61 13 ... Crimping annular contacts

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CrimpacII crimping pliers from repair kit 1 are used to crimp annular contacts.

Fig 1: Identifying Crimping Plier

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Open crimping pliers (1).

NOTE: Place contact (2) in designated nest (observe wire cross-section) with particular care. Make sure it is exactly positioned.

Insert annular contact (2) in crimping pliers (1).

Close crimping pliers (1) gently and keep closed.

Fig 2: Identifying Crimping Pliers Contact

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NOTE: Follow procedure for cutting and stripping insulation from cables.

Feed stripped cable (1) into annular contact (2) completely.

Close crimping pliers (3) fully.

Open crimping pliers (3) and remove cable (2).

NOTE: Check contact for correct crimping.

Fig 3: Checking Contact For Correct Crimping

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