Tyco Electronics 69324-1 Instruction Sheet

Hand crimping tool

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PROPER USE GUIDELINES
Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools. Hand tools are intended for occasional use a
low volume applications. A wide selection of powered application equipment for extended-use, production operations is available.
Three
Crimping
Areas

1. INTRODUCTION

This instruction sheet covers the application
andmaintenance of Tyco Electronics Hand Crimping
Tool 69324-1, which is used to apply AMP SOLI
STRAND and STRATO-THERM terminals and
splices.
Read this sheet thoroughly before proceeding.
Dimensions on this sheet are in millimeters [with
NOTE
inch equivalents in brackets]. Figures and
i
illustrations are for identiffcation only, and are not
drawn to scale.
Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 6,

2. DESCRIPTION

The tool features tool handles, a CERTI-CRIMP tool
ratchet, and crimping jaws with three crimping areas.
The proper wire size range is stamped next to each
crimping area. The tool is used to crimp the terminals
and splices on stranded wire of size 22 through 10
AWG.

3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE

To apply the terminal or splice, proceed as follows:
1. Refer to Figure 2 and select wire of the
specified size.
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Hand Crimping Tool 69324-1
(for SOLISTRAND* and
STRATO-THERM* Terminals/Splices)
CERTI-CRIMP*
Tool Ratchet
Crimping Jaws
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Figure 1
2. Strip the wire according to the dimensions
given for the terminal or splice being used. Be
sure to avoid nicking or damaging any wire
strands. If any strands are damaged, cut and
strip the wire again.
3. Select an applicable terminal and identify the
appropriate crimp section, according to wire size,
on the tool.
4. Make certain that the ratchet is released by
squeezing the tool handles and allowing them
toopen FULLY.
The crimping jaws bottom before the CERTI-
CAUTION
CRIMP tool ratchet releases. This
feature that ensures maximum electrical
design
!
and tensile performance of the crimp. 00 NOT re-
adjust the ratchet.
5. Place the terminal or splice in the crimping
jaws
as shown in Figure
brazed seam on the terminal or splice is visable,
position the seam toward the indenter.
6. Close the tool handles until the terminal or
splice is held firmly in place. Do NOT deform the
terminal
This controlled document is subject to change.
For latest revision and Regional Customer Service,
visit our website at www.tycoelectronics.com
Instruction Sheet
408-1976
03 JUN 10 Rev C
is a
3.
For best results, when a
1 of 5
LOC B

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Summary of Contents for Tyco Electronics 69324-1

  • Page 1 Tyco Electronics Hand Crimping strands. If any strands are damaged, cut and Tool 69324-1, which is used to apply AMP SOLI strip the wire again. STRAND and STRATO-THERM terminals and 3.
  • Page 2 Parallel Splice Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum 22 -16 4.37 [.172] 5.16 [.203] 69324-1 16 -14 6.35 [.250] 7.14 [.281] 7.95 [.313] 8.74 [.344] 12 -10 6.35 [.250] 7.14 [.281] Figure 2 7. Insert the stripped wire into the terminal orsplice wire barrel.
  • Page 3 If damage is evident, return the tool ensure dependable and uniform terminations. to Tyco Electronics for evaluation and repair. Frequency of inspection depends on: See Section 5, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR. C. Gaging the Crimping Chamber 1.
  • Page 4 408-1976 Suggested Plug Gage Design Proceed as follows: 1. Select an appropriate terminal or splice. 6.35 [.250] Typ 2. Select a stripped wire that represents GO Dimension “A” maximum wire load for the terminal or splice being used. For example, a terminal or splice listed for 22 to 16 AWG stranded wire has a maximum stranded wire load of 16 AWG.
  • Page 5 Since the previous release of these instructions, the than those listed in Figure 6 should be replaced by TE logo was applied. Tyco Electronics to ensure quality and reliability of the tool. Order replacement parts through your Tyco Electronics representative, or call 1-800-526-5142,...

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