CD-720-4

CT-720 Compression Connector Installation Tool Maintenance & Inspection Sheet Maintenance and Inspection procedures should be performed at least once a month, whenever damage has occurred, or as often as operating conditions warrant. VISUAL INSPECTION 1. Visually inspect tool for missing or loose pins and connecting hardware. 2. Visually inspect the installing dies for worn, chipped or cracked surfaces. Damaged dies are objectionable and may go undetected when gauging the die closure (see reverse side). 3. If parts are missing or damaged, contact your local Panduit Sales Office for information on repair or replacement of tools. TOOL ADJUSTMENT 1. Insert die into recess and firmly tighten die retention screw. 2. Lay tool on flat surface and close handles until jaw just contacts die. Measure distance between grips as shown in Figure 1. This distance should measure between 10" and 13". 3. If distance is less than 10", turn adjustment screw clockwise; if more than 13", turn screw counterclockwise. CAUTION Panduit tools CT-720-3CC and CT-720-7CC are equipped with a controlled cycle mechanism. Keep fingers clear of die closure during gauging procedure. Copyright  2001 Panduit Corp. All Rights Reserved Figure 1 PA22182A01 10/2001 1 DIE CLOSURE GAUGING NOTE: Die closure gauging requires a pair of precision calipers capable of accurately measuring inside pocket dimensions. MEASURE IN BOTH DIRECTIONS Figure 2 1. Clean the die surfaces before gauging. 2. Close handles until jaw and die are fully bottomed. 3. Using precision calipers, measure the die pocket (ensure the measurement is taken across the parallel surfaces of the die) as shown in Figure 2. CT-720 DIE CLOSURE RANGE TABLE DIE PART COLOR CODE & DIA. "D” NUMBER INDEX NUMBER MIN.- MAX. RED P21 .195 - .211 BLUE P24 .224 - .240 GREY P29 .254 - .271 BROWN P33 .303 - .321 GREEN P37 .344 - .364 PINK P42 .393 - .413 BLK/GLD P45 .412 - .433 ORN/TAN P50 .479 - .502 PUR/OLV P54 .522 - .545 YEL/RBY P62 .574 - .599 CD-720-4 WHITE P66 .654 - .682 CD-720-5 RED P71 .692 - .720 CD-720-6 BLUE P76 .757 - .787 CD-720-7 BROWN P87 .885 - .919 RED PV8 .273 - .287 BLUE PV6 .317 - .331 YELLOW PV4 .381 - .395 RED PV2 .464 - .479 CD-720-1 4. Compare the measured value to the CT720 die closure range table on the right. 5. If the measured value falls into the specified range, the die closure is dimensionally correct. If the measured value is out of range, contact Panduit Tool Service Department at: 1-888-506-5400, ext. 3255. LUBRICATION 1. Wipe tool and dies clean with a lint free cloth. 2. Lubricate pivot pins with SAE20 or equivalent machine oil. Copyright  2001 Panduit Corp. All Rights Reserved CD-720-2 CD-720-3 CD-720PV8-2 PA22182A01 10/2001 2