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TETRA-CRIMP*

Hand Crimping Tool 59824-1

12 JUN 14 Rev Z

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.

Figure 1

1. INTRODUCTION

TETRA-CRIMP Hand Crimping Tool 59824-1 (shown

in Figure 1) is designed to crimp the terminals and

splices listed in Figure 2 onto stranded wire sizes 22

through 10 AWG. Refer to Catalog 82042 for product

part numbers. Read these instructions thoroughly

before using the hand tool.

Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in

millimeters [with inches in brackets]. Figures and

illustrations are for reference only and are not

drawn to scale.

Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 8,

REVISION SUMMARY.

2. DESCRIPTION

Each hand tool features two crimping dies, a spring-

loaded locator assembly, and a ratchet handle with a

ratchet pawl. See Figure 1.When closed, the dies form

three crimping chambers each labeled by color on the

BACK side of the tool. The color indicates the wire

size and must match the insulation color of the

terminal or splice: yellow (12-10), blue (16-14), red

(22-16), black heavy duty (16-14 HD), and green

(20-16 HD).

The locator assembly positions the terminal or splice

between the crimping dies. The ratchet handle

assures full crimping. Once engaged, the ratchet will

not release until the tool handles have been FULLY

closed, unless the ratchet pawl is depressed to

manually release the ratchet. This feature, when

depressed, prevents crimping of an improperly

positioned terminal or splice.

The crimping dies bottom before the ratchet

releases. This feature assures maximum electrical

and tensile performance of the crimp. Do NOT

re-adjust the ratchet.

3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE

Select the appropriate wire size and terminal or splice

for the hand tool. The wire size and insulation

diameter must be within the specified range for the

terminal or splice. Strip the wire to the dimension

provided in Figure 2. Do NOT nick or cut the wire

strands. Then, proceed as follows:

1. Open the crimping dies by squeezing the tool

handles together until the ratchet releases.

2. Push the locator assembly away from the upper

crimping die slightly and hold.

a. If crimping a terminal, position the wire

barrel in the appropriate crimping chamber

between the locator assembly and the upper

die. Make sure that the flat side of the terminal

faces up. See Figure 3, Detail A.

b. If crimping a splice, position the wire barrel

in the appropriate crimping chamber. Seat the

splice window indent on the locator assembly.

Refer to Figure 3, Detail B.

3. Holding the wire barrel in place, release the

locator assembly.

4. Hold the tool so that the BACK side is facing you,

and insert the stripped wire into wire barrel until the

wire bottoms. Refer to Figure 3.

Crimping

Chamber Label

Crimping Chamber

(3 Places)

Back Side of Tool

Locator

Assembly

Crimping

Dies

Ratchet

Pawl

Ratchet

Handle

NOTE

CAUTION

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Figure 2

5. Holding the wire in place, squeeze the tool

handles together until the ratchet releases. Allow

the tool handles to open FULLY.

6. Remove crimped terminal or splice from the tool.

7. If crimping a splice, position the uncrimped wire

barrel in the crimping chamber. Make sure to seat

the splice window indent on the locator assembly.

Repeat Steps 3 through 6.

Damaged or worn terminals must not be used.

Terminals may be removed from the wire,

discarded, and replaced with new ones.

4. CRIMP INSPECTION

— Check that the crimp dot code on the color-coded

insulation indicates the crimping chamber used. Refer

to Figure 2.

— Check that the crimp is centered on the wire

barrel. See Figure 4.

— Make sure that the wire insulation does not enter

the wire barrel. See Figure 4.

— Check that the wire end is flush with or slightly

beyond the end of the wire barrel. See Figure 4.

CAUTION

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Figure 3

Figure 4

5. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

It is recommended that a maintenance and inspection

program be performed periodically to ensure

dependable and uniform terminations. Though

recommendations call for at least one inspection a

month, frequency of inspection depends upon the

following:

1. The care, amount of use, and handling of the

hand tool.

2. The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and

dirt.

3. The degree of operator skill.

4. Your own established standards.

The hand tool is inspected before being shipped;

however, it is recommended that the tool be inspected

immediately upon arrival at your facility to ensure that

the tool has not been damaged during shipment.

5.1. Daily Maintenance

1. The hand tool should be immersed (handles

partially closed) in a reliable commercial degreasing

compound to remove accumulated dirt, grease, and

foreign matter. When degreasing compound is not

available, tool may be wiped clean with a soft, lint-

free cloth. Do NOT use hard or abrasive objects that

could damage the tool.

2. Make certain that the retaining pins are in place

and that they are secured with retaining rings.

3. All pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces should

be protected with a THIN coat of any good SAE† 20

motor oil. Do NOT oil excessively.

Back Side

of Tool

Upper Die

Stripped

Wire

Wire Barrel

Locator

Assembly

Flat Side of

Terminal

Locator

Assembly

Locator

Assembly

Splice

Window

Indent

Terminal

Splice

Crimp Inspection

Wire Insulation

Does Not Enter

Wire Barrel

Wire End Slightly

Beyond End of

Wire Barrel

Crimp Code (1 Dot Shown)

(Refer to Figure 2)

Crimp Centered

on Wire Barrel

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