Instruction Sheet
Hand Crimping Tools
408--1791
LOC B
1
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24 AUG 10 Rev L
69156- 1 and 69241- 1
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
Crimping
Dies
CERTI--CRIMP*
Tool Ratchet
1. INTRODUCTION
Hand Crimping Tools 69156--1 and 69241--1, see
Figure 1, are designed to crimp TERMASPLICE*
splices on coaxial or shielded cables within a primary
insulation diameter range as listed in Figure 2. Splice
lead and ground wire sizes 24 through 20 AWG are
simultaneously crimped in the splice with the shielded
or coaxial cable. Read these instructions thoroughly
before using the tools.
Reasons for reissue of this document are provided in
Section 6, REVISION SUMMARY.
Dimensions on this sheet are in millimeters [with
inches in brackets].
2. DESCRIPTION
The tool (shown in Figure 1) features two sets of
crimping dies and a CERTI--CRIMP ratchet.
One die set crimps the cable center conductor and
the splice lead conductor in a parallel splice; and the
other set crimps the cable braid and ground wire
conductor together in a parallel braid splice. Both
crimps are simultaneously accomplished with one
operating cycle of the tool.
The CERTI--CRIMP ratchet ensures full crimping of
the splice. Once engaged, the ratchet will not release
until the handles have FULLY closed.
The crimping dies bottom before the
CERTI--CRIMP tool ratchet releases. This design
feature ensures maximum electrical and tensile
performance of the crimp. Do NOT re--adjust the
ratchet.
3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
Each hand tool is coated with a preservative to
prevent rust or corrosion. Wipe this preservative
from the tool, particularly from the crimping jaws,
before using the tool.
The crimping procedure requires two separate
operations. First, the cable and wires must be
prepared and assembled in the splice; then the entire
assembly is crimped using the hand tool.
3.1. Cable / Wire Preparation and Assembly
Select the proper cable, splice lead, and ground wire
and strip to the dimensions shown in Figure 2. Then
refer to Figure 3, and proceed as follows:
1. Slightly twist the cable center conductor strands.
2. Flare the cable braid so that it will easily slide
over the support sleeve of the splice.
3. Carefully insert cable into splice so that the
center--conductor insulation passes through the
support sleeve and the braid passes over and
around the support sleeve. Continue to insert cable
until the stripped center conductor enters parallel
splice area and insulator bottoms in support
sleeve.
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