Samtec CAT-HT-246-1416-11 Instruction Sheet

PROPER USE GUIDELINES
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Insulation
Crimper
Wire
Crimper
Insulation
Anvil
Figure 1

1. INTRODUCTION

CAT–HT–246–1416–11 (straight–action hand tool)
was designed to crimp CC46L (MPSS series)
contacts.
The wire crimper bottoms against the anvil before
CAUTION
the ratchet releases. This is a design feature that
assures maximum electrical and tensile
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performance of the crimp. Do NOT re-adjust the
ratchet.
Dimensions in these instructions are in metric
NOTE
units [with inches in brackets]. Figures and
illustrations are for reference only and are not
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drawn to scale.

2. DESCRIPTION

The front of the tool, is marked with the tool part
number, wire size ranges, and crimp height
specifications.
The tool features a fixed die (crimper), a movable die
(anvil), a locator/insulation stop, and a ratchet. Many
tools feature an insulation adjustment knob which is
used to regulate the crimp height of the contact
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Straight Action Hand Tool
CAT-HT-246-1416-11
insulation barrel during the crimping operation. The
Insulation locator/insulation stop positions the contact, and limits
the insertion distance of the stripped wire into the
Adjustment
contact. In use, the locator/insulation stop rests in the
Knob
locator slot of the contact (See Figures 1 and 2). The
ratchet assures full crimping of the contact. Once
engaged, the ratchet will not release until the dies
have been fully closed.
Wire Barrel

3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE

Anvil
CAUTION
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Front of
Refer to Figure 2 for wire preparation information
Tool
before applying the contact.
1. Hold the tool so that the front side is facing you.
2. Ensure that the tool ratchet is released by
squeezing the tool handles and allowing them to
open fully .
3. Holding the contact by its mating portion and
looking straight into the crimp section, insert the
contact from the back of the tool into the
appropriate crimp chamber.
4. Position the contact between the crimpers so
that the locator/insulation stop enters the slot in the
contact. The wire barrel should butt against the
locator/insulation stop. Refer to Figure 1.
5. Holding the contact in this position, squeeze the
tool handles together until the insulation anvil starts
entry into the insulation crimper (usually two
ratchet clicks). DO NOT DEFORM THE
INSULATION BARREL OR WIRE BARREL.
Insert a properly stripped wire through the
6.
locator slot and into the wire barrel of the contact
until the insulation butts against the
locator/insulation stop.
7. Holding wire in place, crimp contact to the wire
by squeezing the tool handles together until the
ratchet releases.
8. Allow tool handles to open fully and remove the
crimped contact from the tool.
CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-800-SAMTEC9
Instruction Sheet
STS-M-246-1416-11-A
Do NOT cut or nick the wire strands during wire
stripping.
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