408-1729

Rev K

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3. DIE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

DANGER

To avoid personal injury, ALWAYS release hydraulic pressure to hose or control and disconnect power unit from power supply

before installing or removing dies.

3.1. Installation

1. Remove latch pin and open yoke on crimping head (see Figure 2).

Figure 2

2. Loosen the setscrew in the yoke.

3. Insert the shank of the stationary die into the yoke, and tighten the setscrew.

NOTE

The stationary die has a large shank and the moving die has a small shank, as shown in Figure 2.

4. Extend the ram until the ram setscrew is visible.

5. Loosen the setscrew in the ram.

6. Insert the shank of the moving die into the ram, and tighten the setscrew.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the dies, be sure the moving and stationary dies are properly oriented.

7. Activate the tool or power unit to allow the ram

to return to the “down” position.

8. Close the yoke and insert the latch pin.

3.2. Removal

1. Remove latch pin and open yoke on crimping head.

2. Loosen the setscrew in the yoke, and remove the stationary die.

3. Extend the ram until the ram setscrew is visible.

4. Loosen setscrew in ram and remove moving die.