408-8704 Datasheet, PDF (4/7 Pages) Tyco Electronics – Depress the upper release button located in the C–head and slide the nest into place.

Crimping Die Assemblies
408-8704
Splices with Step-Down Adapter
Step-Down
Adapter
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WIRE SIZE
(AWG)
STEP
8 to 12-10
6 to 8
CRIMPING
DIE
1490597-1
1490598-1
DIE AND
SPLICE
COLOR CODE
RED
BLUE
STEP-DOWN
ADAPTER
COLOR CODE
Yellow
Red
Figure 6
3. Insert stripped wire into the wire barrel of the
end of the splice to be crimped until the wire
bottoms against the wire stop within the splice.
Refer to Figure 3.
4. Remove crimping head latch pin, and open
yoke.
5. Place the splice in the stationary die. Grasp the
end of the splice to be crimped and point the
opposite end toward the top of the head yoke at
approximately a 30_ angle. Rotate the end of the
splice to be crimped into the die. Position the edge
of the window indent against the locator. Refer to
Figure 5.
6. Holding the splice in place, close the yoke and
insert the latch pin.
CAUTION
!
Be sure that the latch pin is fully inserted, or
damage to the dies and tool or head will occur
when the tool is activated.
7. Holding the wire in place, activate tool or power
unit to complete first wire barrel crimp.
8. When crimp is completed, remove the latch pin,
open the yoke and remove splice.
NOTE
i
If splice sticks in die after crimping, apply a
rocking action to the splice to remove it from the
die. Wipe light oil on dies to reduce sticking, or
use spray dry lubricant.
9. To crimp the other half of splice, reposition
uncrimped end of splice in the stationary die and
follow the same procedure used to crimp the first
half of splice.
10. Inspect the crimp according to Section 5.
5. CRIMP INSPECTION
Inspect crimped terminals and splices by checking the
features described in Figure 7. Use only the terminals
and splices that meet the conditions shown in the
“ACCEPT” column.
6. MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION
DANGER
To avoid personal injury, ALWAYS release
hydraulic pressure to hose or control and
disconnect power unit from power supply before
performing maintenance or inspection procedure.
Each crimping die is thoroughly inspected before
packaging. Since there is a possibility of damage
during shipment, the crimping die should be inspected
immediately upon arrival at your facility.
Regular inspections should be performed by quality
control personnel. A record of scheduled inspections
should remain with the dies and/or be supplied to
supervisory personnel responsible for the dies.
Though recommendations call for at least one
inspection a month, the inspection frequency should
be based on the amount of use, ambient working
conditions, operator training and skill, and established
company standards.
6.1. Daily Maintenance
It is recommended that each operator of the dies be
made aware of—and responsible for—the following
steps of daily maintenance:
1. Remove dust, dirt, and other contaminants with
a clean brush, or a soft, lint–free cloth. Do NOT
use objects that could damage the dies.
2. Make certain the dies are protected with a THIN
coat of any good SAE 20 motor oil. Do not oil
excessively.
3. When the dies are not in use, mate them and
store in a clean, dry area.
6.2. Visual Inspection
1. Remove all lubrication and accumulated film by
immersing the dies in a suitable commercial
degreaser that will not affect paint or plastic
material.
2. Make sure all die components are in place. If
replacements are necessary, refer to the
replacement parts listed in Figure 10.
3. Check components for wear. Remove and
replace worn components.
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