960-702-170-000 Instruction Sheet IS-960S 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. 30-28 26 AWG AWG CONTACT WIRE HAND TOOL SIZE RANGE INSULATION DIAMETER STRIP LENGTH (AWG) Max in. mm in. mm 960-702-170-000 30-26 0.040 1.02 0.094 2.38 Figure 1 1. INTRODUCTION 2. DESCRIPTION NorComp 960-702-170-000 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. CAUTION Read these instructions thoroughly NOTE: Use crimp section A for 30-28 AWG wire before crimping any contacts. Use crimp section B for 26 AWG wire NorComp, Inc. This document is subject to change Page 1 of 3 Charlotte, NC Rev 3 06/18/2020 Date Printed 6/19/2020 DMC 960-702-170-000 Instruction Sheet IS-960S 5. Holding the wire in place, squeeze the tool 3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE handles together until ratchet releases. Allow tool handles to open and remove Strip the wire to the length indicated, taking care not crimped contact. cut the wire strands. Select an applicable contact and identify the appropriate crimping chamber according to the wire size markings on the tool. 4. CRIMP PULL TEST 1. Hold the tool so that the front is facing you. Squeeze tool handles together and allow 1. Refer to Section 3, CRIMPING them to open fully. PROCEDURE, and crimp the contact accordingly to achieve pull test in Figure 3. 2. Insert the contact (crimp end first) into the hole in the locator which corresponds with the appropriate crimping chamber. Make WIRE SIZE TEST PULL sure that the open U of the wire barrel face Max AWG lb. up towards the U shaped cutouts. 30 2 28 4 CAUTION Make sure that both sides of the 26 6 contact wire barrel are started evenly into the crimping chamber. Do NOT attempt to crimp an Figure 3 improperly positioned contact. 5. CRIMP ADJUSTMENT 3. Hold the contact in position, and squeeze the tool handles together until ratchet 1. See Manufacturers data sheet supplied with engages sufficiently to hold the contact in hand tool. position. Do NOT deform wire barrel. 3. Insert stripped wire into contact wire barrel 6. DAILY MAINTENANCE until wire and insulation are visible in inspection window, as shown in Figure 2. Properly crimped terminals are controlled by the following maintenance and inspection procedures. 1. Clean all dust, dirt, moisture and other foreign matter from the crimp jaws that could damage the crimp area of the dies. DO NOT immerse tool in cleaning solution 2. The pivot pin and ratcheted pawl-bearing surface should be lubricated to ensure a smooth operation. DO NOT spray oil into tool to lubricate 3. When storing the tool, close the handles Figure 2 until the ratchet pawl is about to be released from the tooth of the ratchet. This will help prevent the dies from being damaged. NorComp, Inc. This document is subject to change Page 2 of 3 Charlotte, NC Rev 3 06/18/2020 Date Printed 6/19/2020