408-8704 Datasheet, PDF (1/7 Pages) Tyco Electronics – Depress the upper release button located in the C–head and slide the nest into place.

Crimping Die Assemblies
1490406-1, 1490597-1, 1490598-1,
1490599-1, and 1490700-1
Instruction Sheet
408-8704
06 OCT 08 Rev A
PROPER USE GUIDELINES
Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools. Hand tools are intended for occasional use and low volume
applications. A wide selection of powered application equipment for extended-use, production operations is available.
Stationary Die
(Nest)
NOTE
i
All dimensions on this document are in metric
units [with U.S. customary units in brackets].
Figures and illustrations are for identification only
and are not drawn to scale.
2. DESCRIPTION
Each crimping die consists of a stationary die (nest)
and a moving die (anvil). The stationary die features a
locator. Each die contains a color code dot that
matches the color code of the terminal and splice.
When mated, the dies form a crimping chamber.
3. DIE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL (Figure 2)
CAUTION
Do not operate tool without the dies.
!
Moving Die
(Anvil)
DANGER
To avoid personal injury, ALWAYS release
hydraulic pressure to hose or control and
disconnect power unit from power supply before
installing or removing dies.
CRIMPING
DIE
COLOR
CODE
DOT
WIRE
SIZE,
AWG
HEAD OR TOOL
1490597-1
Red
8
1490598-1
Blue
6
1490599-1 Yellow
4
Hydraulic Crimping Heads
1490745-1, 1490746-1,
D 1490747-1, 1976230-1 , or
Hydraulic Hand Tools
1490748-1, 1490749-1
1490406-1
Red
1490700-1
Blue
2
1/0
Hydraulic Crimping Heads
D 1490746-1, 1976230-1 , or
Hydraulic Hand Tool 1490749-1
D Not to be used for splices
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
These crimping die assemblies listed in Figure 1
crimp TERMINYL* terminals and splices onto wire
sizes 8 through 1/0 AWG. Refer to Figure 1 to ensure
compatibility of crimping die, head or tool, and wire
size.
For detailed information about the head or tool, refer
to the instructions packaged with the head or tool.
3.1. Die Installation
1. Depress the upper release button located in the
C–head and slide the nest into place.
2. Release the button and rock the die back and
forth until the nest snaps in place.
3. Activate the power unit until the lower die
release button located in the ram is exposed.
4. Depress the release button and slide the
indenter into place.
5. Release the button and rock the indenter
back–and–forth until the die snaps in place.
6. Return the ram to the down position.
CAUTION
!
To avoid damage to the dies, be sure that the
moving and stationary dies are properly oriented.
3.2. Die Removal
Ensure that the possibility of accidental activation of
the hydraulic power unit has been eliminated, and
proceed as follows:
1. Depress the upper release button located in the
C–head and slide the nest out of the head.
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