8 AWG 3 3 3 Setting the ratchet gear:
1. Remove the screw from the ratchet gear. 2. Rotate the gear until the required tooth slot is located over the slot hole. 3. Install & tighten the screw into the ratchet gear. Note: Settings are averages & may vary according to actual cable & crimp article being used.
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