Insulation Crimp
Adjustment Lever
Front of Tool
(Contact Side)
Contact Support
Crimpers
Anvils
Ratchet
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Instruction Sheet
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Hand Crimping Tool 90260-1
07 SEP 11 Rev B
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.
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
Hand Crimping Tool 90260-1 is designed to crimp the
Type XI loose piece (LP) contacts listed in Figure 2.
Read these instructions thoroughly before crimping
any contacts.
NOTE
i
All dimensions in this document are in metric units
[with U.S. customary units in brackets]. Figures and
illustrations are for identification only and are not
drawn to scale.
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1)
This tool features two fixed dies (crimpers), two
movable dies (anvils), an insulation crimp adjustment
lever, a contact locator/insulation stop, a contact
support, and a ratchet.
The insulation crimp adjustment lever is used to
regulate the crimp height of the contact insulation
barrel. For detailed information on using the
adjustment lever, refer to Section 4, INSULATION
CRIMP ADJUSTMENT.
The contact locator/insulation stop positions the
contact between the crimping dies. In addition, the
locator/insulation stop aids in locating the wire in the
contact. In use, it rests in the contact locator slot. See
Figures 2 and 3.
The contact support prevents the contact from
bending during the crimping operation.
The ratchet ensures full crimping of the contact. Once
engaged, the ratchet will not release until the tool
handles have been fully closed.
CAUTION
!
The crimping dies bottom before the ratchet
releases. This is a design feature that assures
maximum electrical and tensile performance of the
crimp. Do NOT re-adjust the ratchet.
Wire Barrel
Insulation Barrel
Locator Slot
Wire Strip Length
4.37 [.171]
WIRE
CRIMP SECTION
(Wire Size
Marking)
CONTACT NO.
SIZE
(AWG)
INSUL
DIA
LP
STRIP
22 to 24
1.58
[.062]
22 - 24
203802-3
†
203802-4
†
203816-3
‡
203816-4
‡
203816-5
‡
203802-1
†
203802-2
†
203816-1
‡
203816-2
‡
203816-6
‡
20
20
†
Socket
‡
Pin
Figure 2
