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Rev A
6. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE
TE Connectivity recommends that a maintenance and
inspection program be performed periodically to
ensure dependable and uniform terminations. Though
recommendations call for at least one inspection a
month, frequency of inspection depends on:
1. The care, amount of use, and handling of the
hand tool.
2. The presence of abnormal amounts of dust 
and dirt.
3. The degree of operator skill.
4. Your own established standards.
The hand tool is inspected before being shipped;
however, it is recommended that the tool be inspected
immediately upon arrival to ensure that the tool has
not been damaged during shipment.
6.1. Daily Maintenance
1. Hand tool should be immersed (handles partially
closed) in a reliable commercial degreasing
compound to remove accumulated dirt, grease, and
foreign matter. When degreasing compound is not
available, tool may be wiped clean with a soft, lint-
free cloth. Do NOT use hard or abrasive objects that
could damage the tool.
2. Make certain that the pins are in place.
3. All pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces should
be protected with a THIN coat of any good SAE 20
motor oil. Do not oil excessively.
4. When the tool is not in use, keep handles closed
to prevent objects from becoming lodged in the
platen blocks. Store the tool in a clean, dry area.
6.2. Periodic Inspection
A. Lubrication
Lubricate all pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces
with SAE 20 motor oil as follows:
Tool used in daily production - lubricate daily
Tool used daily (occasional) - lubricate weekly
Tool used weekly - lubricate monthly
Wipe excess oil from tool, particularly from terminating
area. Oil transferred from the terminating area onto
certain terminations may affect the electrical
characteristics of an application.
B. Visual Inspection
Inspect tool frame assembly for worn, cracked, or
broken platen blocks. If damage is evident, contact a
TE representative.
7. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
Order additional tool frames and platen blocks through
your TE representative, or call 1-800-526-5142, or
send a facsimile of your purchase order to 717-986-
7605, or write to:
CUSTOMER SERVICE (038-035)
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
PO BOX 3608
HARRISBURG PA 17105-3608
For customer repair service, call 1-800-526-5136.
8. REVISION SUMMARY
Since the previous version of this document, the
following changes were made:
• Consolidated items in last column of Figure 2 
for clarity.
• Updated document to corporate requirements