Thomas & Betts COMFORT CRIMP SHURE STAKE ERG4811 Operating Instructions

COMFORT CRIMP

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAT. NOS. ERG4811, ERG4801, ERG4802, ERG4804 & ERG4806
IMPORTANT:
information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool.
WARNING
KEEP ALL BODY PARTS AWAY FROM DIE NEST
DURING GAGING OR CRIMPING PROCEDURE.
To release the SHURE STAKE ®
mechanism, push up on the release bar
until the ratchet teeth are disengaged.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES:
1. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE TOOL. Read this Instruction
Sheet. Become aware of proper tool usage as well as the potential
hazards that could occur.
2. DO NOT ABUSE TOOL. Prevent damage by handling with
reasonable care.
3. MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE. Keep tool in good condition at all
times. Keep it clean for proper performance.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT. Poor lighting and
cluttered area invite accidents.
5. USE SAFTEY GLASSES.
6. DO NOT OVER-REACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
7. NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE A CONNECTION TO A "HOT" LINE. Never
assume the power is OFF! Determine beforehand if any electrical
hazard could exist before making a connection to a line or wire.
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1. Refer to the instruction sheet enclosed with the connectors.
2. Select proper connector to be installed on wire(s).
3. Select proper installing tool. (Refer to table 1).
4. Open tool handles fully.
5. Position connector barrel in center of die nest with bottom
of barrel resting on die indentor, and open end of barrel
facing into die nest.
6. Insert wire(s) into the connector. Refer to connector instruction
sheet for proper wire arrangement, see note at right.
7. Compress the connector by squeezing tool handles until
the SHURE STAKE ® mechanism cycle has been completed.
Release handles to open tool.
8. Remove crimped connector from tool.
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Read and understand all of the instructions and safety
DO NOT CRIMP ON HOT ENERGIZED WIRES.
DESCRIPTION:
Each tool in this series, see Figure 1, is a hand operated crimping tool
utilizing non-interchangeable dies for installing certain Thomas & Betts
insulation piercing connectors on magnet wire. Incorporated in each
tool is a ratchet type SHURE STAKE
opening of the dies until a preset crimping pressure is reached, at
which point the handles can be released and the tool opened.
For certain wire combinations the dies will bottom (close), while for
others, because of the wire fill factor and type of wire, the dies will not
bottom. In order to produce an acceptable connection it is necessary
to operate the crimping tool with suitable hand pressure which is
controlled by the SHURE STAKE
checked periodically to ensure proper adjustment. This procedure is
described in succeeding paragraphs.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

DIE INDENTOR
SHURE STAKE
WARNING
HANDLES ARE NON-INSULATING.
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® mechanism. The tool should be
CONNECTOR
NOTE: For convenience, before placing wire(s) in the
connector, partially close the handles of the tool until
indentor die touches the connector.
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Figure 1
mechanism which prevents
DIE NEST
WIRES
Figure 2
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