Tyco Electronics PRO-CRIMPER III Instruction Sheet

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.
Crimper Die
(Stationary)
Anvil Die
(Movable)
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet provides application and
maintenance procedures for PRO–CRIMPER III Hand
Tool Assembly 58551–1 and Crimping Die Assembly
58552–1. See Figure 1. The hand tool consists of the
die assembly and PRO–CRIMPER III Hand Tool
Frame Assembly 58532–1, and crimps STC Fiber
Optic Connectors. The die assembly can be
purchased separately, or purchased with the hand
tool.
The information on connector part numbers and
connector assembly procedures, refer to the
appropriate instruction sheet packaged with the
connector.
All dimensions in this document are in millimeters
NOTE
[with inches in brackets]. Figures and Illustrations
are for reference only and are not drawn to scale.
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Refer to Instruction Sheet 408–4020 for information
concerning the use and maintenance of Hand Tool
Frame Assembly 58532–1. Read these and all
referenced materials before using the die assemblies.
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PRO-CRIMPER* III Hand
Tool Assembly 58551-1
and Die Assembly 58552-1
Crimping Die
Assembly 58552-1
Figure 1
Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 7,
REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
The die assembly features an anvil die and a crimper
die. When closed, the dies produce four crimping
chambers that crimp the ferrule of the connector onto
the fiber–optic cable. Each die is held in the tool jaws
with a single die–retaining screw. See Figure 2.
3. DIE INSTALLATION
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PRO-CRIMPER III
Frame Assembly
58532-1
(Figure 2)
1. Close the tool handles until the ratchet releases;
then allow the tool handles to open FULLY.
2. Install anvil die in the moving jaw of the hand
tool. Align the die with the retaining screw hole;
then secure die with the button head cap screw. Do
NOT fully tighten.
3. Install crimper die in the stationary jaw of the
hand tool. Slowly close the tool handles, allowing
the die to align itself with the upper die. When dies
are properly aligned, securely tighten both screws.
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Instruction Sheet
408-4090
16 JAN 09 Rev A
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of 3
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