61 13... Crimping Annular Contacts

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Special tools required:

61 4 320

Crimping annular contacts:

Special tool 61 4 320

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

Fig 1: Crimping Plier

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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: Inserting Annular Contact In Crimping Pliers

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NOTE: Follow procedure for cutting and stripping insulation from cables, refer to 61 13 Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables .

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

Close crimping pliers (3) fully.

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

NOTE: Check contact for correct crimping, refer to 61 13 Crimping stop parts .

Fig 3: Inserting Stripped Cable Into Annular Contact

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