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5. Insert stripped wire into contact insulation and

wire barrels until it is butted against the wire stop,

as shown in Figure 3.

6. Holding the wire in place, squeeze tool handles

together until ratchet releases. Allow tool handles

to open and remove crimped contact.

7. Check the contact’s crimp height as described in

Section 6, CRIMP HEIGHT INSPECTION. If

necessary, adjust the crimp height as described in

size) for each crimp section listed.

and crimp the contact(s) accordingly.

3. Using a crimp height comparator, measure the

wire barrel crimp height as shown in Figure 4. If the

crimp height conforms to that shown in the table,

the tool is considered dimensionally correct. If not,

the tool must be adjusted. Refer to Section 7,

Figure 4

tighter crimp is required, rotate the adjustment

higher–numbered setting. If a looser crimp is

required, rotate the adjustment wheel

CLOCKWISE to a lower–numbered setting.

4. Replace the lockscrew.

5. Make a sample crimp and measure the crimp

height. If the dimension is acceptable, replace and

secure the lockscrew. If the dimension is

unacceptable, continue to adjust the ratchet, and

chipped, worn, or broken areas. If damage or

abnormal wear is evident, the tool must be replaced.