Tyco Electronics CERTI-CRIMP 90418-1 Instruction Sheet

PROPER USE GUIDELINES
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Insulation Crimp
Adjustment Lever
Movable Dies (Anvils)
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet covers the use of Hand
Crimping Tool 90418--1 which is designed to crimp
AMPMODU Mod IV pin and receptacle contacts onto
wire sizes 26 through 22 AWG having an insulation
diameter range of 1.02 through 1.52 mm [.040
through .060 in.]. Read these instructions thoroughly
before crimping the contacts.
Dimensions on this instruction sheet are in
NOTE
millimeters [followed by inches in brackets].
i
Figures are for identification only and are not
drawn to scale.
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
(See Figure 1)
The FRONT OF TOOL is marked with the tool
number. The BACK OF TOOL (wire side), into which
the wire is inserted, has the wire size marked above
each crimping chamber.
The tool features two fixed dies (crimpers), two
movable dies (anvils), an insulation crimp adjustment
lever, locator/insulation stop, contact support, ejector,
and ratchet.
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CERTI- CRIMP* Straight Action
Hand Tool 90418- 1 for
AMPMODU* Mod IV Contacts
Fixed Dies (Crimpers)
Front of Tool
Ratchet
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Figure 1
The insulation crimp adjustment lever is used to
control the crimp height of the contact insulation
barrel. The locator/insulation stop has two functions: it
positions the contact between the crimping dies and it
aids in locating the wire in the contact. In use, it rests
in the locator slot. The contact support prevents the
contact from bending during the crimping procedure.
The ejector pulls the locator down, and ejects the
crimped contact when the tool handles are FULLY
opened.
The ratchet ensures full crimping of the contact. Once
engaged, the ratchet will not release until the handles
have been FULLY closed.
The dies bottom before the ratchet releases. This
CAUTION
feature ensures maximum electrical and tensile
!
performance of the crimped contact. DO NOT
re- - adjust the ratchet.
3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
Strip the wire to the length indicated in Figure 2.
DO NOT cut or nick the wire strands. Select a
contact, and identify the appropriate crimping
chamber (according to the wire size markings on the
BACK of the tool).
This controlled document is subject to change.
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Instruction Sheet
408- - 9222
20 JAN 11 Rev E
Handles
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