Instruction Sheet CERTI-CRIMP* 408-1559 Hand Crimping Tools 08 FEB 17 Rev V 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. Handles Label (Color Coded for PIDG* Hand Crimping Tool and PLASTI-GRIP* Products) Part Numbers 46121 47304 Wire Size Range 47386 Stamped Here 47386-5 Ratchet 47387 Locator 47907-1 Label (Color Coded 48518-2 for Sealed Splices) 68343-1 69151-1 Insulation Crimp Adjustment Pins 69454 (Shown in Position 3) 169485 Jaws Figure 1 1. INTRODUCTION CERTI-CRIMP hand crimping tools listed in Figure 1 are used to crimp the products onto the wire listed in Figure 2. NOTE Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in millimeters with inches in brackets . Figures and illustrations are for reference only and are not drawn to scale. Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are provided in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY. 2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1) The handles and label (if applicable) of each tool are color-coded to match the color coding of the product to be crimped. The tools may show more than one color code. COPPER WIRE PRODUCT TYPE SIZE RANGE (AWG) PIDG Terminals and Splices Solid or Stranded 30-14 PIDG Radiation Resistant Terminals and Splices Stranded 27-14 PLASTI-GRIP Butt Splices Solid or Stranded 26-22 PIDG Insulation Restricting Nylon Terminals Stranded 26-14 PIDG FASTON* Receptacles 641321-1 (.187 Series) and 641324-1 (.110 Series) Stranded 26-24 PLASTI-GRIP Terminals Solid or Stranded 22-14 Spare Wire Cap Stranded 22-14 Figure 2 These tools are members of the CERTI-CRIMP hand crimping tool family. The ratchet ensures full crimping of the product. Once engaged, the ratchet will not release until the handles have been FULLY closed. CAUTION The crimping jaws bottom before the ratchet releases. This design feature ensures maximum tensile performance of the crimp. DO NOT re-adjust the ratchet. 2017 TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-522-6752 This controlled document is subject to change. 1 of 10 All Rights Reserved 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. ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS 408-1559 3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE Refer to Figure 3 to ensure that the correct tool and product combination is being used. Figure 3 also lists the number of dots (or dots and rib) that appear embossed on a crimped product when it is crimped using the correct tooling. 3.1. PIDG and PLASTI-GRIP Terminal and Splice and PIDG FASTON Receptacle 1. Strip the wire to the dimension provided in Figure 3 being careful to avoid nicking or cutting the conductor(s). CAUTION DO NOT use wire with nicked or missing conductor(s). 2. Open the tool jaws by closing the tool handles until the ratchet releases, then allow the handles to open fully. TOOL PRODUCT WIRE STRIP LENGTH PART COLOR DOT SIZE RANGE INSUL DIA DESCRIPTION INSUL COLOR NO. CODE CODE (AWG) RANGE TERMINAL SPLICE PIDG Terminals and Splices 46121 Red and 1 4.0-4.8 4.4-5.2 169485 Yellow PLASTI-GRIP Butt Splices Yellow 26-22 --- 5/32-3/16 11/64-13/64 47304 Yellow --- PIDG Terminals PIDG Terminals and Splices Natural Translucent 4.8-6.6 5.6-6.4 47907-1 White 2 24-20 --- PIDG Radiation Resistant Natural Translucent 3/16-7/32 7/32-1/4 Terminals and Splices with White Stripe PIDG Terminals Yellow MS 25036-143 through -147 47386 Red and 5.2-6.0 1 26-24 --- --- PIDG Radiation Resistant 47386-5 Yellow 13/64-15/64 Natural with Yellow Terminals Stripe MS 7928/4-143 through -147 PIDG Terminals and Splices Red 47386 Red and PLASTI-GRIP Terminals 5.2-6.0 6.4-7.1 1 22-16 --- 47386-5 Yellow 13/64-15/64 1/4-9/32 PIDG Radiation Resistant Natural Translucent Terminals and Splices with White Stripe PIDG Terminals and Splices Red PLASTI-GRIP Terminals 5.2-6.0 6.4-7.1 69151-1 Red --- 22-16 --- 13/64-15/64 1/4-9/32 PIDG Radiation Resistant Natural Translucent Terminals and Splices with White Stripe PIDG Terminals and Splices Red 1 Dot PLASTI-GRIP Terminals 5.2-6.0 6.4-7.1 69454 Red 22-18 --- 1 Rib 13/64-15/64 1/4-9/32 PIDG Radiation Resistant Natural Translucent Terminals and Splices with White Stripe 1.04-2.62 Blue 16-14 .041-.103 PIDG Terminals and Splices PLASTI-GRIP Terminals 20-16 0.41-1.65 Green Blue and 5.2-6.0 6.4-7.1 HD .016-.065 47387 2 Green 13/64-15/64 1/4-9/32 16-14 PIDG Radiation Resistant Natural Translucent --- 20-16 Terminals and Splices with Blue Stripe HD Use Tight Insulation Support for Wires with Thin Wall Insulation Figure 3 (c ont d) 2 of 10 Rev V