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3. DIE SELECTION AND INSTALLATION

Refer to Figure 2 and select a compatible die assembly for the terminal or splice, based on the wire size being

used.

Refer to the Customer Manual supplied with the machine for information concerning installation of dies in the

machine.

When installing Die Assembly 68116-1 in Machine 69875, the terminal extractor/finger guard assembly and the

clear plastic applicator guard must be moved out from the machine as follows:

1. Remove the terminal extractor/finger guard assembly holding screw.

2. Reinstall the extractor/finger assembly using the holding screw (part no. 25064-1) and six washers

(part no. 21055-7) provided with the die assembly.

3. Remove the clear plastic applicator (side) guard.

4. Reinstall the guard using the two (lower) holding screws (part no. 2-21002-2) and two spacers

(part no. 4-25272-6) provided with the die assembly.

4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE

1. Load the terminal or splice tape into the machine. Refer to the Customer Manual for tape loading

instructions.

2. Strip the wire to the dimension specified in Figure 2. Do NOT cut or nick the wire.

NOTE

Depending on your wire stripping machine adjustment capabilities, the wire strip length may be increased to the nearest

0.79 mm [1/32 in.] if necessary.

3. Insert the prepared wire into the terminal or splice until the wire is bottomed.

DANGER

KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF DIES during the crimping procedure.

4. Hold the wire in position and activate the machine to crimp the terminal or splice.

5. Inspect the crimped product for a proper termination.

5. MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION

5.1. Daily Maintenance

It is recommended that a maintenance and inspection program be performed periodically to ensure dependable

and uniform terminations.

Frequency of inspection depends on:

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

2. The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and dirt.

3. The degree of operator skill.

4. Your own established standards.

The dies are inspected before being shipped; however, it is recommended that the dies be inspected

immediately upon arrival at your facility to ensure that no damage occurred during shipment.

Due to the precision design, it is important that no parts of these dies be interchanged except those

replacement parts listed in Section 6.