Tyco Electronics CERTI- CRIMP 90720- 1 Instruction Sheet

PROPER USE GUIDELINES
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applications. A wide selection of powered application equipment for extended- - use, production operations is available.
All numerical values in this instruction sheet are
NOTE
in metric units [with U.S. customary units in
i
brackets]. Dimensions are in millimeters [and
inches]. Figures are not drawn to scale.
Front of Tool
Figure 1
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CERTI- CRIMP* Straight Action
Hand Tool 90720- 1
1. INTRODUCTION
CERTI--CRIMP Straight Action Hand Tool 90720--1
crimps NG Multimate contacts onto wire sizes 18
through 14 AWG. Read these instructions carefully
before using the hand tool.
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 6, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
Crimper
This tool features a stationary die (crimper), a
(Stationary Die)
movable die (anvil), a locator/insulation stop, and a
ratchet.
The locator/insulation stop positions the contact
between the dies and aids in locating the wire in the
contact. In use, it rests in the contact locator slot.
Anvil
The ratchet ensures full crimping of the contact. Once
(Movable Die)
engaged, the ratchet will not release until the handles
have been FULLY closed.
CAUTION
3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
Select an applicable contact and a wire of appropriate
size and insulation diameter. Strip the wire to the
length indicated in Figure 2. DO NOT cut or nick the
wire strands.
Note: Not to Scale
Ratchet
Wire
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(Figure 1)
The dies bottom before the ratchet releases. This
feature ensures maximum electrical and tensile
!
performance of the crimp. DO NOT re- - adjust the
ratchet.
Socket Contact
Pin Contact
Locator
Wire
Slot
Barrel
Strip Length
(See Table)
Figure 2
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Instruction Sheet
408- - 4539
26 OCT 09 Rev A
Wire
Barrel
Locator
Slot
WIRE SIZE STRIP
(AWG) LENGTH
16 GXL, 18 SXL 5.99 [.236]
18 GXL,
5.00 [.197]
14 GXL, 16 SXL
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LOC B