Tyco Electronics 1490749-1 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.
Stationary Die Release Button
C"-Head
Moving Die Release Button
Ram
1. INTRODUCTION
Hydraulic Hand Crimping Tool 1490749–1 (Figure 1)
is designed for crimping the terminals and splices in
Figure 2. Read these instructions thoroughly before
using the hand tool.
WIRE SIZE
TERMINALS
(AWG)
AMPOWER*
6 Through 4/0
Terminals and Splices
SOLISTRAND*
8 Through 4/0
Terminals and Splices
TERMINYL*
8 Through 1/0
Terminals and Splices
AMPLI-BOND*
8 Through 2
Terminals and Splices
Figure 2
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in metric
NOTE
units [with U.S. customary units in brackets].
i Figures and illustrations are for identification only
and are not drawn to scale.
2. DESCRIPTION
(Figure 1)
The hand tool has a stationary lever and a movable
lever. These levers are compressed to pump
hydraulic fluid behind the ram, moving it forward and
thereby closing the dies. After the crimping is
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Hydraulic
Hand Crimping
Tool 1490749-1
Striker (Shown in Actuated
Positon to Depress Plunger)
Plunger
Figure 1
complete, the movable lever is turned to depress the
plunger. The moving die retracts to its original
position, completing the crimping cycle.
3. DIE INSERTION AND REMOVAL
CAUTION
INSTRUCTION
!
SHEET
408-8703 Before inserting dies, refer to instruction sheet
packaged with dies for detailed instructions: insert or
remove dies, as necessary, by following procedures
408-8691
given in the instruction sheet for the dies.
408-8704
4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
1. Strip wires to dimensions specified on the
408-8705
instructions packaged with dies (see Figure 2).
2. Insert the terminal or splice in stationary die
according to instruction sheet packaged with dies.
DANGER
3. Pump movable lever until moving die grips
terminal or splice.
CAUTION
!
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Instruction Sheet
408-8717
27 OCT 08
Movable Lever
Stationary Lever
To avoid damage to the tooling, never operate
the tool with the dies removed. Failure to insert
the dies before operation can result in damage to
the C"-Head or the tool ram.
To avoid personal injury, be sure to exercise
caution while holding terminals, splices, or wire in
the crimping area.
Do not deform wire barrel of terminal or splice.
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