408-1610
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Rev M
Figure 2 (End)
NOTE
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Refer to tool label for color code information. Note
that Figure 2 indicates the number of dots that
appear embossed on a crimped terminal, splice or
cap. Observe the dot code on finished crimp to
insure that correct product and tool combination
was used.
NOTE
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Dot code will disappear after heat sealing
environment sealed splices.
4. WIRE STRIPPING AND CRIMPING PROCEDURES
NOTE
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Refer to Section 5 for insulation crimp adjustment.
CAUTION
!
Do not re-terminate the splices or terminals.
4.1. PIDG and PLASTI-GRIP Terminals and Splices
1. Strip wire to dimensions listed in Figure 2.
NOTE
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Do not use wires with nicked or missing conductor
strands
2. Open crimping dies by closing handles until
ratchet releases. See Figure 1. Note, that once
ratchet is engaged, handles cannot be opened until
they are first fully closed.
Crimp the color coded terminals and splices in the
matching color coded portion of the tool. Refer to
Section 3.
3. Place terminal in crimping dies so that terminal
tongue slides under locator. See Figure 3.
4. Raise locator and place splice under locator as
shown in Figure 4. Splice window indent faces top
of tool.
NOTE
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To properly position pre-insulated sealed splice,
apply and maintain pressure against end of splice
until Step 5 is completed. See Figure 4.
5. Press quick take-up trigger and close handles
until terminal or splice is held firmly in place. Do not
deform terminal or splice wire barrel.
6. Insert stripped wire into terminal until conductor
butts against locator. See Figure 3. Insert stripped
wire into splice until conductor butts against splice
wire stop. See Figure 4.
NOTE
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Do not allow wire insulation to enter wire barrel.
7. Hold wire in position and complete crimp by
closing handles until the ratchet releases.
8. Refer to Section 6 and Figure 6 or Figure 7 for
terminal or splice "Crimp Inspection" procedure.
