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sOperation and Precautions

Exercise care when handling connectors. Follow recommendations given below.

1. As delivered

Delivered with the actuator

open. There is no need to

operate the actuator prior to

inserting the FPC/FFC.

Operation

2. FPC/FFC insertion (The top contact specification)

Insert the FPC/FFC with the

conductive surfaces facing

up.

Align the FPC/FFC straight

with the connector and insert

it firmly all the way.

• Do not close the actuator without the FPC/FPC inserted.

Precautions

• The contacts are making connection with the FPC/FFC

pads from the top.

Do not insert the FPC/FFC with the pads facing down.

When inserting the FPC/FFC do not twist it. Insert

straight. Improper insertion may cause deformation of the

contacts and connection failures.

• Be sure to insert the FPC/FFC when the actuator is fully

open.

FPC/FFC contact

surfaces face up.

3. Locking

After FPC/FFC insertion, rotate the actuator down to a

full stop, pushing it at the center.

• Do not operate the actuator by only one end. Open or

close by pushing at the center.

• Do not try to rotate the actuator past the fully open 90°

position. This will damage the connector, preventing it

from use.

• Do not apply excessive force to the connector when the

actuator is closed.

Rotate

Push at the center of the actuator.

4. FPC/FFC removal (Lock release)

Carefully rotate the actuator up to 90°, lifting it at the

center.

• Do not operate the actuator from one end only.

• The actuator opens only 90°. Do not attempt to open it

past this angle or grasp it.

• During the opening of the actuator do not press it toward

the connector body. Rotate up at the center.

Raise

Lift at the center