Instruction Sheet PRO-CRIMPER*IIIHandTool FrameAssembly58433-4 408--9671 WithDieAssembly58424-1 13JAN 11 RevD PROPERUSEGUIDELINES CumulativeTraumaDisorderscanresultfromtheprolongeduseofmanuallypoweredhandtools.Handtoolsareintendedforoccasionaluseandlowvolume applications.Awideselectionofpoweredapplicationequipmentforextended--use,productionoperationsisavailable. Jaws Frame Lockscrew Die Assembly Ratchet Crimping Chamber Handles Ratchet Adjustment Wheel The PRO--CRIMPER III Hand Tool Frame Assembly is a “Commercial” 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 specification. Tyco Electronics offers a variety of tools to satisfy your performance requirements. For additional information, contact the Tooling Assistance Center at 1--800--722--1111. Figure 1 The die assembly is also available separately. 1. INTRODUCTION The tool frame also accepts other die assemblies PRO--CRIMPER III Hand Tool Frame Assembly designed for PRO--CRIMPER III hand tool frames. 58433--4 is designed to crimp OPTIMATE* connectors onto fiber optic cable. See Figure 1. 3. CRIMPINGPROCEDURE All dimensions on this instruction sheet are in NOTE 1. Prepare the cable and connector according to millimeters [with inches in brackets]. Figures are the instructions packaged with the connector. for identification only and are not drawn to scale. i 2. Squeeze the tool handles until the ratchet releases, then allow them to open fully. Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are provided in Section 6, REVISION SUMMARY. 3. Place the connector in the crimping chamber so that the flange at the front of the support sleeve 2. DESCRIPTION rests against the side of the dies. See Figure 2. The tool consists of a frame, handles, jaws, ratchet, 4. Squeeze the tool handles until the ratchet and die assembly having a single crimping chamber. releases, then allow them to open. Remove the The die assembly is marked with the part number and crimped connector and cable. “OPTIMATE 2.5 mm”. The tool features a ratchet adjustment wheel for adjusting the crimp height. 5. Clean any epoxy from the die assembly. E2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation, Berwyn, PA TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER1--800--722--1111 This controlled document is subject to change. 1 of 2 PRODUCT INFORMATION1--800--522--6752 Forlatest revision and Regional CustomerService, All Rights Reserved visit ourwebsite atwww.tycoelectronics.com TE logo and Tyco Electronics are trademarks. LOCB *Trademark. Otherproducts names, logos, orcompany names might be trademarks of theirrespective owners. 408-9671 PRO-CRIMPERIIIHandToolFrameAssembly58433-4 If the crimp height measures 3.56+0.1 [.140+.004], the ratchet is considered properly set. If the crimp height is unacceptable, open the tool Cable handles, and remove the lockscrew (shown in Figure 1) from the base of the ratchet adjustment wheel (this will allow the wheel to be rotated). If the crimped diameter is too large, turn the wheel counterclockwise to the next higher notch (tighter). If the crimped height is too small (which is unlikely), turn the wheel clockwise to the next lower notch (looser). 2. Re--install and tighten the lockscrew. Crimp Eyelet For other die assemblies, the ratchet adjustment NOTE wheel might need to be adjusted in order to meet the crimping specifications. i Figure 2 5. REPLACEMENTANDREPAIR Order replacement parts through a TE representative, or call 1--800--526--5142, or send a facsimile of your 4. INSPECTION purchase order to 1--717--986--7605, or write to: CUSTOMER SERVICE (38--35) 4.1. VisualInspection TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 1. Inspect the tool frame and die assembly on a PO BOX 3608 regular basis to ensure that they have not become HARRISBURG, PA 17105--3608 worn or damaged. 2. Inspect the crimping chamber of the die 6. REVISIONSUMMARY assembly for flattened, chipped, worn, or broken Revisions to this instruction sheet include: areas. If damaged, replace the die assembly. S Updated instruction sheet to corporate 4.2. RatchetInspection requirements S Added paragraph to Figure 1 The ratchet mechanism of the tool features an S Changed button head socket cap screw and adjustment wheel with eight settings. The ratchet adjustment wheel controls the amount of handle hex head cap screw in Paragraph 4.2 to pressure exerted on the die assembly during the lockscrew crimping procedure. Although the ratchet is adjusted and preset before shipping, general use and subsequent wear may cause it to go out of adjustment. It is recommended that the ratchet be inspected, and adjusted if necessary as follows: 1. Measure the crimp height of a connector crimp eyelet (shown in Figure 2), or a 4.75 [.187] diameter solder rod, or a copper wire size 6 AWG (having an insulation diameter of 4.11 [.162]). 2 of 2 TycoElectronicsCorporation RevD