PRO- CRIMPER* III Hand Crmpng Instructon Sheet Tool 58448-2 408-9357 Wth De 58448-3 10 Mar 11 PROPER USE GUIDELINES Cumulatve Trauma Dsorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools. Hand tools are ntended for occasonal use and low volume applcatons. A wde selecton of powered applcaton equpment for extended -use, producton operatons s avalable. Front of Tool ( Sde) De Movng Jaw Ratchet Adjustment Wheel The PRO -CRIMPER III Hand Crmpng Tool s a Commercal grade tool and s desgned prmarly for feld nstallaton, repar, mantenance work, or prototypng n ndustral, commercal, or nsttutonal applcatons. Product crmped wth ths tool wll meet the crmp heght requrement for hand tools n the approprate 114 seres specfcaton, but may not comply wth other feature parameters of the specfcaton. TE offers a varety of tools to satsfy your performance requrements. For addtonal nformaton, contact the Toolng Assstance Center at 1-800 -722-1111. Statonary Jaw Pvot Pn PRO -CRIMPER III Hand Crmpng Tool Frame 354940-1 (408-9930) Back of Tool (Wre Sde) Statonary Handle Movable Handle TE De { 58448-3 1214310-1 Product Famly} AMPLIMITE* HDP -20 Connector Crmp Snap -In Contacts wth Insulaton Support Sze Range (AWG) Wre Insulaton Dameter (Max) (mm [n.]) 28-24 1.02 [.040] 24-20 1.52 [.060] { Suppled wth de assembly. Also avalable separately. } Contact the Toolng Assstance Center or Product Informaton at the numbers lsted below for specfc contact part numbers. Fgure 1 1. INTRODUCTION PRO--CRIMPER III Hand Crmpng Tool 58448--2 conssts of De 58448--3 and PRO--CRIMPER III Hand Crmpng Tool Frame 354940--1. The de assembly conssts of crmpng des and a locator assembly. Read these nstructons thoroughly before crmpng any contacts. Dmensons n ths nstructon sheet are n metrc unts [wth U.S. customary unts n brackets]. Fgures are not drawn to scale. Reasons for ressue of ths nstructon sheet are provded n Secton 10, REVISION SUMMARY. 2. DESCRIPTION Strp Length (mm [n.]) 2.54 [.100] The tool features a tool frame wth a statonary jaw and handle, movng jaw, movng handle, and adjustable ratchet that ensures full contact crmpng. The tool frame holds a de assembly wth two crmpng chambers. See Fgure 1. The de assembly features a wre anvl, nsulaton anvl, wre crmper, and nsulaton crmper. De retanng pns and de retanng screws are used to poston and secure the des n the tool frame. Attached to the outsde of the frame s a locator assembly, whch contans a locator and contact retaner. A nut s used on the upper de retanng screw to hold the locator assembly n place. E2011 Tyco Electroncs Corporaton, a TE Connectvty Ltd. Company TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-800 -722-1111 All Rghts Reserved PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800 -522-6752 TE logo s a trademark. *Trademark. Other product names, logos, or company names mght be trademarks of ther respectve owners. Ths controlled document s subject to change. For latest revson and Regonal Customer Servce, vst our webste at www.te.com 1 of 5 LOC B
Nut Tool Frame Wre Crmper Chamfered Edge Insulaton Crmper Long De Retanng Pns (Suppled wth ) Short De Retanng Pns Offset Wre Anvl Insulaton Anvl Chamfered Edge Short De Retanng Screw Long De Retanng Screw 3. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF DIE ASSEMBLY AND LOCATOR ASSEMBLY (Fgure 2) 1. Open the tool handles, and remove the two de retanng screws from the tool jaws. 2. Place the wre anvl and nsulaton anvl so that the chamfered sdes and marked surfaces face outward, when mounted n the movng jaw of the tool frame. 3. Insert the two short de retanng pns through the tool frame and nto the anvls. 4. Insert the short de retanng screw through the jaw and through both anvl des, and tghten the screw just enough to hold the des n place. Do not tghten the screw completely at ths tme. 5. Place the wre crmper and nsulaton crmper so that ther chamfered sdes and ther marked surfaces face outward, when mounted n the statonary jaw of the tool frame. 6. Insert the two long de retanng pns (suppled wth the locator assembly) through the tool frame and nto the crmpers. 7. Insert the long de retanng screw through the jaw and through both crmper des, and tghten the screw just enough to hold the des n place. Do not tghten the screw completely at ths tme. 8. Carefully close the tool handles, makng sure that the anvls and crmpers algn properly. Contnue closng the tool handles untl the ratchet n the tool frame has engaged suffcently to hold Fgure 2 the anvls and crmpers n place, then tghten both de retanng screws. 9. Remove the pn from the center hole n the locator assembly. Place the locator assembly over the end of the long de retanng screw and long de retanng pns. Poston the locator assembly aganst the sde of the tool jaw. 10. Place the nut onto the end of the long screw and tghten the nut enough to hold the locator assembly n place, whle stll allowng the locator to slde up and down. 11. To dsassemble, close the tool handles untl the ratchet releases, remove the nut, the locator assembly, the two de retanng screws, and the four de retanng pns, and slde the anvls and crmpers out of the tool jaws. 4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE Ths tool s provded wth a crmp adjustment feature. Intally, the crmp heght should be verfed as specfed n Secton 5, CRIMP HEIGHT INSPECTION, and Secton 6, RATCHET (Crmp Heght) ADJUSTMENT, before usng the tool to crmp desred contacts. Refer to Fgure 1, and select wre of the specfed sze and nsulaton dameter. Strp the wre to the length ndcated, takng care not to nck or cut wre strands. Select an applcable contact and dentfy the approprate crmpng chamber accordng to the wre sze markngs on the tool. Refer to Fgure 3, and proceed as follows: 2 of 5
