61 13 ... Crimping annular contacts

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

Fig 1: View Of CrimpacII Crimping Pliers

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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: Installing Contact Into Crimping Pliers

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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.

NOTE: Check contact for correct crimping.

Fig 3: Installing Stripped Cable Into Annular Contact

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