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Rev C
2
of 4
The ratchet is used to control the crimp height of the terminal’s wire barrel and ensures full crimping of the
terminal.
3.
CRIMPING PROCEDURE
Refer to the table in Figure 4 and ensure compatibility between the wire, contact, and crimping tool. Wire size
must be within the specified range for the contact. Strip the wire to the length indicated.
Figure 2
CAUTION
Do NOT cut or nick the wire strands.
The hand crimping tool must be the one designed for crimping the wire and contact. Identify the appropriate
crimp section (according to the wire size markings on the BACK of the tool).
Refer to Figure 3 and proceed as follows:
1. Hold tool so BACK (wire side) is facing you.
2. Make sure the ratchet is released by squeezing the tool handles and allowing them to open FULLY.
3. Open flip locator. Insert contact into the flip locator (make sure contact is inserted properly).
4. Close flip locator.
5. Pre-close handles up to the third ratchet tooth. Insert wire into contact.
6. Close the handles until the automatic ratchet releases.
7. Open flip locator. Take wire with contact out of locator.
Figure 3
4.
TOOL CERTIFICATION
These instructions have been approved by TE Design, Production, and Quality Control Engineers to provide
documented maintenance and inspection procedures.
Insulation
WIRE
SIZE
INSULATION
DIAMETER
0.13-0.36 mm
2
[26-22 AWG]
1.30-1.91
0.20-0.56 mm
2
[24-20 AWG]
Conductors
2.03-2.54
Wire Strip
Length Range
Flip Locator
