DRC SERIES

Contact Crimping

1. Strip ¼" (6.3 mm) insulation from wire.
2. Raise selector knob and rotate until arrow is aligned with wire size to be crimped.
3. Loosen lock nut, turn adjusting screw in until it stops.

4. Insert contact with barrel up. Turn adjusting screw counter clockwise until contact is flush with indentor cover. Tighten lock nut.

5. Insert wire into contact. Contact must be centered between indicators. Close handles until crimp cycle is completed.
6. Release handles and remove crimped contact.

7. Inspect terminal to insure that all strands are in crimp barrel.
NOTE: Tool must be readjusted for each type/size of contact.

Contact Insertion

1. Grasp contact approximately 1.00" (25.4 mm) behind the contact crimp barrel.

2. Hold connector with rear grommet facing you.

3. Push contact straight into connector grommet until a positive stop is felt. A slight tug will confirm that it is properly locked in place.

Contact Removal

1. With rear insert toward you, snap appropriate size extractor tool over the wire of contact to be removed.

2. Slide tool along wire into the insert cavity until it engages contact and resistance is felt.
NOTE: Do not twist or insert tool at an angle.

3. Pull contact-wire assembly out of connector.

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