408-8890
2 of 2
Rev A
AWG wire, strip the length to 7.94 [.313]; for 12-10
AWG wire, strip the length to 9.52 [.375].
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.
1. To crimp the wire barrel, center the wire barrel of
th
e terminal or splice in the appropriate wire barrel
crimp section according to the correct wire size
range. Refer to Figure 2.
The wire barrel insulation color must match the
crimp section color code. Red is for 22-18 AWG
(front die nest), Blue is for 16-14 A
WG (middle die
nest), and Yellow is for 12-10 AWG (rear die nest).
2. Squeeze tool handles together just enough to
ho
ld wire barrel in place. See Figure 3.
3. IInsert the stripped wire into wire barrel until it
bo
ttoms.
4. Holding the wire in place, squeeze tool handles
un
til the ratchet releases and allows the jaws to
spring open. The crimp is now complete. See Figure
3.
Damaged terminals or splices should not be used.
If a damaged terminal or splice is evident, it should
be cut from the wire and replaced. Damaged
products should not be re-terminated.
3. SHRINKING THE INSULATION
After the crimping is complete, use Heat Gun 600655-
2 (reference Instruction Sheet 408-9614); or Heat Gun
606712-2 (reference Instruction Sheet 408-4085); or
an other controlled heat source to shrink the insulation
for a moisture-proof seal of the terminal or splice.
Overheating the terminal or splice will cause the
insulation to blister or burn, which deteriorates the
integrity of the heat shrink polymer
.
4. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
It is recommended that a maintenance and inspection
program be performed periodically to ensure
dependable and uniform terminations.
Frequency of inspection should be adjusted to suit
you
r requirements. Frequency of inspection depends
on:
•The type and size of the product crimped.
•The degree of operator skill.
•The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and
dirt.
•Your own established standards.
Each tool is thoroughly inspected before packaging.
Since
there is a possibility of damage during shipment,
new tooling should be inspected immediately upon
arrival at your facility.
The tool may be cleaned by immersing it in a suitable
comm
ercial solvent or cleaner which does not attack
paint or plastic material. The tool should be re-
lubricated after cleaning, using a light film of a medium
weight oil on bearing surfaces and pivot points.
Terminal
Crimping Head
Tool
Handles
Stripped Wire
Properly Crimped Terminal (Before Heat Shrinking of Insulation)
NEST DIMENSION “G"
12-18 2.18-2.03 [.086-.080]
16-14 2.69-2.54 [.106-.100]
12-10 3.73-3.58 [.147-.141]
Die Nest
5. REVISION SUMMARY
Revisions to this instruction sheet include:
•Changed company name and logo
Figure 3
