lfh? ferrule crimp hand tool doc no: ats-621000100 release date: 06-22-99 uncontrolled copy page 1 of 4 revision: b revision date: 03-12-09 lfh? ferrule crimp hand tool operating instruction and specification sheet order no. 62100-0100 features ratchet with safety release that ensures consistent performance small handle spread which make this style tool idea lly suited for end users scope products: lfh? 60 circuit crimp ferrule cable outer diameter ferrule mm in die set assembly complete tool 71256-0001 4.83-5.51 .190-.217 62100-0101 62100-0100 description the die set is designed to be used with the hand to ol frame order no. 11-31-6379. the die set is designed to crimp lfh f errule order no. 71256-0001 on to a lfh cable assembly. installation the hand tool frame comes with the die set installe d already installed. if the die set needs to be replaced, follow the ste ps below: 1. select the proper die set. 2. remove the two (2) m4 screws. 3. slide the die set into the tool frame with the larg er crimp nest toward the frames jaws and the crimping anvil going into the moving jaw. see figure 2. 4. close the jaws. 5. reinstall the two (2) m4 screws and tighten securel y. die set figure 1 ha nd tool frame moving jaw ferrule crimp punch figure 2 m4 bh c s ferru le crimp anvil large nest
lfh? ferrule crimp hand tool doc no: ats-621000100 release date: 06-22-99 uncontrolled copy page 2 of 4 revision: b revision date: 03-12-09 emi shields hooked to the connector figure 3 trim the foil and fold back over the cable connector emi shield cable cable ferrule slide the ferrule over the braid and emi shiels ferrule fold braid over the emi shields figure 4 ferrule in large nest ferrule cable preperation 1. snap emi shields together making sure they are hook ed into the connector. 2. fold the cable braid over the emi shield and remove excess braid. refer to document sda-71256 for additional information. 3. install a ferrule over the cable braid and emi shie ld as shown in figure 3. operation open the tool by squeezing the handles together, at the end of the closing stroke, the ratchet mechanism will release the handles, and the hand tool will spring open. 1. place the cable assembly into the larger die nest i n the jaws of the hand tool. 2. center the larger diameter portion of the ferrule i n the die nest. 3. crimp the ferrule by squeezing the handles until ra tchet releases. see figure 4. note: the tamper proof ratchet action will not rele ase the tool until it has been fully closed. 4. open the tool and carefully remove the cable assemb ly. 5. place the cable assembly into the smaller die nest in the jaws of the hand tool. 6. center the smaller diameter portion of the ferrule in the die nest. 7. crimp the ferrule by squeezing the handles until ra tchet releases. caution: be sure to the cable axis is perpendicular to the die set, otherwise a crooked crimp could result.
lfh? ferrule crimp hand tool doc no: ats-621000100 release date: 06-22-99 uncontrolled copy page 3 of 4 revision: b revision date: 03-12-09 maintenance it is recommended that each operator of the tool be made aware of, and responsible for, the following maintenance steps: 1. remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants with a clean brush, or soft, lint free cloth. 2. do not use any abrasive materials that could damage the tool. 3. make certain all pins, pivot points and bearing sur faces are protected with a thin coat of high qualit y machine oil. do not oil excessively. 4. when tool is not in use, keep the handles closed to prevent objects fro m becoming lodged in the crimping dies, and store the tool in a clean, dry a rea. miscrimps or jams should this tool ever become stuck or jammed in a p artially closed position, do not force the handles open or closed . the tool will open easily by lifting the ratchet re lease lever. see figure 5. how to adjust tool crimp force (see figure 5) it may be necessary over the life of the tool to ad just tool- crimping force. the pre load is the handle force r equired to release the anti-backup ratchet when the tool is cl osed without performing a crimp. the pre load should be 35-40lb s (16- 18kg). listed below are the steps required to adju st the crimping force of the hand tool to obtain pr oper crimp conditions: 1. remove the screw and washer. located over the adju stment ring. 2. lift the adjusting ring slightly, off the locating pin. 3. turn the adjusting ring in the desired direction (l = less force, t= more force) to increase or decreas e crimp pressure. 4. press the adjusting wheel flat against the tool and engage the locking pin. 5. replace the washer and screw. 6. check the crimp specifications after tool crimp for ce is adjusted. warranty this tool is for electrical terminal crimping purpo ses only. this tool is made of the best quality ma terials. all vital components are long life tested. all tools are war ranted free of manufacturing defects for a period o f 30 days. should such a defect occur, we would exchange the t ool free of charge. this will not be applicable to altered, misused, or damaged tools. this tool is designed f or hand use only. any clamping, fixturing, or use of handle extensions voids this warranty. hand held crimping tools are intended for low volum e, prototyping, or repair requirements only. caution : molex crimp specifications are valid only when us ed with molex tooling. figure 5 ratchet release lever adjustment ring
lfh? ferrule crimp hand tool doc no: ats-621000100 release date: 06-22-99 uncontrolled copy page 4 of 4 revision: b revision date: 03-12-09 2 figure 6 1 3 parts list item number order number engineering no. description quantity 62100-0100 62100-0100 lfh? ferrule crimp hand tool figure 6 1 11-31-6379 am60039-6 hand tool frame 1 2 62100-0101 62100-0101 die set assembly 1 3 n/a n/a m4 by 12 long bhcs 2** ** available from an industrial supply company such as msc (1-800-645-7270). americas headquarters lisle, illinois 60532 u.s.a. 1-800-78molex amerinfo@molex.com far east north headquarters yamato, kanagawa, japan 81-462-65-2324 feninfo@molex.com far east south headquarters jurong, singapore 65-6-268-6868 fesinfo@molex.com european headquarters munich, germany 49-89-413092-0 eurinfo@molex.com corporate headquarters 2222 wellington ct. lisle, il 60532 u.s.a. 630-969-4550 fax: 630-969-1352 visit our web site at http://www.molex.com
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