408-1412 Datasheet, PDF (5/7 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools

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6.1. Cleaning
The crimping head should be immersed in degreasing
compound to remove accumulated dirt, grease, and
foreign matter. Remove remaining degreasing
compound with a clean, lint-free cloth. When
degreasing compounds are not available, head may
be wiped clean with a lint-free cloth. Relubricate head
as instructed in Paragraph 6.3 before placing it back in
service.
6.2. Visual Inspection
1. Inspect the crimping head for missing pins or
retaining rings. If parts are missing or defective,
refer to Figure 12 for customer-replaceable parts.
2. Inspect the die closure surfaces for flattened,
broken, or pitted conditions. Although dies may
gage within permissible limits, worn or damaged die
closure surfaces are objectionable and can affect
the quality of the crimp. Examples of possible
damaged die closure surfaces are shown in
Figure 9.
Flattened
Pitted
Broken
Figure 9
6.3. Lubrication
Lubricate all pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces
with any good SAE 20 motor oil as follows:
• Heads used in daily production - Lubricate daily
• Heads used daily (occasional) - Lubricate weekly
• Heads used weekly - Lubricate monthly
Wipe excess oil from head, particularly from die
closure area. Oil transferred from the die closure onto
certain terminations may affect the electrical
characteristics of an application.
6.4. Gaging the Crimping Chambers
This inspection requires the use of a plug gage
conforming to the dimensions provided in Figure 10.
TE does not manufacture or market these gages. To
gage the crimping chamber, proceed as follows:
1. DISCONNECT AIR SUPPLY and remove head
from tool.
2. Remove traces of oil or dirt from jaw bottoming
surfaces, die closure surfaces, and plug gage
elements.
3. With crimping jaws bottomed, check the wire
barrel crimp die closure using the proper plug gage.
Hold gage in straight alignment with the die closure
and carefully try to insert, without forcing, the GO
element. See Figure 11. The GO element must pass
completely through the die closure.
4. Try to insert the NO-GO element. The NO-GO
element may enter partially, but must not pass
completely through the die closure.
If crimping chambers conform to gage inspection, the
tool is considered dimensionally correct, and should
be lubricated with a THIN coal of any good SAE 20
motor oil. If not, refer to Section 7, REPLACEMENT
AND REPAIR for customer repair service.
7. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
Customer-replaceable parts are listed in Figure 12. A
complete inventory can be stocked and controlled to
prevent lost time when replacement of parts is
necessary. Order replacement parts through your TE
Representative, or call 1-800-526-5142, or send a
facsimile of your purchase, or write to:
CUSTOMER SERVICE (038-035)
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
PO BOX 3608
HARRISBURG PA 17105-3608
Tools may also be returned to TE for evaluation and
repair. For tool repair service, contact a TE
Representative at 1-800-526-5136.
8. REVISION SUMMARY
Revisions to this document include:
• Updated document to corporate requirements
• Reactivation of document
• Deleted obsolete part numbers and related
information throughout document
Rev C
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