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- Thread, but do not tighten, the die retaining screws into the holes. 4. Carefully close the tool handles, making sure that the dies align properly. 5. Tighten the die retaining screws with the ap propriate hex wrench. 4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE NOTE i This tool will not provide a crimp conforming to military requirements, nor can it be used on mil- type connectors. Before proceeding with crimping, determine the proper too l and setting to provide the center conductor crimp. Follow the manufacturer's recommended procedure. 1. Make sure that the connector ferrule has been p laced onto the cable, and that the cable braided shield is flared away from the cable. 2. Crimp the center contact by sliding it onto the strip ped center conductor of the coaxial cable until it is butted against the dielectric, placing the center contact in the smallest crimping chamber of the anvil die, and closing the tool handles until the ratchet releases. 3. Insert the crimped center contact into the co nnector body until the cable dielectric butts against the dielectric inside of the connector body or until the center contact is securely positioned within the connector. Make sure that the braided shield is over the support sleeve of the connector body, and that no strands from the shield enter the connector body. 4. Slide the ferrule over the braided shield and onto th e connector until the ferrule butts against the shoulder on the connector body. 5. Place the ferrule on the appropriate crimping cha mber of the anvil die so that the shoulder on the connector body is close to the edge of the die. NOTE i T o determine the appropriate crimping chamber, observe the markings above the crimping chambers, and refer to the instructions packaged with the connector. 6. While holding the assembly together, begin to close the tool handles. Keep holding the assembly until the dies have closed enough to clamp the assembly in place. 7. Carefully close the tool handles until the ratchet r eleases. 8. Allow the tool handles to open fully and remove the crimped connector from the dies. CAUTION Damaged product must not be used. If damaged product is evident, it must be cut from the wire and replaced with a new one. Contacts or connectors must not be reterminated. 5. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 5.1. Daily Maintenance 1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants with a clean, soft brush, or a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Do NOT use any objects that could damage the dies or tool. 2. Make sure that the proper die retaining screws ar e properly secured. 3. When the dies are not in use, store them in a cle an, dry area. When the tool is not in use, store it with the handles closed to prevent objects from becoming lodged within the jaws. 5.2. Visual Inspection 1. Remove all lubrication and accumulated film from the dies by immersing the dies in a suitable commercial degreaser. 2. Make certain that all die retaining screws and die comp onents are properly secured. 3. Inspect the crimping surf aces for flattened, chipped, worn, or cracked areas. If damage is evident, the dies must be replaced. Refer to Section 6, REPLACEMENT. 5.3. Measuring Die Opening The die assembly will perform correctly as long as: (1) the product specified is correct for the application, 2) the specific die assembly is used, (3) the die assembly has been measured to ensure that the op enings are correct, and (4) the die assembly bottoms. Figure 3 provides information on die opening sizes. For specific applications where wir e stiffness, material, or insulation may give different than standard performance, it may be necessary to measure the crimped ferrule, rather than to verify the size of the die opening. This inspection requires the use of a cone or modified micrometer (Crimp Height Comparator). Refer to 408-7424 for operating information and ordering information concerning crimp height comparators.