User Manual

To Replace a Cartridge on Tools without a

Release Tab

While holding the tool, depress the lever and grasp the

cartridge on both sides. Then pull cartridge straight

down and out. If necessary, tap the tool on a hard

surface to free the cartridge. Reverse this process for

cartridge installation and snap the cartridge in place.

Move fingers away from cartridge and let go of lever.

Matching Tool and Cartridge Colors to Cable Types

Tool Color Cartridge Color Cable Type

Yellow Black 6 and 59

Yellow Blue 6 and 59 Plenum

Yellow Blue 7/11 Plenum

Blue Blue 7 and 11

Yellow White 6 Tri-Shield

Green Yellow Belden Mini

Green Smoke Gray CommScope and Times Fiber Mini

When Using the CPT for 11 Series Cable

1. For best results with the CPT-1100, spin the tool

slowly in one direction only. If you are right-

handed, turn the tool away from you. If you are

left-handed, turn the tool toward you.

2. Extend the cable slightly past the end of the tool,

and then once stripped, cut your center conductor

to length.

When Preparing Quad Shield Cables

1. When using quad shield cable, it is important not

to remove any of the braid.

2. After jacket is removed: Fold back first layer of

braid, remove foil, fold back second layer of braid.

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