408-32084 Datasheet, PDF (2/5 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools

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The die set consists of an indenter (upper die) and an anvil (lower die). The tool frame holds a die assembly
with two crimping chambers. See Figure 1. Die retaining screws are used to secure the dies in the tool frame.
The tool features a ratchet and an adjustment wheel with a range of settings. The ratchet ensures that the tool
has completed the cycle and will not release until the handles have been FULLY closed, unless the emergency
ratchet release is rotated to manually release the ratchet. The adjustment wheel controls the amount of handle
pressure exerted on the dies during the crimping procedure.
CAUTION
The dies bottom before the ratchet releases. This feature ensures maximum tensile performance of the crimp. DO NOT re-
adjust the ratchet.
3. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF DIE SET AND LOCATOR ASSEMBLY (Figure 1)
1. Open the tool handles and remove the two die retaining screws from the tool jaws.
2. Place the wire anvil so that the chamfered side and the marked surfaces face outward, when mounted
in the moving jaw of the tool frame.
3. Insert the die retaining screw through the jaw and through the anvil die, and tighten the screw just
enough to hold the die in place. Do not tighten the screw completely at this time.
4. Place the wire crimper so that the chamfered side and the marked surface face outward, when
mounted in the stationary jaw of the tool frame.
5. Insert the die retaining screw through the jaw and through the crimper die, and tighten the screw just
enough to hold the die in place. Do not tighten the screw completely at this time.
6. Carefully close the tool handles, making sure that the anvil and crimper align properly. Continue
closing the tool handles until the ratchet in the tool frame has engaged sufficiently to hold the anvil and
crimper in place, then tighten both die retaining screws.
7. Place the nut onto the end of the long screw and tighten the nut enough to hold the locator assembly
in place.
8. To disassemble, close the tool handles until the ratchet releases, remove the nut, locator assembly,
the four die retaining screws, and slide the anvil and crimper out of the tool jaws.
NOTE
The ratchet has detents with audible “clicks” as the handles are closed. The ratchet releases on the sixth “click”.
4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
NOTE
The tool is provided with a crimp adjustment feature. Initially, the crimp height should be verified as specified in Figure 3. Refer
to Section 5, Crimp Height Inspection, and Section 6, Crimp Height Adjustment, to verify crimp height before using the tool to
crimp desired contacts and wire sizes.
Refer to the table in Figure 1 and select wire of the specified size and insulation diameter. Strip the wire to the
length indicated in Figure 1, taking care not to nick or cut wire strands.
Locator
Rev B
Figure 2
Back of Tool
(Wire Side)
Insert
Wire
Here
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