61 13 ... Crimping annular contacts

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

Fig 1: Identifying Crimping Pliers

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Open crimping pliers (1).

Fig 2: Placing Contact In Designated Nest

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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.

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

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

Fig 3: Crimping Cable

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Close crimping pliers (3) fully.

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

NOTE: Check contact for correct crimping.