170-701-170-000 Instruction Sheet IS-170S PROPER USE GUIDELINES Cumulative Trauma Disorder can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools. NorComp hand tools are intended for the occasional use and low volume applications. RED BLUE CONTACT WIRE HAND TOOL SIZE RANGE INSULATION DIAMETER STRIP LENGTH (AWG) Max in. mm in. mm 170-701-170-000 28-24 0.040 1.02 0.100 2.54 Figure 1 1. INTRODUCTION 2. DESCRIPTION NorComp 170-701-170-000 Hand Tool Assembly The tool features a tool frame with a stationary jaw consists of Die Assembly and Hand Tool Frame. and handle, moving jaw, and moving handle. The tool frame holds a die assembly with two crimping chambers. The die assembly features a wire anvil, insulation CAUTION Read these instructions thoroughly anvil, wire crimper, and insulation crimper. before crimping any contacts. NOTE: Use 24-28 crimp section only for contacts: 170-001-170L001 / 170-101-170L001 170-002-170L001 / 170-102-170L001 NorComp, Inc. This document is subject to change Page 1 of 3 Charlotte, NC Rev 3 11/15/2019 Date Printed 11/15/2019 DMC 170-701-170-000 Instruction Sheet IS-170S Tool 5. Holding the wire in place, squeeze the tool Stationary handles together until ratchet releases. Jaw Allow tool handles to open and remove crimped contact. Wire Strip Length 4. CRIMP PULL TEST 1. Refer to Section 3, CRIMPING Locator in Wire Inserted PROCEDURE, and crimp the contact Contact Wire to Locator Stop Slot accordingly to achieve pull test in Figure 3. Wire Stop Figure 2 WIRE SIZE TEST PULL Max AWG lb. 3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE 28 4 26 6 Strip the wire to the length indicated, taking care not 24 8 to nick or cut the wire strands. Select an applicable contact and identify the appropriate crimping Figure 3 chamber according to the wire size (24-28) markings on the tool. 5. CRIMP HEIGHTS Refer to Figure 2, and proceed as follows: 1. Hold the tool so that the front is facing you. Squeeze tool handles together and allow them to open fully. 2. Insert the contact (mating end first) into the hole in the locator which corresponds with the appropriate crimping chamber. Make sure that the open U of the wire barrel and Figure 4 insulation barrel face the stationary jaw. 6. CRIMP ADJUSTMENT CAUTION Make sure that both sides of the contact insulation barrel are started 1. See Manufacturers data sheet (GMT-DS) evenly into the crimping chamber. supplied with hand tool. Do NOT attempt to crimp an improperly positioned contact. 7. DAILY MAINTENANCE 3. Hold the contact in position, and squeeze Properly crimped terminals are controlled by the the tool handles together until ratchet following maintenance and inspection engages sufficiently to hold the contact in procedures. position. Do NOT deform insulation barrel or wire barrel. 1. Clean all dust, dirt, moisture and other foreign matter from the crimp jaws that could 4. Insert stripped wire into contact insulation damage the crimp area of the dies. and wire barrels until wire and insulation are visible in inspection window, as shown in DO NOT immerse tool in cleaning solution Figure 2. NorComp, Inc. This document is subject to change Page 2 of 3 Charlotte, NC Rev 3 11/15/2019 Date Printed 11/15/2019