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Instruction Sheet
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CERTI-CRIMP* Hand Crimping Tools
90165-1, 90166-1, and 90166-2
26 SEP 11 Rev H
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
1. INTRODUCTION
CERTI-CRIMP Hand Crimping Tools 90165-1,
90166-1, and 90166-2 are designed to crimp
FASTON* 250 Series Premier Line receptacles onto
wire sizes 22 through 14 AWG. Refer to Figure 1.
Catalog 82004 provides a guide for wire-to-receptacle
selection. For wire sizes and receptacles not listed,
contact PRODUCT INFORMATION at the number at
the bottom of this page for recommendation.
Read these instructions thoroughly before using the
hand tool.
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in metric
units [with U.S. customary units in brackets].
Figures and illustrations are for reference only and
are not drawn to scale.
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
Each hand tool features two jaws (anvil and indenter),
a locator, an insulation adjustment pin, and a ratchet.
When closed, the jaws form two crimping chambers
Crimping Chamber
Letter Markings
Indenter Jaw
Locator
Anvil Jaw
Link
Insulation
Adjustment Pin
Ratchet
Back Side of Tool
TOOL
WIRE
PART NUMBER
CRIMPING CHAMBER
LETTER MARKING
INSULATION DIAMETER
RANGE (mm [in.])
SIZE (AWG)
90165-1
A
3.05-4.32 [.120-.170]
18
B
16-14
90166-1
A
1.52-2.54 [.060-.100]
22-18
B
2.29-3.30 [.090-.130]
90166-2
A
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B
2.16-3.18 [.085-.125]
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