TM 9-2320-302-20
0119 00-9
ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS MAINTENANCE - CONTINUED
0119 00
COMMERCIAL CONNECTOR REPAIR - CONTINUED
(6)
Insert cable into terminal until stripped portion is positioned in wire core wings and insulation portion ends
just forward of insulation wings (Figure 3).
Figure 5. Cable to Terminal Alignment.
(7)
Compress handles of crimping tool until ratchet automatically releases and crimp is complete.
NOTE
For faster, more efficient crimping operation, a bracket or bench rest may be used to cradle one handle of
tool. Operator can apply terminals by grasping and actuating only one handle of tool (Figure 4).
Figure 6. Crimping Operation.
INSULATION WINGS
WIRE CORE WINGS
FREE HANDLE END
FOR ACTUATION BY
OPERATOR
BRACKET OR BENCH REST
(TO CRADLE ONE HANDLE)
