Instruction Sheet Hand Tool Holder 229755-1 408-7655 For Models VS-3 and MVS-3 Hand Tools 23 FEB 12 Rev B 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 is available. Tool Lock Hand Tool (VS-3 Shown) Tool Handle Channel Tool Lock Pin Stationary Handle Hand Tool Holder Ratchet Knob Bar Handle Messenger Strand Ratchet Serrated Jaws Figure 1 rotation of the ratchet knob. The tool channel accepts 1. INTRODUCTION the stationary handle of the hand tool, and the tool Hand Tool Holder 229755-1 shown in Figure 1 is used lock secures the hand tool in the tool holder. to support Models VS-3 and MVS-3 hand tools during field assembly. Read these instructions and those In use, the tool holder is attached to a messenger packaged with applicable hand tools thoroughly before strand or bracket to support the hand tool. This proceeding. permits the operator to have both hands free for wire handling purposes. Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in NOTE millimeters with inches in brackets . Figures are 3. SETUP not drawn to scale. i 3.1. Attaching Tool Holder (See Figure 1) Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are The tool holder can be attached to a messenger provided in Section 6, REVISION SUMMARY. strand or a bracket. When the tool is used with a bracket, the bracket must be attached to the cable 2. DESCRIPTION ends with hose clamps or other suitable hardware before starting the procedure. The hand tool holder features a bar handle, serrated jaws, ratchet, ratchet knob, tool handle channel, and a 1. Rotate the bar handle until the serrated jaws of tool lock. The bar handle is used to open and close the the tool holder are opened wide enough to accept serrated jaws. The ratchet, which permits 360-degree the messenger strand (or bracket). rotation of the hand tool, is opened and closed by 2012 Tyco Electronics Corporation, a TE Connectivity Ltd. company TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-800-722-1111 This controlled document is subject to change. 1 of 3 All Rights Reserved PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-522-6752 For latest revision and Regional Customer Service, *Trademark visit our website at www.te.com TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product and/or Company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. 408-7655 2. Place the serrated jaws of the tool holder around B. Rotate Hand Tool 360 Degrees the messenger strand (or bracket), and rotate the To rotate the hand tool, loosen the ratchet knob of the bar handle until the serrated jaws are secured to the tool holder just enough to rotate the hand tool. Rotate strand or bracket. the hand tool to the desired position and re-tighten the 3. Loosed the ratchet knob only enough to release ratchet knob. and rotate the tool channel to the desired position. Then re-tighten the ratchet knob. 4. HAND TOOL OPERATION (See Figure 2) 4. Depress and slide the tool lock toward the ratchet Procedures for operating the hand tool with or without until it bottoms. This step clears the tool channel for the tool holder are basically the same. the positioning of the hand tool handle. During assembly, movement of the crimping head CAUTION should be avoided to prevent wire pull-out before 3.2. Installing Hand Tool (See Figure 1) the connector is crimped. 1. Start the stationary handle of the hand tool into the tool channel of the tool holder. 1. Position the connector and wires in the hand tool 2. Slide the tool handle through the tool channel according to instructions packaged with the hand until the tool is at the most desirable position. Check tool. For the VS-3 Hand Tool, refer to Instruction to make sure that one of the holes in the tool Sheet 408-7280, and for the MVS-3 Hand Tool, channel aligns with the hole in the tool handle. refer to 408-6539. 3. Depress the tool lock and slide it over the tool When using the VS-3 hand tool, place the through NOTE handle until the tool lock pin aligns with the hole in wires ABOVE the wire support splitter pins. Place the tool channel and tool handle. Then release the all other tap and splice wires BELOW the wire i tool lock. support splitter pins. The MVS-3 hand tool does NOT have wire support splitter pins. 4. Check to be sure that the tool lock and hand tool are secured. 2. Support the stationary handle of the tool with one hand. Then depress the quick take-up lever and 3.3. Adjustments squeeze the moving handle with the other hand until the moving handle bottoms. Refer to Figure 2. A. Extend or Retract Hand Tool in Tool Holder 3. Release the handles of the hand tool, and To extend or retract the hand tool in the tool channel, remove the crimped connector. depress the tool lock and move it and the hand tool to the desired position. Then release the tool lock. Check to be sure all of the components are secured. Moving Handle Quick Take-Up Lever Stationary Handle Wire Support Splitter Pin Through Wires (Above) Tap and Bridge Wires (Below) Crimping Head Figure 2 Rev B 2 of 3