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4. APPLICATOR LOADING AND UNLOADING

Some terminal strips require the use of a terminal lubricant. Wick-type lubricators apply lubricant to the terminal

strip as it feeds into the applicator. Terminal lubricants reduce tooling wear and help reduce damage to the

plating on some terminals. Ocean applicator side-feed lubricator assembly PN 2119955-1 is available.

CAUTION

Depending on the final use of the crimped terminal, terminal lubricators are not always recommended. To determine if your

applications warrant the use of a terminal lubricator, contact your field representative.

If your application warrants the use of a terminal lubricator, the recommended lubricant is Stoner Mechanical

Lubricant E807 available from Stoner, Inc. Call 1

–800–227–5538 or visit www.stonersolutions.com.

4.1. Terminal Strip Loading

NOTE

Before loading terminal strip in applicator, make sure that the installed applicator is the right one for the terminal to be applied.

Compare the terminal part number on the reel with the numbers listed on the applicator parts list.

1. Turn off, and disconnect, the power to the machine.

2. Make sure that the ram assembly is all the way up. If necessary, hand-cycle the machine to raise the

ram. Refer to the machine customer manual.

3. Remove the applicator guard assembly.

4. Raise the stock drag by turning the drag release lever upward. Remove a length of the terminal strip

left in the applicator by grasping the terminals at the strip guide entry, raising the feed pawl, and

pulling the strip straight out of the applicator.

5. With the reel of terminals installed on the reel support, feed the terminal strip into the applicator

between the strip guides.

NOTE

Make sure that the terminal strip enters the strip guides with the terminal open side up and the wire barrel end toward the

stock drag.

6. Raise the feed pawl, and continue to feed the terminal strip until the lead terminal is over the anvil and

the feed pawl engages the hole in the carrier strip.

7. If terminals are post-feed, lift the feed pawl and pull the strip back one terminal length. The lead

terminal will then be moved over the anvil on the downward stroke of the ram assembly.

8. Turn the drag release lever downward to lower the stock drag.

9. Make sure that the tip of the feed pawl is in the feed hole in the carrier strip.

NOTE

Some carrier strips have additional holes which are not used for feed purposes.

10. Hand-cycle the machine several times to make sure the applicator is properly adjusted as described in

Section 5.

11. Re-install the applicator guard assembly.

4.2. Terminal Strip Unloading

1. Cut the terminal strip one or two terminals from the end of the applicator.

NOTE

The applicator should never be unloaded unnecessarily. A section of terminal strip should always be left in the unit. Since it is

not necessary to remove the strip section for cleaning, lubrication, or repair, it should only be removed as a part of the loading

procedure.

2. If terminals are post-feed, turn the drag release lever upward to raise the stock drag, lift the feed pawl,

and move the lead terminal over the anvil.