Instruction Sheet
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13 MAR 09 Rev B
Hand Tool Assembly 59282
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
CERTI-CRIMP*
Hand Tool
Ratchet Control
Front of Tool
(Wire Side)
Anvils (Movable Die)
Crimpers (Fixed Die)
Locator
Bottoming Surface
of Dies
Handles
1. INTRODUCTION
Hand Tool Assembly 59282, shown in Figure 1, is
designed to crimp CERTI–SEAL* butt strap splice
assemblies listed in Figure 2 onto solid or stranded
wire sizes 16 through 14 AWG with an insulation
diameter range of 1.78 through 3.81 mm
[.070 through .150 in.].
Read these instructions carefully and completely
before using the tool.
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in
millimeters [with inches in brackets]. Figures and
illustrations are for reference only and are not
drawn to scale.
Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 6,
REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
The front of the tool, into which the wire is inserted, is
marked with the wire size range and tool part number.
The tool consists of a head and handle. The head
features two movable dies (wire anvil and insulation
anvil) and two fixed dies (wire crimper and insulation
crimper). When closed, the dies form a crimping
chamber. The locator is used to properly position the
splice in the crimping chamber.
The CERTI–CRIMP hand tool ratchet control ensures
full crimping of the splice. Once engaged, the ratchet
will not release until the handles have been FULLY
closed.
The dies bottom before the ratchet releases. This
ensures maximum electrical and tensile
performance of the crimp. DO NOT re-adjust the
ratchet.
3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
1. Refer to Figure 2, and choose the proper wire
size and insulation diameter for the splice. Strip the
wires to the dimension listed. DO NOT cut or nick
the wire conductor.
2. Close the tool handles until the ratchet releases.
Window
Indent
Wire Strip Length
(See Table)
Note: Not to Scale
Wire Stop
Insulation Barrel
Wire Barrels
Ring
Ring
Conductor
CERTI-SEAL Butt Strap Splice Assembly
Insulation Barrel
WIRE
SIZE RANGE
(AWG)
INSULATION
DIAMETER
RANGE
STRIP
LENGTH
SPLICE
16 14
1.78-2.92
[.070-.115]
7.87-8.38
[.310-.330]
324989
16-14
1.91-3.81
[.075-.150]
7.24-7.75
[.285-.305]
324549
Figure 2
NOTE
i
CAUTION
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