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Instruction Sheet
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Hand Crimping Tool 69324-1
(for SOLISTRAND* and
STRATO-THERM* Terminals/Splices)
408-1976
03 JUN 10 Rev C
PROPER USE GUIDELINES
Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools. Hand tools are intended for occasional use a
low volume applications. A wide selection of powered application equipment for extended-use, production operations is available.
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet covers the application
andmaintenance of Tyco Electronics Hand Crimping
Tool 69324-1, which is used to apply AMP SOLI
STRAND and STRATO-THERM terminals and
splices.
Read this sheet thoroughly before proceeding.
Dimensions on this sheet are in millimeters [with
inch equivalents in brackets]. Figures and
illustrations are for identiffcation only, and are not
drawn to scale.
Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 6,
REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
The tool features tool handles, a CERTI-CRIMP tool
ratchet, and crimping jaws with three crimping areas.
The proper wire size range is stamped next to each
crimping area. The tool is used to crimp the terminals
and splices on stranded wire of size 22 through 10
AWG.
3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
To apply the terminal or splice, proceed as follows:
1. Refer to Figure 2 and select wire of the
specified size.
2. Strip the wire according to the dimensions
given for the terminal or splice being used.
Be
sure to avoid nicking or damaging any wire
strands.
If any strands are damaged, cut and
strip the wire again.
3. Select an applicable terminal and identify the
appropriate crimp section, according to wire size,
on the tool.
4. Make certain that the ratchet is released by
squeezing the tool handles and allowing them
toopen FULLY.
The crimping jaws bottom before the
CERTI-
CRIMP tool ratchet releases. This
is a
design
feature that ensures maximum electrical
and tensile performance of the crimp. 00 NOT re-
adjust the ratchet.
5. Place the terminal or splice in the crimping
jaws
as shown in Figure
3.
For best results, when a
brazed seam on the terminal or splice is visable,
position the seam toward the indenter.
6. Close the tool handles until the terminal or
splice is held firmly in place. Do NOT deform the
terminal
NOTE
i
CAUTION
!
CERTI-CRIMP*
Tool Ratchet
Crimping Jaws
Three
Crimping
Areas
