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5. INSPECTION
5.1. Visual Inspection
Inspection of the crimping dies should be made on a regular basis to ensure that they have not become worn
or damaged. Inspect the crimp sections for flattened, chipped, worn, or broken areas. If damage or abnormal
wear is evident, the dies must be replaced. Refer to Section 7, REPLACEMENT.
5.2. Measuring Die Opening
The die assembly will perform correctly as long as: (1) the product specified is correct for the application,
(2) the specific die assembly is used, (3) the die assembly has been measured to ensure that the opening is
correct, and (4) the tool has been adjusted correctly. Refer to Figure 4 for die nest information.
NOTE: Refer to the table in
Figure 1 for die nest sizes.
Dies Bottomed
Figure 4
5.3. Ratchet Adjustment (Figure 5)
The ratchet mechanism features an adjustment wheel with eight settings. The adjustment wheel controls the
amount of handle pressure exerted on the tool jaws and crimping dies during crimping. If the crimp is not
acceptable, adjust the ratchet as follows:
1. Sufficiently loosen the screw at the ratchet adjustment wheel so that the wheel can be rotated above
the post that engages the teeth in the wheel.
2. If the crimp is too loose, turn the wheel to a higher notch (for example, if the wheel is set at notch 5,
move the wheel to notch 6). If the crimp is too tight, move the wheel to a lower notch.
3. Tighten the screw at the ratchet adjustment wheel.
If the crimp cannot be made to conform to the dimensions provided in the appropriate product application
specification, the tool and/or dies are defective and must be replaced.
NOTE
Other dies for PRO-CRIMPER III hand tool frames may be used in this tool; however, the ratchet adjustment wheel may
require adjustment to achieve acceptable crimp height.
Rev A
Screwdriver
Ratchet Adjustment
Wheel
Figure 5
Lockscrew
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