Instruction Sheet PRO-CRIMPER*III HandToolAssembly58546-1 408--4047 withDieAssembly58545-1 28 APR 11 RevG PROPERUSEGUIDELINES CumulativeTraumaDisorderscanresultfromtheprolongeduseofmanuallypoweredhandtools.Handtoolsareintendedforoccasionaluseandlowvolume applications.Awide selection ofpowered application equipmentforextended--use,production operationsisavailable. Stationary Jaw Back of Tool Front of Tool (Wire Side) Pivot Pin Die Assembly PRO--CRIMPER III Hand Tool Frame 354940--1 (See Instruction Sheet 408--9930) Moving Jaw Ratchet Adjustment Wheel The PRO--CRIMPER IIIHand Tool isa Commercialgrade tool and is designed primarilyforfield installation,repair,maintenance work,or Stationary prototyping in industrial,commercial,orinstitutional applications.Product Handle crimped with thistool will meetthe crimp heightrequirementforhand toolsin the appropriate 114 application specification,butmaynotcomplywith other feature parametersofthe specification.TEConnectivityoffersa varietyoftools Moving to satisfyyourperformance requirements.Foradditional information,contact Handle the Tooling Assistance Centerat1--800--722--1111. WIRE PPRROODUCTDUCT DIEASSEMBLY SIZE STRIPLENGTH FAMILY (AWG) (mm in. ) 58545--1 SOLISTRAND* Butt Splice 22--10 6.35--7.14 .250--.281 Contact the Tooling Assistance Center at the number listed below for specific splice part numbers. Figure 1 Dimensions on this sheet are in millimeters with 1. INTRODUCTION NOTE inch equivalents provided in brackets . Figures PRO--CRIMPER III Hand Tool Assembly 58546--1 and illustrations are forreference only and are i consists of Die Assembly 58545--1 and not drawn to scale. PRO--CRIMPER III Hand Tool Frame 354940--1. The tool is used to crimp the splices onto the wire size listedinFigure1. SUPERSEDED Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are Read these instructions thoroughly before crimping any splices. provided in Section 10, REVISION SUMMARY. NOT the LATEST E2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation, a TE Connectivity Ltd. Company TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER 1--800--722--1111 This controlled document is subject to change. 1 of 5 REVISION All Rights Reserved PRODUCT INFORMATION 1--800--522--6752 For latest revision and Regional Customer Service, *Trademark visit our website at www.te.com LOC B TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product and/or Company names may be trademarks of their respective owners.408-4047 Stationary Jaw Upper Die Die Retaining Screws Indenters Anvils Lower Die Figure 2 2. DESCRIPTION (Figures 1 and 2) 5. Insert the die retaining screw through the moving jaw and through the die. Tighten the screw The tool features a tool frame with a stationary jaw just enough to hold the die in place. Do not tighten and handle, a moving jaw, a moving handle, and an thescrewcompletely at this time. adjustable ratchet that ensures full crimping. 6. Carefully close the tool handles, making sure The tool frame holds a die assembly with three that the anvils and indenters align properly. crimping chambers. The die assembly features an Continue closing the tool handles until the ratchet upper die and a lower die. Die retaining screws are has engaged sufficiently to hold the dies in place, used to position and secure the dies in the tool frame. then tighten both die retaining screws. 7. To disassemble, open the tool handles until the ratchet releases, remove the two die retaining 3. DIEASSEMBLYINSTALLATIONANDREMOVAL screws, and slide the dies out of the tool jaws. 1. Open the tool handles and remove the two die retaining screws from the tool jaws. 4. CRIMPINGPROCEDURE Before using the tool, the crimping chambers and 2. Place the upper die in the stationary jaw of the NOTE tool ratchet should be inspected as specified in tool frame so that the largest indenter is facing Section 5, CRIMP HEIGHT INSPECTION, and inward. See Figure 2. i Section 6, SHUT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. 3. Insert the die retaining screw through the Refer to Figure 1 and select wire of the specified size stationary jaw and through the die. Tighten the and insulation diameter. Strip the wire to the length screw just enough to hold the die in place. Do not indicated, taking care not to nick or cut wire strands. tightenthescrewcompletely at this time. Select an applicable splice and identify the 4. Place the lower die in the moving jaw of the tool appropriate crimping chamber according to the wire frame so that the largest anvil is facing inward. See size markings on the dies. Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 2. proceed as follows: 2 of 5 RevG