Instruction Sheet PRO-CRIMPER* III Hand Crimping Tool Assembly 90871-1 408-9966 with Die Assembly 90871-1 and -2 13 OCT 11 Rev C 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. Locator Assembly Stationary Jaw Back of Tool (Supplied with Die Assembly) (Wire Side) Front of Tool Pivot Pin (Locator Side) Die Assembly PRO-CRIMPER III Hand Crimping Tool Frame 354940-1 (408-9930) Stationary Moving Jaw Handle Ratchet Adjustment Wheel Moving Handle WIRE TE DIE TE LOCATOR CONTACT ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY FAMILY SIZE (AWG) INSUL DIA STRIP LENGTH 20-18 .093 Commercial 3.96 to 4.72 90871-2 58516-1 3.56 .140 Max Pin and Socket .156 to .186 16-14 Supplied with die assembly. Also available separately. Contact the Tooling Assistance Center or Product Information (see below) for specific contact part numbers. Figure 1 1. INTRODUCTION 2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1 and Figure 2) PRO-CRIMPER III Hand Crimping Tool Assembly The tool features a tool frame with a stationary jaw 90871-1 consists of Die Assembly 90871-2 and PRO- and handle, a moving jaw, a moving handle, and an CRIMPER III Hand Crimping Tool Frame 354940-1. adjustable ratchet that ensures full contact crimping. The die assembly consists of crimping dies and a The tool frame holds a die assembly with two crimping locator assembly. sections. Read these instructions thoroughly before crimping The die assembly features a wire anvil, an insulation any contacts. anvil, a wire crimper, and an insulation crimper. Dimensions on this sheet are in millimeters with Attached to the outside of the frame is a locator NOTE inch equivalents provided in brackets . Figures and assembly, which contains a locator, a spring retainer, illustrations are for identification only and are not and a contact support. i drawn to scale. Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 11, REVISION SUMMARY. 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 6 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. 408-9966 Locator Nut Tool Frame Assembly Locator Die Retaining Pins Chamfer Insulation Crimper Wire Crimper Offset Wire Anvil Die Retaining Insulation Die Retaining Chamfer Screw Anvil Screw Figure 2 Die retaining pins and die retaining screws are used to 8. Carefully close the tool handles, making sure that position and secure the dies in the tool frame. A nut is the anvils and crimpers align properly. Continue used on the upper die retaining screw to hold the closing the tool handles until the ratchet in the tool locator assembly in place. frame has engaged sufficiently to hold the anvils and crimpers in place, then tighten both die retaining screws. 3. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF DIE SET AND LOCATOR ASSEMBLY (Figure 2) 9. Place the locator assembly over the end of the 1. Open the tool handles and remove the two die long screw, and position the locator assembly retaining screws from the tool jaws. against the side of the tool jaw. 2. Place the wire anvil and insulation anvil so that 10. Place the nut onto the end of the long screw and their chamfered sides and their marked surfaces tighten the nut enough to hold the locator assembly face outward, when mounted in the moving jaw of in place, while still allowing the locator to slide up the tool frame. and down. 3. Insert the two die retaining pins. 11. To disassemble, close the tool handles until the ratchet releases, remove the nut, the locator 4. Insert the short die retaining screw through the assembly, the two die retaining screws, and the four jaw and through both anvil dies, and tighten the die retaining pins, and slide the anvils and crimpers screw just enough to hold the dies in place. Do not out of the tool jaws. tighten the screw completely at this time. 5. Place the wire crimper and insulation crimper so 4. CONTACT SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT (Figure 3) that their chamfered sides and their marked The contact support is preset prior to shipment, but NOTE surfaces face outward, when mounted in the minor adjustment may be necessary. stationary jaw of the tool frame. i 6. Insert the two die retaining pins. 7. Insert the long die retaining screw through the 1. Make a sample crimp and determine if the jaw and through both crimper dies, and tighten the contact is straight, bending upward, or bending screw just enough to hold the dies in place. Do not downward. tighten the screw completely at this time. 2. If adjustment is required, loosen the screw that holds the contact support onto the locator assembly. Rev C 2 of 6