Figure 1
IMPORTANT:
Read and understand all of the instructions and safety
information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool.
COMFORT CRIMP
®
SHURE STAKE
®
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAT. NOS. ERG811, ERG1801, ERG1802, ERG1804 & ERG1806
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To release the SHURE STAKE
®
mechanism, push up on
the release bar until the ratchet teeth are disengaged.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES:
1. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE TOOL.
Read this Instruction
Sheet. Become aware of proper tool usage as well as the potential
hazards that could occur.
2. DO NOT ABUSE TOOL.
Prevent damage by handling with
reasonable care.
3. MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE.
Keep tool in good condition at all
times. Keep it clean for proper performance.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT.
Poor lighting and
cluttered area invite accidents.
5. USE SAFTEY GLASSES.
6. DO NOT OVER-REACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
7. NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE A CONNECTION TO A “HOT” LINE.
Never
assume the power is OFF! Determine beforehand if any electrical
hazard could exist before making a connection to a line or wire.
DESCRIPTION:
Each tool in a series, see Figure 1, is a hand operated crimping tool
utilizing non-interchangeable dies for installing certain Thomas & Betts
insulation piercing connectors on magnet wire. Incorporated in each
tool is a ratchet type SHURE STAKE
®
mechanism which prevents
opening of the dies until a preset crimping pressure is reached, at
which point the handles can be released and the tool opened.
For certain wire combinations the dies will bottom (close), while for
others, because of the wire fi ll factor and type of wire, the dies will not
bottom. In order to produce an acceptable connection it is necessary
to operate the crimping tool with suitable hand pressure which is
controlled by the SHURE STAKE
®
mechanism. The tool should be
checked periodically to ensure proper adjustment. This procedure is
described in succeeding paragraphs.
Operational Check & Maintenance
OPERATION CHECK
1. Check operation of the tool periodically to insure its proper
adjustment. Continuous use of the tool will cause gradual wear of
movable parts. This in turn will cause the preset crimping pressure
to gradually decrease and the connector gaging to increase.
2. Once the connector gaging exceeds a specifi c value (based on the
size and type of wire), the connection will no longer be acceptable.
3. At this point, discontinue use of the tool.
4. To check the operation of the SHURE STAKE® mechanism and
connector gaging, a specifi c connector/wire combination should
be crimped and its gaging measured. (Refer to table 1, fi gure 3 and
fi gure 4, for specifi c wire combinations and only use copper.)
IMPORTANT: Crimped connector gaging should be checked regularly to insure that acceptable connections are being made.
MAINTENANCE
1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants with a clean
brush or a soft, lint-free cloth.
2. DO NOT use on objects that could damage the tool.
3. Make certain all pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces are
protected with a THIN coat of any good SAE No. 20 motor oil.
DO NOT oil excessively.
4. Keep handles closed when not in use to prevent objects from
becoming lodged in the crimping dies.
WARNING
HANDLES ARE NON-INSULATING.
DO NOT CRIMP ON HOT ENERGIZED WIRES
.
WARNING
KEEP ALL BODY PARTS AWAY FROM DIE NEST
DURING GAGING OR CRIMPING PROCEDURE.