Extraction/Lance Reset Tool
843996-6
PROPER USE GUIDELINES
408-10020
09 MAY 11 Rev C
Instruction Sheet
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Lance Release Tip
Lance Reset Portion
Handle
Locking Lance
Micro MATE-N-LOCK*
Receptacle Contact
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
Extraction/Lance Reset Tool 843996-6 is designed to
remove Micro MATE-N-LOK receptacle contacts from
a housing and reset overly depressed contact locking
lances. See Figure 1.
Read these instructions thoroughly before attempting
to remove any contacts or resetting the locking lance.
NOTE
All dimensions are in millimeters (followed by
inches in brackets). Figures and illustrations are for
reference only, and are not drawn to scale.
3. USING THE TOOL
(See Figure 2
3.1. Extraction
1. While holding the housing, grasp the wire at
the back of the housing, and push forward toward
the mating end of the housing to disengage the
contact locking lance from the shoulder of the
circuit cavity.
2. Fully insert the extraction tool tip into the
window adjacent to the circuit cavity until it
bottoms inside the window.
3. Pull back lightly on the wire and, if necessary,
move the tool just enough to release the contact
locking lance.
4. Pull the contact from the housing, then remove
the tool.
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Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 5, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
The tool features a handle marked with the part
number, a contact lance release tip, locking lance
reset portion, and tool stop. The contact lance release
tip is designed to depress the contact locking lance to
allow extraction of the contact. The tool stop prevents
over-insertion of the tip. The lance reset portion is
designed to reposition an overly depressed locking
lance to the proper height assuring retention of the
contact in the housing.
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3.2. Locking Lance Reset
(See Figure 3)
Check compatibility of the contact and tool, then
proceed as follows:
1. Orient the lance reset portion so that the taper
is facing the contact locking lance.
3. Remove the tool. The contact is ready for
re-insertion into the housing.s.
NOTE
Damaged contacts should not be used. If a
damaged contact is evident, it should be cut from
the wire and replaced with a new one.
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Extraction
Wires
Back of
Housing
Window
4. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
The tool should conform to the dimensions provided in
Figure . It is recommended that each tool be inspected
upon arrival to be sure it has not been damaged in
transit and at regularly scheduled intervals to be sure it
remains functional.
Keep the tool clean.
5. REVISION SUMMMARUY
Tip of Tool
Since the previous release of this instruction sheet,
the new company logo has been applied
Figure 2
Reset Locking Lance
Side View
Lance Reset
Portion
Contact Locking
Lance
Top View
Lance Reset Portion
Contact Locking Lance
Figure 3
2. Keep the lance reset portion against the
contact and slide it towards the base of the
contact locking lance until it bottom
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