Instruction Sheet STS-M-393-2430-13 Straight Action Hand Tool Rev A CAT-HT-393-2430-13 16 APR 14 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 may be available. contact and limits the insertion distance of the stripped wire into the contact. The ratchet assures full crimping of the contact. Once engaged, the ratchet will not release until the dies have been fully closed. 3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE Do NOT cut or nick the wire strands during wire stripping. 1. Select the desired terminal listed in the Figure 3. 2. Make sure the center of the locator is in the down posi- tion. With the locator attached, push the locator button on the back of the hand tool to bring the locator forward through the tooling. 3. While holding the locator button in, load the terminal into the proper nest opening in the locator based on the wire gauge or terminal type markings on the hand tooling. Figure 1 4. Release the locator button, allowing the locator to return 1. INTRODUCTION to the crimping position. Straight Action Hand Tool CAT-HT-393-2430-13 (Figure 1) 5. Close the tool handle until the first ratchet position en - was designed to crimp CC393 Series contacts and TC114 gages. Series terminals for the MCR-8 and MCP-8 Series IP67 Sealed Acclimate Circular Panel Assembly, 8 mm Shell. 6. Insert the properly stripped wire through the terminal and The wire crimper bottoms against the anvil before the ratchet against the wire stop. See Figure 2. releases. This is a design feature that assures maximum electrical and tensile performance of the crimp. Do NOT re- adjust the ratchet. Dimensions in these instructions are in metric units with inches in brackets . Figures are for reference only and are not drawn to scale. For conversions to left handed tools, recalibrations, or locator replacements please contact Samtec Applica- tion Tooling Group. 2. DESCRIPTION The front of the tool is marked with the tool part number. The tool features a fixed die (crimper), a movable die Figure 2 (anvil), a locator, and a ratchet. The locator positions the CUSTOMER SERVICE +1-800-726-8329 (+1-812-944-6733) 1 of 3Straight Action Hand Tool CAT-HT-393-2430-13 STS-M-393-2430-13 Contact Wire Size Insulation Strip Crimp 2 Number mm AWG Diameter Length Height See Application See Application 0.08 28 0.76 .030 - 0.97 .038 Tooling Tooling TC114 Section of Section of CC393 Samtec Samtec 0.05 30 0.74 .029 - 0.89 .035 Website Website Figure 3 3. Make certain all pins pivot points and bearing surfaces 7. Crimp the terminal by squeezing the tool handles until are protected with a thin coat of high quality machine oil. the ratchet mechanism cycle has been completed. Release Do not oil excessively. The tool was engineered for dura- the handles to open the jaws. bility but like any other equipment it needs cleaning and lubrication for a maximum service life of trouble free crimp- 8. Remove the crimped terminal from the terminal ing. Light oil (such as 30 weight automotive oil) used at the locator by pulling on the wire. oil points, every 1,000 crimps or 3 months, will significantly enhance the tool life. See Figure 4. 9. Visually inspect the crimped terminal for proper crimp location. 4. Wipe excess oil from hand tool, particularly from crimp- ing area. Oil transferred from the crimping area onto certain terminations may affect the electrical characteristics of an application. Damaged contacts should not be used. If a damaged contact is evident, it should be cut from the wire and replaced with a 5. When tool is not in use, keep the handles closed to pre- new one. vent objects from becoming lodged in the crimping dies, and store the tool in a clean, dry area. 4. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE It is recommended that a maintenance and inspection pro- gram be performed periodically to ensure dependable and uniform terminations. Frequency of inspection depends on: The care, amount of use, and handling of the hand tool, The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and dirt, Your own established standards. The hand tool is inspected before being shipped however, it is recommended that the tool be inspected immediately upon its arrival at your facility to ensure that the tool has not been damaged during shipment. 4.1 DAILY MAINTENANCE Figure 4 1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants with a clean brush, or soft, lint free cloth. 2. Do not use any abrasive materials that could damage the tool. CUSTOMER SERVICE +1-800-726-8329 (+1-812-944-6733) 2 of 3