1. Hold the tool so that the front (locator sde) s facng you. Squeeze tool handles together and allow them to open fully. 2. Insert the contact matng end frst nto the hole n the locator whch corresponds wth the approprate crmpng chamber. Make sure that the open U of the wre barrel and nsulaton barrel face the statonary jaw. CAUTION! Do NOT attempt to close the tool handles when locator contact retaner s between the des. Damage to the tool jaws or locator may result. 3. Slde the locator contact retaner out from between the des (sprng tenson wll pull the locator down). Make sure that the wre stop enters the contact wre stop slot between the wre barrel and contact shoulder. Release contact retaner. CAUTION! Make sure that both sdes of the contact nsulaton barrel are started evenly nto the crmpng chamber. Do NOT attempt to crmp an mproperly postoned contact. 4. Hold the contact n poston, and squeeze the tool handles together untl ratchet engages suffcently to hold the contact n poston. Do NOT deform nsulaton barrel or wre barrel. 5. Insert strpped wre nto contact nsulaton and wre barrels untl t s butted aganst the wre stop, as shown n Fgure 3. 6. Holdng the wre n place, squeeze tool handles together untl ratchet releases. Allow tool handles to open and remove crmped contact. The crmped contact may stck n the crmpng area, but can be removed by pushng downward on the top of the locator (see Fgure 3). 7. Check the contact crmp heght as descrbed n Secton 5, CRIMP HEIGHT INSPECTION. If necessary, adjust the crmp heght as descrbed n Secton 6, CRIMP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. 5. CRIMP HEIGHT INSPECTION Crmp heght nspecton s performed through the use of a mcrometer wth a modfed anvl, commonly referred to as a crmp--heght comparator. TE does not manufacture or market crmp--heght comparators. Detaled nformaton on obtanng and usng crmp--heght comparators can be found n nstructon sheet 408--7424. Proceed as follows: 1. Refer to Fgure 4 and select the maxmum sze wre for the crmpng chamber. 2. Refer to Secton 3, CRIMPING PROCEDURE, and crmp the contact accordngly. 3. Usng a crmp heght comparator, measure the wre barrel crmp heght as shown n Fgure 4. If the crmp heght conforms to that shown, the tool s consdered dmensonally correct. If not, the tool must be adjusted. Refer to Secton 6, CRIMP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. Back of Tool (Wre Sde) Contact Retaner Tool Statonary Jaw Wre Wre Strp Length Tool Wre Sze Markngs n Contact Wre Stop Slot Wre Inserted to Wre Stop Fgure 3 3 of 5
Poston Pont on Center of Wre Barrel Opposte Seam Modfed Anvl Spndle Crmp Heght 7. MAINTENANCE Ensure that the tool and des are clean by wpng them wth a clean, soft cloth. Remove any debrs wth a clean, soft brush. Do not use objects that could damage the tool. When not n use, keep handles closed to prevent objects from becomng lodged n the crmpng des, and store n a clean, dry area. Wre Sze (AWG) (Max) Crmp Heght Dmenson +0.05 mm [+.002 n.] 24 0.724 [.0285] 20 0.749 [.0295] Fgure 4 6. RATCHET (Crmp Heght) ADJUSTMENT (Fgure 5) 1. Remove the lockscrew from the ratchet adjustment wheel. 2. Wth a screwdrver, adjust the ratchet wheel from the locator sde of the tool. 3. Observe the ratchet adjustment wheel. If a tghter crmp s requred, rotate the adjustment wheel counterclockwse to a hgher--numbered settng. If a looser crmp s requred, rotate the adjustment wheel clockwse to a lower--numbered settng. 4. Re--assemble the lockscrew. 5. Make a sample crmp and measure the crmp heght. 6. If the dmenson s unacceptable, contnue to adjust the ratchet, and agan measure a sample crmp. 8. VISUAL INSPECTION The crmpng des should be nspected on a regular bass to ensure that they have not become worn or damaged. Inspect the crmpng chambers for flattened, chpped, worn, or broken areas. If damage or abnormal wear s evdent, the tool must be replaced. See Secton 9, REPLACEMENT. 9. REPLACEMENT Customer--replaceable parts are shown n Fgure 1. Avalable separately, PRO--CRIMPER III Hand Crmpng Tool Repar Kt 679221--1 ncludes a replacement nut and a varety of pns, rngs, screws, and sprngs. If the des are damaged or worn excessvely, they must be replaced. Order repar kt and replaceable parts through your TE representatve, or call 1--800--526--5142, or send a facsmle of your purchase order to 717--986--7605, or wrte to: CUSTOMER SERVICE (38--35) TYCO ELECTRONICS PO BOX 3608 HARRISBURG PA 17105--3608 Screwdrver 10. REVISION SUMMARY Revsons to ths nstructon sheet nclude: Ratchet Adjustment Wheel S Updated document to corporate requrements. Lockscrew (Typ) Fgure 5 4 of 5
De 58448-3 Can Be Used In the Followng Tools: PRO-CRIMPER III Hand Tool 354940-1 (Instructon Sheet 408-9930) SDE PEW- 12 Hand Tool 9-1478240- 0 (Instructon Sheet 408-8851) SDE Bench Termnator 1490076-2 (Customer Manual 409-10052) 626 Adapter 679304-1 (Instructon Sheet 408-4070) Battery Tool (Shouldered De) 1725837-1, - 2 (Customer Manual 409-10053) Battery Tool (Pn De) 1213890-1, - 2 (Customer Manual 409-10065) 5 of 5