408-9786 Datasheet, PDF (1/6 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools.

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Crimping Dies for SOLISTRAND*
Terminals and Splices
Instruction Sheet
408-9786
19 OCT 11 Rev D
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.
Crimping Dies for Head
Numbers 69065, 69067,
and Hand Tool 59973-1
Push Nest Into Yoke
Yoke
Nest
Place Screwdriver Here
to Remove Dies
Push Indenter Into Ram
Indenter
Ram Advanced
Hydraulic Hand Tool 59973-1
Latch Pin Removed
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet provides instruction on
application and maintenance and inspection
procedures for dies that crimp SOLISTRAND ring
tongue terminals, butt splices, and parallel splices.
These dies are used to crimp product on solid or
stranded copper wires 6.637-117.049 mm² 
[13.1-231 MCM]. The dies are used in Hydraulic
Heads 69065, 69067 and Hydraulic Hand Tool 
59973-1.
Read these instructions, and all applicable references,
before inserting any die assemblies and crimping any
terminals. See Figure 2.
NOTE
i
Dimensions on this document are in metric units
with [U.S. customary units in brackets}. Figures and
illustrations are for reference only and are not
drawn to scale.
Reason for revision is give in Section 7, REVISION
SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1)
Each die assembly consists of a nest and an indenter,
ordered separately, which are retained in the crimping
head by ball plungers. The nest is positioned in the
yoke of the crimping head and the indenter is
positioned in the ram of the tool, in all applications.
3. DIE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
Refer to Figure 2 and determine the correct die
assembly, wire size, proper product number, and
which tool head is correct to use.
DANGER
STOP
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY. Exercise extreme
caution when using power unit. Avoid depressing
foot switch or trigger control when installing or
removing die assemblies.
3.1. Die Installation
1. Remove latch pin on head of crimping head and
open yoke.
2. Push nest into yoke until nest snaps into position.
3. Activate power unit to advance ram to
approximate position shown in Figure 1.
4. Push indenter in ram until indenter snaps into
position.
5. Return ram to the down position.
6. Close yoke and insert latch pin.
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