Figure 1
NOTE: For convenience, before placing wire(s) in the
connector, partially close the handles of the tool until
indentor die touches the connector.
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. ERG4811, ERG4801, ERG4802, ERG4804 & ERG4806
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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 this 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 fill 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.
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.
1. Refer to the instruction sheet enclosed with the connectors.
2. Select proper connector to be installed on wire(s).
3. Select proper installing tool. (Refer to table 1).
4. Open tool handles fully.
5. Position connector barrel in center of die nest with bottom
of barrel resting on die indentor, and open end of barrel
facing into die nest.
6. Insert wire(s) into the connector. Refer to connector instruction
sheet for proper wire arrangement, see note at right.
7. Compress the connector by squeezing tool handles until
the SHURE STAKE® mechanism cycle has been completed.
Release handles to open tool.
8. Remove crimped connector from tool.
1.1
1.0
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
DIE NEST
CONNECTOR
DIE INDENTOR
WIRES
Figure 2
