408-35051
Rev
A
7
of 11
4. While holding the cable in place, fully cycle the tool until the ratchet releases and allows the handles to
fully open.
CAUTION
Make sure that both sides of the wire barrel are started evenly into the crimping section.
Do not
attempt to crimp an
improperly positioned contact.
5. Remove the crimper contact and inspect according to TE Specification
crimp height and position. See also Table 3.
Table 3: Crimp height specifications for center contact tools
Hand tool
Ferrule
Cable type
Crimp height
2335280-1
2298121-1 (socket)
2298125-1 (pin)
RTK031
0.69±0.03
2335280-2
2298496-1 (socket)
2298508-1 (pin)
RG174
0.53±0.02
4.3.
Outer contact tools
NOTE
The tool is provided with a crimp adjustment feature. Initially, the crimp height should be verified as specified in Figure 9. Refer
to Section 5, INSPECTING THE CRIMP HEIGHT, and Section 6, ADJUSTING THE RATCHET, to verify crimp height before
using the tool to crimp contacts and wire sizes.
1. Hold the tool so that the back (wire side) is facing you. Squeeze the tool handles together and allow
them to open fully.
2. Insert the prepared cable into the outer contact sub-assembly. See TE Specification
5.5 Step 5.
3. Open the terminal lock and position the contact sub-assembly as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7: Positioning the contact sub-assembly
1
Open terminal lock
2
Push to open
3
Position outer contact