408-8738 Datasheet, PDF (2/6 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools

408-8738
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are provided in Section 8, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
The tool frame features a stationary jaw and handle, a moving jaw and handle, and an adjustable ratchet that
ensures full crimping. The tool frame holds the die assembly. Refer to Figure 1.
The die assembly consists of an insulation stuffer, wire stuffer, housing support, housing guides, and mounting
and retaining hardware.
3. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF DIE ASSEMBLY
1. Close the tool handles until the ratchet releases, then allow the handles to open fully. If present,
remove both retaining screws from the tool frame.
2. Orient the insulation stuffer as shown in Figure 2, and insert it into the stationary jaw of the tool frame.
Align the holes with the associated holes in the tool frame. Insert the short retaining pins and short
retaining screw into the holes in the tool frame. Tighten the screw.
3. Orient the housing support as shown in Figure 2, and insert it into the moving jaw of the tool frame.
Align the holes with the associated holes in the tool frame. Orient the right housing guide as shown,
and mount it onto the tool frame using the long retaining pins. Insert the long retaining screw through
the hole in the right housing guide. Tighten the screw.
4. Refer to Figure 2. Orient the left housing guide as shown, and secure it onto the tool frame using the
tension adjusting nut. Tighten the tension adjusting nut using an assembled modular plug connector
assembly.
NOTE
Adjust the tension adjusting nut to allow the assembly to fit (snugly).
5. Carefully close the tool handles, making sure that the parts align properly.
6. To disassemble, close the tool handles until the ratchet releases. Remove the nut, screws, housing
guides, retaining pins, housing support, and insulation stuffer out of the tool frame jaws.
Tension
Adjusting Nut
Tool Frame
Left Housing
Guide
Insulation
Stuffer
Wire Stuffer
Socket Head Cap Screw
(Retains Wire Stuffer, Ref)
Housing
Support
Right Housing
Guide
Figure 2
Short Retaining Pin
(2 Places)
Short Retaining
Screw
Long Retaining
Pin (2 Places)
Long Retaining
Screw
4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
Before proceeding, refer to the applicable Application Specification: 114-22008 (Category 5e EMT) or
114-13035 and 114-93006 (Category 6 shielded), and ensure the following:
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