408- 1697

Rev C

2

of 8

Figure 2

Lock Screw

Retaining Ring

Shank

Stationary Die

Moving Die

Ram Locking

Screw

Crimping Head 69097

Lock screws in the top section of the crimping

head and in the ram are not used when installing

dies with retaining rings on shanks.

2. Insert the shank of the stationary die into the top

section of the crimping head. See Figure 2. The

retaining clip will hold the die in place.

3. Activate the power unit to advance the ram until

the lock screw is visible.

4. Loosen the lock screw and insert the shank of

the moving die into the ram well. See Figure 2. The

retaining ring will hold the die in place.

5. Activate the power unit to complete the cycle

and allow the ram to return to the “DOWN”

position.

B. Crimping Head 69099

1. Loosen the lock screw in the top section of the

crimping head. See Figure 3.

2. Insert the shank of the stationary die into the top

section of the crimping head and tighten the lock

screw. See Figure 3.

Figure 3

Lock Screw

Stationary Die

Moving Die

Ram Locking

Screw

Flat on Shank

Faces Lock Screw

Crimping Head 69099

(Die Set 69218 Shown)

Ensure that the dies are inserted “fully” and that

the “flats” on the shanks are facing the lock

screws.

3. Loosen the ram lock screw and insert the shank

of the moving die into the ram well. Tighten the

lock screw. See Figure 3.

2.2. Die Removal

In crimping head 69097, insert the screwdriver blade

under the base of the stationary and moving dies.

Apply a prying action to loosen and remove the dies.

In crimping head 69099, loosen the lock screws in the

top section of the crimping head and ram and remove

the dies.

2.3. Wire Stripping and Crimping Procedures

A. Wire Stripping Procedure

Strip the wire to the dimensions shown in the table

in Figure 1.

Do not nick or cut the conductor strands.

B. Crimping Procedure

Avoid personal injury. When operating the power

unit, exercise caution while holding terminals,

splices, or wire near the crimping area.

NOTE

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NOTE

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CAUTION

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DANGER