408-8322 Datasheet, PDF (9/15 Pages) Tyco Electronics – Reasons for reissue of this document are provided in Section 10, REVISION SUMMARY.

Heavy Duty Industrial (HD-I) Side-Feed Type Applicator
408-8322
1. Remove the applicator as described in
Section 3, INSTALLATION and REMOVAL.
2. Remove ram from applicator. Do not remove
tooling from ram.
3. Submerge the applicator (ram assembly and
applicator body) in a cleaning solution that will not
attack plastic or cast metal.
CAUTION
DO NOT CLEAN IN VAPOR DEGREASER.
view drawing and parts list packaged with the
applicator for identification of parts. Be sure to order
replacements for parts used from spare parts stock,
so that they will be available when needed.
DANGER
To avoid personal injury, be sure power to
machine is turned off" and the power cord is
disconnected before taking the applicator out of
the machine. The machine ram should be in the
raised position.
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4. Air dry the applicator.
5. Lubricate ram as described in Paragraph 6.3.
NOTE
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Wipe parts with a clean, dry cloth as they are
removed from the applicator. Then, when putting
them back into applicator, wipe mating surfaces
with your fingers to make sure that all lint and
other foreign matter have been removed.
6. Lubricate pivot points as described in Paragraph
6.3.
7. Replace ram in applicator.
6.3. Lubrication
Don’t use too much oil or grease on applicator. Any
excess lubricant must be wiped off before placing
applicator back in service. Don’t put lubricants
between wire and insulation crimp disks.
DANGER
To avoid personal injury, be sure power to the
terminating unit is turned off" and the power cord
is disconnected.
7.1. Anvil Replacement
DANGER
To avoid personal injury, be sure power to
machine is turned off" and the power cord is
disconnected before taking the applicator out of
the machine.
1. Remove the applicator as described in
Section 3, INSTALLATION and REMOVAL.
2. From bottom of base plate, remove screw that
holds anvil to base plate.
3. Turn drag release lever upward, raise feed pawl,
and pull strip back using long–nose pliers so lead
terminal is between strip guides.
1. Remove the applicator as described in
Section 3, INSTALLATION and REMOVAL.
2. Take ram assembly out of applicator, clean ram
and feed cam, and apply a thin coat of a good
grade grease to each corner of ram and to feed
cam.
3. Carefully lay applicator on its side and put one
drop of a good grade oil on feed finger pin. Wipe
feed finger pin to remove excess oil.
4. Set the applicator upright and put a drop of a
good grade oil on each of the following: the
stroke forward limit adjustment screw, the feed rod
(into which this screw is turned), and the bushing
inside the 19mm hex nut. Wipe off excess oil.
5. Put ram assembly back into applicator, and wipe
off excess oil or grease.
4. Remove anvil from groove in top of base plate.
5. Install anvil using reversed procedure. If a new
anvil is needed, be sure the part number of the
new anvil agrees with the number on the applicator
parts list.
NOTE
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When the anvil is replaced, the front shear and
holder must be re-aligned. See Paragraph 5.7,A.
6. Re–align crimpers as described in
Paragraph 7.3.
7.2. Floating Shear Replacement
DANGER
To avoid personal injury, be sure power to the
terminating machine is turned off" and the power
cord is disconnected.
7. REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
These procedures cover the applicator parts which
most often need repair or replacement because of
wear. Remove the applicator from the machine before
doing any maintenance work. Refer to the exploded
NOTE
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It is not necessary to remove shear holder(s) to
replace floating shear(s). Before removing
floating shear(s), note orientation for
re-installation. The floating shears are
spring-loaded, so be careful during removal.
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