Hawk Discrete Wire Termination Machine
3. Be sure all guards are in place. Both the
operator and bystanders must wear approved
safety glasses when terminator is in operation.
NEVER
operate this terminator without guards in
place.
4. Make sure the unit is plugged into a grounded
outlet. Check the connection at both ends of the
power cord. Also check that the power cord is
not damaged or in danger of being damaged.
5. Check that the terminator position is suitable for
the operator’s size. The foot pedal should be
positioned for ease of use. A stool or chair with
adjustable height and backrest should be
provided for maximum comfort and back support
to the operator.
The machine should be located parallel and
approximately 150mm (6 in) from the edge of
the table. A chair or stool, with adjustable height
and back rest, should be provided for maximum
comfort and back support for the operator.
6. Be sure all setup procedures were followed and
that terminations are within specifications. See
Appendix A for termination specifications.
6. To load wires, insert appropriate wire under
termination punches until it stops. The wire
must be perpendicular to the face of the tooling
and not angled up or down. See Figure 2-7 and
2-8 for correct position. When the wire is in the
correct position, press the foot switch
7. Repeat operation until connector is complete.
Machine will automatically reset and loaded
connector is ready for removal.
8. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 then remove connector
by pulling the wires briskly to the left.
9. Repeat steps 6 through 8 until tube is empty or
the run is complete.
NOTE:
The machine should be kept clean and free
of carrier strips and other debris.
2.8
Operation
1. Set housing and shuttle stops and circuit
counter as described in Sections 2.2 and 2.6.
2. Turn air "on" and push reset button to reset
nest to the #1 position.
3. Load a tube of connectors with the terminals up
and forward.
4. To start cycle, pull connector shift nest knob
forward.
5. When the connector is in the shift nest, push
the shift nest knob all the way "in". This will
load the connector into the nest, ready for
termination. If a connector is already in the nest
it will automatically cycle through the insertion
cycle and be ready for removal.
Figure 2-6
WIRE
WIRE STOP
TERMINAL
Figure 2-7
Order No TM-011200949
Revision: D
Release Date: 02-16-97
Revision Date: 03-03-11
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