TE Connectivity 90260-1 Instruction Sheet

PROPER USE GUIDELINES
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Insulation Crimp
Adjustment Lever
Figure 1

1. INTRODUCTION

Hand Crimping Tool 90260-1 is designed to crimp the
Type XI loose piece (LP) contacts listed in Figure 2.
Read these instructions thoroughly before crimping
any contacts.
All dimensions in this document are in metric units
NOTE
[with U.S. customary units in brackets]. Figures and
illustrations are for identification only and are not
i
drawn to scale.
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY.

2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1)

This tool features two fixed dies (crimpers), two
movable dies (anvils), an insulation crimp adjustment
lever, a contact locator/insulation stop, a contact
support, and a ratchet.
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Hand Crimping Tool 90260-1
The insulation crimp adjustment lever is used to
Front of Tool
regulate the crimp height of the contact insulation
(Contact Side)
barrel. For detailed information on using the
adjustment lever, refer to Section 4, INSULATION
CRIMP ADJUSTMENT.
Contact Support
The contact locator/insulation stop positions the
contact between the crimping dies. In addition, the
locator/insulation stop aids in locating the wire in the
Crimpers
contact. In use, it rests in the contact locator slot. See
Figures 2 and 3.
The contact support prevents the contact from
bending during the crimping operation.
Anvils
The ratchet ensures full crimping of the contact. Once
engaged, the ratchet will not release until the tool
handles have been fully closed.
Ratchet
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The crimping dies bottom before the ratchet
CAUTION
releases. This is a design feature that assures
maximum electrical and tensile performance of the
!
crimp. Do NOT re-adjust the ratchet.
Wire Barrel
Locator Slot
Wire Strip Length
4.37 [.171]
WIRE
CRIMP SECTION
(Wire Size
SIZE INSUL
Marking)
(AWG) DIA
22 to 24 22 - 24
1.58
[.062]
20 20
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Socket Pin
Figure 2
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Instruction Sheet
408-7484
07 SEP 11 Rev B
Insulation Barrel
CONTACT NO.
LP STRIP
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203802-3 203802-1
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203802-4 203802-2
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203816-3 203816-1
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203816-4 203816-2
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203816-5 203816-6
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LOC B