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Boot Band Assembly Note

  1. Crimp the boot band using the SST  .
    Fig 1: Crimping Boot Band Using SST
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  2. Verify that width A of the crimp is within the specification.
    • If width A of the crimp exceeds the specification, reduce opening width A of the SST  and recrimp the boot band.
    • If width A of the crimp is less than the specification, increase opening width A of the SST  and crimp a new boot band.

    Standard Width A 

    • 2-3 mm {0.08-0.11 in}
  3. Rotate the boot by hand and verify that it is securely assembled with the boot band.