TE Connectivity 2255140-1 Original Instructions

PROPER USE GUIDELINES
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1. INTRODUCTION

This instruction sheet covers the use of TE Connectivity Hand Crimping Straight Action Hand Tools (SAHT)
2255139-1, 2255140-1, 2255141-1, and 2255142-1 with flip locators which crimp D1000 Dynamic Series
contacts listed in Figure 2.
NOTE
Dimensions are in metric units with [inches in brackets]. Figures and illustrations are for reference only and are not drawn to
scale.
Read these instructions thoroughly before crimping any contacts.

2. DESCRIPTION

Figure 1
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The FRONT OF TOOL (contact side), is where the contact is inserted. The BACK OF TOOL (wire side), is
where the wire is inserted and has the wire size markings above each crimp section.
Each tool features a fixed die (crimper), a movable die (anvil), two crimp sections with applicable wire size
markings, a flip locator, a wire stop, and a ratchet release lever.
Once engaged, the ratchet will not release until the handles have been FULLY closed.
CAUTION
The ratchet ensures full crimping of the contact. This is a design feature that ensues maximum electrical and tensile
performance of the crimp. Do NOT readjust the ratchet.
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Mini Straight Action Hand Tools (SAHT)
2255139-1, 2255140-1, 2255141-1, and
2255142-1 for D1000 Dynamic Series
Contacts
Crimper
Anvil
Ratchet
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Instruction Sheet
408-32126
Rev A1
13 MAR 15
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