CAUTION:
Verify power is “OFF” before working on wiring with this tool.
The plastic grips are for the user’s comfort,
and are not intended to insulate against electrical shock
while working on live electrical circuits.
CT-160
CRIMPING TOOL
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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CT-160
NON-INSULATED BUTT SPLICE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Insert stripped wire into end of the butt
splice to internal wire stop. (See product
packaging for proper strip lengths.)
2. Locate butt splice in proper non-
insulated crimp pocket.
3. Position crimp pocket on the center of
the metal barrel half with wire inserted.
4. Squeeze handles firmly.
5. Repeat for other end of butt splice.
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PA24427A01
REV.: 02 5-2014
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
© Panduit Corp. 2014
CT-160
For Technical Support:
1-888-506-5400, ext. 83255
E-mail:
techsupport@panduit.com
See product packaging or contact Customer Service for
UL/CSA approved tooling/product combinations.
INSULATED BUTT SPLICE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Insert stripped wire into end of the butt
splice to internal wire stop. (See product
packaging for proper strip lengths.)
2. Locate butt splice in proper insulated
crimp pocket.
3. Position crimp pocket on the center of
the metal barrel half with wire inserted.
4. Squeeze handles firmly.
5. Close insulation if desired.
6. Repeat for other end of butt splice.
WIRE STRIPPER for removing plastic or
rubber wire insulation. Strip length should
allow a minimum of 1/32” of conductor to
extend beyond terminal barrel.
WIRE CUTTER for No. 10 AWG and
smaller copper wire.
CUTTERS for machine screws of sizes
shown. Open handles, thread screw in this
side. Close handles to cut screw.
CRIMPING POCKETS for Pan-Term non-
insulated and insulated terminals,
disconnects, splices and wire joints on No.
22 to 10 AWG stranded wire. See product
packaging for proper crimping pockets.
This tool is made of hardened steel and is
protected with a light coat of oil.
NON-INSULATED AND INSULATED
PARALLEL SPLICE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Insert stripped wire into each end of the
parallel splice. (See product packaging
for proper strip lengths.)
2. Locate parallel splice in proper crimp
pocket.
3. Position crimp pocket on the center of
the metal barrel.
4. Squeeze handles firmly.
CRIMP POCKET
CRIMP POCKET
CRIMP POCKET
CRIMP POCKET
NON-INSULATED
INSULATED
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