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

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Special tools required:

61 4 320

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

NOTE: Pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when handles are pressed together.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools

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Open pliers (1).

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

Place MPQ contact (2) in crimping head (3). Close pliers (1) one notch.

Fig 2: Placing MPQ Contact

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

Insert stripped cable (2).

Fig 3: Crimping Cable

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Close pliers (1) fully.

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

NOTE: Check contact for correct crimping.