Instruction Sheet  Hand Tool 55893-1 for Pre-Insulated 408-8890 Heat Shrink Terminals and Splices 12 AUG 11 Rev A 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. with a wire size range of 16-8 AWG may be found on Instruction Sheet 408-8891. Die Nests Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in NOTE millimeters [with inches in brackets]. Figures are for reference only and are not drawn to scale. i Crimping Head Ring Tongue Terminal Spade Terminal Butt Splice Ratchet Tab 250 Series 250 Series FASTON* FASTON* Terminals Terminals Receptacle TERMINAL/ WIRE SIZE, Tool Handles STUD SIZE SPLICE AWG 22-18 6, 8, 10, 1/4 Ring Tongue 16-14 6, 8, 10, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8 Terminal Figure 1 12-10 8, 10, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 1/2 1. INTRODUCTION 22-14 6, 8, 10 Spade Terminal Hand Tool 55893-1 is used to crimp Pre-Insulated 12-10 8, 10 Heat Shrink Terminals and Splices onto 22 -10 AWG Butt Splice 12-10 --- wire. See Figure 2. This hand tool is equipped with a ratchet mechanism to ensure reliable crimp 250 Series 16-14 --- terminations. FASTON Terminals Figure 2 Hand Tool 55893-1 is available in a "Seal and Splice Kit" with assorted terminals and splices by ordering part number 55892-1. Information about Hand Tool 2. CRIMPING PROCEDURE 55894-1 which crimps the same terminals and splices Select an appropriate terminal or splice for the tool. Cut and strip the wire to the proper length. For 22-14 © 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 2 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. ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS 408-8890 AWG wire, strip the length to 7.94 [.313]; for 12-10 Overheating the terminal or splice will cause the CAUTION AWG wire, strip the length to 9.52 [.375]. insulation to blister or burn, which deteriorates the integrity of the heat shrink polymer. To open the tool, close the handles past the ratchet ! release position which will allow the jaws to fully open. Proceed with the following steps as shown in Figure 3. 4. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 1. To crimp the wire barrel, center the wire barrel of the terminal or splice in the appropriate wire barrel It is recommended that a maintenance and inspection crimp section according to the correct wire size program be performed periodically to ensure range. Refer to Figure 2. dependable and uniform terminations. The wire barrel insulation color must match the Frequency of inspection should be adjusted to suit NOTE crimp section color code. Red is for 22-18 AWG your requirements. Frequency of inspection depends (front die nest), Blue is for 16-14 AWG (middle die on: i nest), and Yellow is for 12-10 AWG (rear die nest). • The type and size of the product crimped. 2. Squeeze tool handles together just enough to • The degree of operator skill. hold wire barrel in place. See Figure 3. • The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and 3. IInsert the stripped wire into wire barrel until it dirt. bottoms. • Your own established standards. 4. Holding the wire in place, squeeze tool handles Each tool is thoroughly inspected before packaging. until the ratchet releases and allows the jaws to Since there is a possibility of damage during shipment, spring open. The crimp is now complete. See Figure new tooling should be inspected immediately upon 3. arrival at your facility. Damaged terminals or splices should not be used. CAUTION The tool may be cleaned by immersing it in a suitable If a damaged terminal or splice is evident, it should commercial solvent or cleaner which does not attack be cut from the wire and replaced. Damaged ! paint or plastic material. The tool should be re- products should not be re-terminated. lubricated after cleaning, using a light film of a medium weight oil on bearing surfaces and pivot points. 3. SHRINKING THE INSULATION After the crimping is complete, use Heat Gun 600655- 5. REVISION SUMMARY 2 (reference Instruction Sheet 408-9614); or Heat Gun Revisions to this instruction sheet include: 606712-2 (reference Instruction Sheet 408-4085); or an other controlled heat source to shrink the insulation • Changed company name and logo for a moisture-proof seal of the terminal or splice. Properly Crimped Terminal (Before Heat Shrinking of Insulation) Crimping Head Tool Handles Die Nest Stripped Wire NEST DIMENSION “G" 12-18 2.18-2.03 [.086-.080] 16-14 2.69-2.54 [.106-.100] Terminal 12-10 3.73-3.58 [.147-.141] Figure 3 Rev A 2 of 2