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Dimensions shown in inches (mm)

Specifications and dimensions subject to change

Cannon KJL/KJ/KJA/KJB

MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II, III Connectors

Wire Stripping

Wire Size

A

22D or 22M*

20

16

12

* For reference only

A

.125 (3.18)

.188 (4.77)

.188 (4.77)

.188 (4.77)

Strip insulation from end of wire to be crimped.

(See table for proper stripping dimensions.) Do not

cut or damage wire strands.

VISUAL INSPECTION HOLE

1. Insert stripped wire into contact crimp pot.

Wire must be visible thru inspection hole.

3. Release crimped contact and wire from tool. Be

certain the wire is visible thru inspection hole in

contact.

2. Using correct crimp tool and locator, cycle the tool once to be sure the indentors are open. Insert

contact and wire into locator. Squeeze tool handles firmly and completely to insure a proper crimp. The

tool will not release unless the crimp indentors in the tool head have been fully actuated.

Contact Insertion

Contact Extraction

3. Press tool against contact shoulder and, with

firm and even pressure, insert wired contact and

tool tip into center contact cavity. A slight click may

be heard as metal retaining tines snap into place

behind contact shoulder.

2. Using proper plastic or metal insertion tool for

corresponding contact, position wire in tip of the tool

so that the tool tip butts up against the contact

shoulder.

1. Remove hardware from plug or receptacle and

slip over wire bundle in proper order for

reassembly.

1. Remove hardware from plug or receptacle

and slide hardware back along wire bundle.

2. Using plastic or metal extraction tool with proper

color code corresponding to contact size, place wire in

tool.

3. Insert tool into contact cavity until tool tip

bottoms against the contact shoulder, expanding

clip retaining tines.

6. Reassemble plug or receptacle.

5. Fill any empty wire cavities with wire sealing plugs, and

4. Hold wire firmly in tool and extract wired

contact and tool. Repeat operation for all

contacts to be extracted.

5. After all contacts are inserted, fill any empty

cavities with wire sealing plugs, Ressemble plug

or receptacle hardware.

4. Remove tool and pull back lightly on wire to make

sure contact is properly seated. Repeat operation with

remainder of contacts to be inserted, beginning with

the center cavity and working outward in alternating

rows.

Assembly Instructions

Contact Crimping