408- 4452
Rev
B
2
of 4
Figure 2
Tool Frame
Die Retaining
Screws
Crimper Die
Anvil Die
Crimping Chamber
Wire Size Markings
Die Retaining Pin
(4 Places)
2. DESCRIPTION
(Figures 1 and 2)
The tool features a tool frame with a stationary jaw
and handle, a moving jaw, a moving handle, and an
adjustable ratchet that ensures full crimping. The tool
frame holds a die assembly with three crimping
chambers.
The die assembly features an anvil die and a crimper
die. Die retaining pins and die retaining screws are
used to position and secure the dies in the tool frame.
3. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF
DIE ASSEMBLY
(Figure 2)
1. Open the tool handles and remove the two die
retaining screws from the tool jaws.
2. Place the anvil die so that the chamfered edge
faces outward when mounted in the moving jaw of
the tool frame. Place the crimper die so that the
chamfered edge faces outward when mounted in
the stationary jaw.
3. Insert the die retaining screws and die retaining
pins through each jaw and into each die. Tighten
the die retaining screws just enough to hold the
dies in place. Do
not
tighten the screws completely
at this time.
4. Carefully close the tool handles, making sure
that the anvil die and crimper die align properly.
Continue closing the tool handles until the ratchet
in the tool frame has engaged sufficiently to hold
the dies in place, then tighten both die retaining
screws.
5. To disassemble, open the tool handles, remove
the four die retaining pins and two die retaining
screws, and slide the dies out of the tool jaws.
4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
Initially, the crimping chambers and tool ratchet
should be inspected as specified in Section 5,
CRIMP HEIGHT INSPECTION, and Section 6,
RATCHET ADJUSTMENT, to verify reliability
before using the tool.
Refer to Figure 1 and select wire of the specified size.
Strip the wire to the length indicated, taking care not
to nick or cut wire strands. Select an applicable
receptacle and identify the appropriate crimping
chamber according to the wire size markings on the
dies. Refer to Figure 3 and proceed as follows:
1. Squeeze tool handles together until the ratchet
releases and then allow the tool jaws to open fully.
2. Insert the receptacle (mating end first) into the
BACK of the tool in the appropriate crimping
chamber so that the flat side of the receptacle
faces the anvil die. Make sure that the wire barrel
is centered in the crimping chamber.
3. Hold the receptacle in position and squeeze the
tool handles together until ratchet engages
sufficiently to hold the receptacle in position. Do
NOT deform the wire barrel.
4. Insert the stripped wire into the wire barrel of the
receptacle.
5. Holding the wire in place, squeeze tool handles
together until ratchet releases. Allow tool handles
to open and remove crimped receptacle.
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