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61 13... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ)

Special tools required: 

To crimp MPQ contacts, use hand pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping head 61 4 325 (2) from crimping set 61 4 320 .

NOTE: Hand pliers (1) open automatically until limit position when handles are pressed together.
Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool Tongs And Crimping Head
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Open hand pliers (1).

NOTE: Place contact (2) with utmost care in designated nest (observe line crosssection) in crimping head (3). Make sure it is exactly positioned.

Place MPQ contact (2) in crimping head (3).

Close hand pliers (1) one notch.

Fig 2: Identifying Hand Tool, Contact And Crimping Head
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NOTE: Follow procedure for CUTTING AND STRIPPING INSULATION  from cables.

Insert stripped cable (2).

Close hand pliers (1) fully.

Open hand pliers (1) and remove cable (2).

Note: 

CHECK CONTACT FOR CORRECT CRIMPING .

Fig 3: Inserting Stripped Cable
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