Instruction Sheet PRO-CRIMPER* III Hand Crimping Tool Assembly 58573-1 with 408-4251 Die Assembly 58573-2 21 APR 11 Rev F 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. Stationary Jaw Pivot Pin Die Assembly Back of Tool Frame (Wire Side) Moving Jaw Ratchet Die Retaining Screw PRO-CRIMPER III Hand Tool (2 Places) Frame 354940-1 (408-9930) Ratchet Adjustment Wheel Stationary Handle The PRO-CRIMPER III Hand Crimping Tool is a Commercia grade tool and is designed primarily for field installation, repair, maintenance work, or prototyping in industrial, commercial, or institutional applications. Product crimped with this tool will meet the crimp height requirement for hand tools in the appropriate Application Specification (114-series), but may not comply with other feature parameters of the Moving Handle specification. TE offers a variety of tools to satisfy your performance requirements. For additional information, contact the Tooling Assistance Center at 1-800-722-1111. DIE ASSEMBLY WIRE INSULATION SPARE WIRE CAP SPARE WIRE CAP DIE ASSEMBLY CRIMPING CHAMBER DIAMETER RANGE COLOR CODE Standard Moisture Resistant MARKING (mm in. ) W 1.22-1.91 .048-.075 324484 324693 White R 2.03-2.92 .080-.115 324485 324694 Red 58573-2 B 3.05-3.68 .120-.145 324486 324695 Blue Y 3.81-5.33 .150-.210 324487 324696 Yellow Figure 1 For additional information on the hand tool frame, refer 1. INTRODUCTION to 408-9930. PRO-CRIMPER III Hand Tool Assembly 58573-1 consists of PRO-CRIMPER III Hand Tool Frame Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are 354940-1 and Die Assembly 58573-2. The tool provided in Section 8, REVISION SUMMARY. assembly is used to crimp the spare wire caps listed in Figure 1 onto single unstripped wire with thin copper 2. DESCRIPTION (See Figure 1) insert and with or without a moisture-resistant inhibitor. The tool consist of a stationary jaw and handle, a Read these instructions thoroughly before using the moving jaw and handle, and an adjustable ratchet that tool assembly. ensures full crimping. The tool features a ratchet adjustment wheel for adjusting the crimp height. Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in metric NOTE units with U.S. customary units in brackets . The die assembly consists of an indenter (stationary Figures are not drawn to scale. die) and an anvil (moving die). When closed, the dies i form four crimping chambers. Each die is held in the tool frame by a single screw. 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation, a TE Connectivity Ltd. Company TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-800-722-1111 This controlled document is subject to change. 1 of 4 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. 408-4251 3. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF DIE ASSEMBLY 5. Close the tool handles until the ratchet releases. 1. Close the tool handles until the ratchet releases, 6. Allow the tool handles to open FULLY, and turn then allow the handles to open fully. the spare wire cap and wire one quarter of a turn while pulling lightly on the wire until the spare wire 2. Insert the dies into the tool jaws as shown in cap is free from the crimping chamber. Figure 2, and align the retaining holes in each die with the associated hole in the tool. 7. Refer to Figure 3, and inspect the crimped spare wire cap for the following: 3. Thread, but do not tighten, the die retaining screws into the holes. The crimp should be near the center of the insert in the spare wire cap, and the wire should be 4. Carefully close the tool handles, making sure that bottomed in the spare wire cap. the dies align properly. Double check that the correct spare wire cap was 5. Tighten the die retaining screws using the used for the wire insulation diameter, and make appropriate screwdriver. sure that the correct crimping chamber was used. 6. To disassemble, close the tool handles until the If the spare wire cap fails inspection, cut the wire ratchet releases, remove the two die retaining from the spare wire cap, then apply a new spare screws, and slide the dies out of the tool jaws. wire cap to the wire by carefully following the crimping procedure. DO NOT use defective or damaged products. CAUTION Jaws Indenter Die Die 2 Retaining Screws 1 4 3 1 Crimp near center of insert spare wire cap was fully bottomed in closed dies. Anvil 2 Correct wire insulation diameter for spare wire cap was used. Die 3 Wire bottomed in spare wire cap. 4 Spare wire cap insulation color matches die crimping Figure 2 chamber marking. Figure 3 4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE Refer to Figure 1, and select a spare wire cap for the insulation diameter of the wire being used. Then 5. RATCHET ADJUSTMENT proceed as follows: The tool ratchet mechanism features an adjustment wheel with numbered settings. The adjustment wheel 1. Close the tool handles until the ratchet releases, controls the amount of handle pressure exerted on the then allow the handles to open FULLY. jaws during crimping. If the crimp is not acceptable, 2. Identify the color code of the spare wire cap, and adjust the ratchet as follows: insert the spare wire cap into the crimping chamber 1. Remove the lockscrew from the ratchet with the same color code. Make sure that the spare adjustment wheel. Refer to Figure 4. wire cap is fully inserted. 2. Using a screwdriver, adjust the ratchet wheel 3. Begin closing the tool handles until the spare wire from the front of the tool. cap is held firmly in place. DO NOT deform the cap. 3. Observe the ratchet adjustment wheel. If a tighter 4. Insert the unstripped wire completely into the crimp is required, rotate the adjustment wheel spare wire cap. When bottoming the wire in a counterclockwise to a higher-numbered setting. If a moisture-resistant spare wire cap, greater insertion looser crimp is required, rotate the adjustment force must be exerted on the wire to displace the wheel clockwise to a lower-numbered setting. inhibitor in the spare wire cap. Rev F 2 of 4