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Lubricator

Regulator

Filter and Moisture

Separator

Airflow

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Rev E

Figure 4

6. OPERATION

The following procedure provides only general

information concerning crimping. Refer to the

instructions packaged with the terminating heads for

detailed information including wire stripping

dimensions and instructions for positioning terminals

in the terminating heads.

1. Insert the connector into the left side of the head.

2. Align the contact to be terminated with the wire

inserter of the head. Make sure that the locating

pawl rests between the connector index ribs.

3. Insert an unstripped wire into the funnel area

between the contact and the wire inserter until it

bottoms on the tool base.

4. Depress the trigger of the handle assembly and

hold it until the wire inserter bottoms.

5. Release the trigger. The wire inserter will retract

and the feed slide will automatically advance the

connector to the next contact position.

6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 until all contacts have

been terminated.

7. Inspect each termination.

7. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

DANGER

STOP

To avoid personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect the

handle assembly from the air supply when

performing maintenance or inspection procedures.

It is recommended that a maintenance and inspection

program be performed periodically to ensure

dependable and uniform terminations. Though

recommendations call for at least one inspection a

month, frequency of inspection depends on:

1. The care, amount of use, and handling of the

handle assembly.

2. The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and

dirt.

3. The degree of operator skill.

4. Your own established standards.

The handle assembly is inspected before being

shipped; however, it is recommended that the handle

assembly be inspected immediately upon arrival to

ensure that the handle assembly has not been

damaged during shipment.

7.1. Daily Maintenance

Each operator should be aware of, and responsible

for, the following:

1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants

with a clean brush, or soft, lint-free cloth. DO NOT

use objects that could damage the handle

assembly.

2. Ensure that all components are in place and

properly secured.

3. With the terminating head in place, connect the

air supply, then squeeze and release the trigger to

ensure that the mechanisms and plunger move

smoothly.

7.2. Periodic Inspection (At Least Once a Month)

1. Remove any accumulated film with a suitable

cleaning agent that will not affect plastic material.

2. Make sure all components are in place and are

properly secured. Refer to Figure 5. Check the

handle assembly for chipped, cracked, worn, or

broken areas. If damage is evident, repair is

necessary. See Section 8, REPLACEMENT AND

REPAIR.

8. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR

Customer-replaceable parts are listed in Figure 5.

A complete inventory can be stocked and controlled to

prevent lost time when replacement of parts is

necessary. Parts other than those listed should be

replaced by TE to ensure quality and reliability of the

handle assembly. Order replacement parts through