Instruction Sheet HandCrimpingToolFrameAssembly 543344-1(UsedtoCrimpFerrulesfor 408--9315 AMPLIMITE*HD-20Connectors) 11 APR 11 RevC PROPERUSEGUIDELINES CumulativeTraumaDisorderscanresultfromtheprolongeduseofmanuallypoweredhandtools.Handtoolsareintendedforoccasionaluseandlowvolume applications.Awide selection ofpowered application equipmentforextended--use,production operationsisavailable. Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are provided in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY. Flip--Top Head 2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1) Die Holder Plate The tool consists of a flip--top head with a latch, die holder plate, lower die holder, and handles with a ratchet. The flip--top head allows easy removal of the Lower Latch ferrule. The part number of the tool is on the front of Die Holder the tool. Front of Tool This tool is a member of the CERTI--CRIMP* hand crimping tool family. The ratchet on this tool ensures full crimping of the product. Once engaged, the ratchet will not release until the handles have been FULLY closed. The dies bottom before the ratchet releases. This CAUTION feature ensures maximum electrical and tensile performance of the crimp. DO NOT re--adjust the ! ratchet. Ratchet Handles 3. DIEINSERTIONANDREMOVAL 3.1. Installation (Refer to Figure 2) Each set of dies consists of an anvil (moving die) NOTE and a crimper (stationary die). Most moving dies have square corners and the stationary dies have i chamfered corners. Refer to Figure 2. Exceptions to this feature will be shown on the instruction sheet packaged with the dies. 1. Close the handles until the ratchet releases. Allow the handles to open FULLY. 2. Place the moving die in the lower die holder. Turn the die holding screw enough to hold die in place. DO NOT tighten the screw. Figure 1 3. Place the stationary die in the die holder plate. Turn the die holding screw enough to hold the die 1. INTRODUCTION in place. DO NOT tighten the screw. 4. Make sure that the dies and properly aligned, Hand Crimping Tool Frame Assembly 543344--1 is designed to crimp the ferrule onto the shielding then close the handles, and tighten the die holding hardware or cable clamps used with AMPLIMITE screws. HD--20 connectors. This tool accepts interchangeable 3.2. Removal dies which corresponds to the ferrule being crimped. 1. Close the handles until the ratchet releases. Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in NOTE Allow the handles to open FULLY. millimeters [with inches in brackets]. Figures and illustrations are for reference only and are not 2. Loosen the die holding screws, and remove the i drawn to scale. dies. 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 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 LOCB 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 408-9315 Die Holding Die Holder Plate Screw Crimper (Stationary Die) Latch Anvil (Moving Die) Lower Die Holder Front of Tool Figure 2 4. CRIMPINGPROCEDURE The tool is inspected before being shipped; however, it is recommended that the tool be inspected 1. Close the handles until the ratchet releases. immediately upon arrival to ensure that the tool has Allow the handles to open FULLY. not been damaged during shipment. 2. Open the latch, and looking into the front of the 5.1. DailyMaintenance tool, insert the cable and ferrule into the back of 1. Immerse the tool (handles partially closed) in a the crimping chamber. Position the ferrule in the reliable commercial degreasing compound to dies according to the instructions included with the remove accumulated dirt, grease, and foreign dies. Close the latch. matter. When degreasing compound is not available, the tool may be wiped clean with a soft, Always refer to instruction sheet packaged with NOTE lint--free cloth. DO NOT use hard or abrasive the dies for positioning of the ferrule in the dies. objects that could damage the tool. i 2. Make certain that the retaining pins are in place and that they are secured with retaining rings. 3. Close the tool handles until the ferrule is held firmly in place. 3. All pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces should be protected with a THIN coat of any good 4. Squeeze the tool handles together until the SAE 20 motor oil. DO NOT oil excessively. ratchet releases. Allow the handles to open FULLY, open the latch, and remove the crimped ferrule. 4. When the tool is not in use, keep the handles closed to prevent objects from becoming lodged in the crimping dies. Store the tool in a clean, dry 5. MAINTENANCEANDINSPECTION area. It is recommended that a maintenance and inspection 5.2. PeriodicInspection program be performed periodically to ensure dependable and uniform terminations. Though A. Lubrication recommendations call for at least one inspection a month, frequency of inspection depends on: Lubricate all pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces with any good SAE 20 motor oil as follows: 1. The care, amount of use, and handling of the Tool used in daily production — daily tool. Tool used daily (occasional) — weekly 2. The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and dirt. Tool used weekly — monthly 3. The degree of operator skill. Wipe excess oil from the tool, particularly from the 4. Your own established standards. crimping area. Oil transferred from the crimping area 2 of 4 Rev C 408-9315 onto certain terminations may affect the electrical releases. Hold the tool handles in this position, characteristics of an application. maintaining just enough pressure to keep the dies closed. B. VisualInspection 5. Check the clearance between the bottoming 1. Close the tool handles until the ratchet releases surfaces of the dies. If the clearance is 0.025 mm and then allow them to open freely. If they do not [.001 in.] or less, the ratchet is satisfactory. If open quickly and fully, the spring is defective and clearance exceeds 0.025 mm [.001 in.], the ratchet must be replaced. See Section 6, REPLACEMENT is out of adjustment and must be repaired. See AND REPAIR. Section 6, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR. 2. Inspect the head for worn, cracked, or broken areas. If damage is evident, return the tool for 6. REPLACEMENTANDREPAIR evaluation and repair. See Section 6, Customer--replaceable parts are listed in Figure 3. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR. A complete inventory should be stocked and 3. Check die alignment and tighten the die holding controlled to prevent lost time when replacement of screws at least twice daily while tool is in use. parts is necessary. Parts other than those listed should be replaced by TE Connectivity to ensure 5.3. RatchetInspection quality and reliability. Order replacement parts through your TE Representative, or call Check the ratchet to ensure that the ratchet does not 1--800--526--5142, or send a facsimile of your release prematurely, allowing the dies to open before purchase order to 717--986--7605, or write to: they have fully bottomed. Proceed as follows: CUSTOMER SERVICE (038--035) 1. Remove traces of oil or dirt from the bottoming TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION surfaces of the dies. PO BOX 3608 2. Obtain a 0.025 mm [.001 in.] shim that is HARRISBURG PA 17105--3608 suitable for checking the clearance between the For customer repair service, call 1--800--526--5136. bottoming surfaces of the dies. 3. Select a ferrule and maximum size cable for the ferrule. 7. REVISIONSUMMARY 4. Position the ferrule in the crimping chamber Revisions to this instruction sheet include: according to according to the instructions included S Updated document to corporate requirements with the crimping dies. Holding the cable in place, S New logo squeeze the tool handles together until the ratchet Rev C 3 of 4 408-9315 336.5 [13.25] Approx 2 1 6 5 9 8 73.2 [2.88] (Closed) 3 4 49.8 [1.96] 7 REPLACEMENTPARTS ITEM PARTNUMBER DESCRIPTION QTYPERTOOL 1 300388 PIN, Retaining (Handles) 4 2 21045--3 RING, Retaining (Handles) 14 3 300389 PIN, Retaining (Center Pivot) 1 4 21045--6 RING, Retaining (Center Pivot) 2 5 305340 PIN, Retaining (Head) 3 6 543348--1 SPRING, Modified 1 7 1--22278--1 SPRING, Compression 1 8 1901139--1 SPRING, Torsion 1 9 125115--5 SPACERG, Torsion Spring, .100 in. Thick 4 GPosition spacersto keep torsion spring in centerofhandles. Figure 3 4 of 4 Rev C