408-1559

Hand Crimping Tools

Rev P

6 of 10

Tyco Electronics Corporation

Figure 7

1

Insulation barrel is in firm contact with wire insulation.

2

Correct color code, dot code, and tool combination (Rib code

on bottom, dot code on top when crimped in tool No. 69454).

3

Wire size is within the wire range stampedunder the terminal

tongue or on the center of the splice.

4

Crimp is centeredon the wire barrel.

5

Conductor end is flush with, or extends beyond, the end of the

terminal wire barrel.

6

Conductor end is against the wire stop, is at least flush with, or

extends slightly beyond, the wire barrel.

7

Wire insulation does not enter the wire barrel.

8

No nicked or missing conductor strands.

1

No flash or extruded insulation.

2

Correct color code, dot code, and tool combination. Dot coding

disappears from sealed splices when they are heat sealed.

3

Correct wire size is used.

4

Wire insulation does not enter wire barrel of splice.

5

Endof conductor is against wire stop, is at least flush with, or

extends slightly beyond, the splice's wire barrel.

6

Endof conductor is bottomedin cap.

7

Full width of crimp is over wire barrel.

8

No nicked or missing conductor strands.

9

Crimp is centeredon wire barrel.

10

Splice insulation is in contact with wire insulation.

PIDG AND

PLASTI-GRIP

Terminals

PIDG

Butt Splices

PLASTI-GRIP

Butt Splice

Spare Wire

Caps

1

2

4

5

3

7

8

6

3

4

6

2

1

A Dot Code (1 or 2 Dots) Must Appear

on All CrimpedItems

(Rib code on bottom, dot code on top when

crimpedin tool No. 69454)

3

1

5

2

10

9

4

8

5

Wire Stop

4

8

6

7

2

1

3

Wire Stop

6. INITIAL TOOL INSPECTION

Hand crimping tools are inspected before

shipment. The tool received should be inspected

immediately upon arrival to ensure that the tool has

not been damaged during shipment, and that it

performs according to the criteria described in this

sheet. If a tool is damaged upon arrival, retain the

shipping container, file a claim with the carrier, and

notify Tyco Electronics immediately.

7. MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION

7.1. Daily Maintenance

1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants

from the tool with a clean brush or a soft, lint–free

cloth. Do NOT use objects that could damage the

tool.

2. Make sure that the proper retaining pins are in

place and are secured with the proper retaining

rings.

3. Make certain that all pins, pivot points, and

bearing surfaces are protected with a THIN coat

of any good SAE 20 motor oil. Do NOT oil

excessively.

4. When the tool is not in use, keep the handles

closed to prevent objects from becoming lodged in

the crimping areas and store the tool in a clean,

dry area.