408-35007
Rev D
2
of 7
Hand Tool
Part Number
Wire Size
(AWG)
Terminal
Part Number
Strip Length
Min.
Max.
2844594-1
20-18
321897
5.16 [0.203] 5.94 [0.234]
321898
Figure 2
3.
CRIMPING PROCEDURE
NOTE
Refer to Section 5 for information on the insulation crimp adjustment.
Refer to Figure 3 and the following steps for terminal crimping procedures.
Figure 3
1. Strip the wire to the dimension provided in Figure 2, being careful to avoid nicking or damaging the
conductor(s).
CAUTION
Do NOT use wire with nicked or missing conductors.
2. Open the tool jaws by closing the tool handles until the ratchet releases, then allow the handles to
open fully.
3. Place the terminal in the dies so that the wire barrel butts against the locator.
4. Close the tool handles until the terminal is held firmly in place. Do NOT deform the terminal.
5. Insert properly stripped wire into the terminal until the end of the conductor butts against the locator.
CAUTION
Do NOT allow wire insulation to enter the terminal wire barrel.
6. Complete the crimp by closing the tool handles until the ratchet releases.
7. Release the tool handles, allow the handles to open fully, and remove the crimped terminal.
8. Refer to Section 4 and Figure 4 for terminal crimp inspection procedure.
Hold Down;
PN 2844561-1
