Instruction Sheet
Tel-Splice Applicators 1490017-1
and 1490018-1 and Tel-Splice
408-8588
Applicator Kit 1583100-1
01 NOV Rev C
PROPER USE GUIDELINES
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Trailing Edge
of Pusher
Two-Wire Scale
Three-Wire Scale
Opening for Clipping
Applicator to Tool
Belt (2 Places)
Figure 1
sure to relate the trailing edge of the pusher with
1. INTRODUCTION
proper scale. For example, reference the two-wire
Two-wire (gray) Tel-Splice Applicator 1490017-1
scale when using the gray applicator, and reference
(shown in Figure 1) is designed to terminate two-wire
the three-wire scale when using the black applicator.
Tel-Splice Sticks 1389031-1 and -2, Half-Tap Sticks
1389030-1, -2, and -3, and Clearing Splice Stick At the back of the applicator a rectangular opening is
1479842-1. Three-wire (black) Tel-Splice Applicator molded into each side of the applicator. This opening
1490018-1 is designed to terminate three-wire Tel- provides the crafts person with a method of clipping
Splice Sticks 1389032-1 and -2. Tel-Splice Applicator the applicator to a tool belt. Refer to Figure 1.
Kit 1583100-1 consists of both applicators.
3. OPERATION
All numerical values in this document are in metric
NOTE
units [with U.S. customary units in brackets]. 1. Retract and latch the pusher assembly. Load a
stick, orienting the parts to the keyed track in the
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applicator. See Figure 2.
The physical working environment for each applicator
2. Before unlatching the pusher, verify that the
is 49 to -23C [120 to -10F].
connectors are forward of the arrow in thesight
window which is an integral part of the gage slots
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
(described in Section 4).
provided in Section 6, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
Pusher Assembly Latched
This hand-held, hand-actuated applicator will apply
Stick
ultrasonically welded stick products used in the
telecommunication industry. The applicator has an
ergonomically designed thermoplastic body that
provides a high strength, lightweight, non-repairable
applicator, which allows for the sticks to be easily
loaded, feeding connectors forward under the crimp
jaw for termination.
These applicators have built in scales which help to
identify the last five connectors remaining in the
Figure 2
applicator. Refer to Figure 1. When using this scale be
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3. When the end of the stick is visible in the sight
window, the pusher assembly may be unlatched.
Locating Shelf
This will advance all the parts forward, locating the
first connector in the stick under the crimp jaw.
4. Insert wires into the connector according to the
applicable connector application specification
(114-series). Refer to Figure 3. Close applicator
Sight Window
handle until the connector cover is seated on the
Arrow
top of the connector housing flange.
It is not necessary to squeeze the handle until it
NOTE
touches the outside of the applicator shell to get a
good crimp.
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Slot for Wire Sizes
5. When the handle is released, the applicator
19-22 AWG
automatically ejects the terminated connector while
positioning a new connector for termination.
Slot for Wire Sizes
24 -26 AWG
Connector
Figure 4
5. DAILY MAINTENANCE
The applicator is a non-repairable device that should
not require disassembly. When not in use, the
applicator should be stored in a clean dry place.
Remove dirt, moisture, foreign matter and any build-up
of connector sealant with a clean brush or soft, lint-
free cloth. DO NOT use hard or abrasive objects that
could damage the applicator.
Wires
The following cleaner is recommended:
NOTE
Cleaner Plus (Product 87041)
Figure 3
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4. GAGING THE CONNECTOR (Figure 4)
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Verify that the termination is good according to the
following:
6. REVISION SUMMARY
1. Place the terminated connector in the proper
Revisions to this instruction sheet include:
gage slot (slots are identified by wire size) located
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on the handle side of the applicator.
2. Determine the largest wire size terminated and
select the gage slot marked with the applicable wire
size. Insert the terminated connector in the large
opening, sliding the connector into the appropriate
gage slot (with little or no drag) with the end resting
on the locating shelf. If excessive drag is apparent,
it will be necessary to close the applicator handle
tighter for future terminations.
Failed connector assemblies can be repaired with a
NOTE
loose-piece terminating tool such as Terminating
Tool 231839-1. For operating procedure, refer to
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408-3183.
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