Thomas & Betts Comfort Crimp ERG2002 Instructions For Use

IMPORTANT: Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this
manual before operating or servicing this tool.
*See Gaging
Table on
Page 2
In the event the SHURE STAKE ® MECHANISM must be released, please see Figure 2.
1.0
1.1 SHURE STAKE
WARNING
KEEP ALL BODY PARTS AWAY FROM
DIE NEST DURING GAGING OR
CRIMPING PROCEDURE.
To release the SHURE STAKE ®
mechanism, push up on the
release bar until the ratchet teeth
are disengaged.
COMFORT CRIMP
ERG2002, ERG2004 and ERG2005
SHURE STAKE
CALIBRATION VERIFICATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Mechanism
®
1
-1/2
Figure 2
®
TOOL
®
WARNING
HANDLES ARE NON-INSULATING.
DO NOT CRIMP ON HOT ENERGIZED WIRES.
1.2
Maintenance
1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants
with a clean brush or a soft, lint-free cloth.
2. DO NOT use on objects that could damage the tool.
3. Make certain all pins, pivot points, and bearing
surfaces are protected with a THIN coat of any good
SAE No. 20 motor oil. DO NOT oil excessively.
4. Keep handles closed when not in use to prevent
objects from becoming lodged in the crimping dies.
5. Store tool in a cool, dry area.
SHURE STAKE ® Mechanism Check
1.3
1. Squeeze handles until jaws are fully closed but
before SHURE STAKE ® mechanism releases.
2. Apply a force gradually at 1-1/2" from end of handles
until SHURE STAKE ® mechanism relases, see Figure
2.
3. The force required to release the SHURE STAKE ®
mechanism should be 20 lbs. min - 34 lbs. max. for
ERG2002, ERG 2004; 27 lbs. min. - 36 lbs. max. for
ERG2005.
Figure 1
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