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PATENT #7,243,429
TSK8000 MANUAL
TSK8000-M
REV E
1.0
Introduction ................................................. 1
1.1
Overview of Existing Practices
..................... 1
1.2
Product Overview ......................................... 2
1.3
Cable Variances ............................................ 2
2.0
Tool Features ............................................... 3
2.1
TS8000 Key Features
................................... 3
2.2
Interchangeable Dies .................................... 3
3.0
Die and Die Container Information ........... 4
3.1
Definitions
..................................................... 4
3.2
Die Set Identification .................................... 4
3.3
Die Set Part Numbering System .................. 5
3.4
Die Set Selection Notes ................................ 6
3.5
Cable Diameter Gauge Card ........................ 6
4.0
Tool Anatomy .............................................. 8
5.0
TS8000 Operation Overview .......................9
5.1
Opening and Closing
.................................... 9
5.2
Installing Dies.............................................. 10
5.3
Release Arms to Operate Tool .................... 11
5.4
Setting Cable Strip Length ......................... 12
5.5
Inserting Cable ............................................ 13
5.6
Stripping the Cable ..................................... 14
5.7
Crack and Peel the Jacket ......................... 15
5.8
Damage or Improper Strip .......................... 16
6.0
Depth Control Knobs ................................ 17
6.1
Adjusting Blade Depth ................................ 18
7.0
TS8000 Testing Procedures ..................... 19
7.1
TS8000 Strip Test Procedures .................... 18
7.2
Accuracy of Strip Test ................................ 18
8.0
Quality Check When Inserting Dies ........ 18
9.0
TS8000 Specifications .............................. 19
9.1
Tool Specifications
...................................... 20
9.2
Cable Specifications ................................... 20
9.3
Other Cable Specifications ......................... 20
10.0
NEMA WC 27500 Shielded and Unshielded
Cable Part Numbering System ................ 21
11.0
Jacket Material ......................................... 22
12.0
Troubleshooting ........................................ 23
12.1
Tool Arms Will Not Open
............................ 23
12.2 Arms Will Not Stay Closed With Die Set
Installed ...................................................... 23
12.3 Arms Will Not Stay Closed with a
Die Set NOT Installed ................................. 23
12.4
One Side of the Die Set is Cutting
too Deeply/Shallow ..................................... 23
13.0
Maintenance, Precautions,
Service & Repair.............................
........... 23
14.0
Contact Info for DMC Recalibration
and Repair ................................................. 24
15.0
Custom Dies .............................................. 24
16.0
Warranty Statement ..................................
24
Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Information
The configuration and general design of the TS8000
Twist-Strip
TM
tool and related dies follows the content
of US Patent #7,243,429.
Twist-Strip
TM
, DMC, and Daniels Manufacturing Corp.
are registered Trademarks and Logos of the Daniels
Manufacturing Corporation, Orlando, Florida (USA).
This manual and other publications relating to Twist-
Strip
TM
Tooling are copyrighted by Daniels Manufacturing
Corp., and shall not be used or duplicated without
express written permission of DMC.