Tyco Electronics 59282 Assembly

PROPER USE GUIDELINES
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Anvils (Movable Die)
Locator
Handles
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
Hand Tool Assembly 59282, shown in Figure 1, is
designed to crimp CERTI–SEAL* butt strap splice
assemblies listed in Figure 2 onto solid or stranded
wire sizes 16 through 14 AWG with an insulation
diameter range of 1.78 through 3.81 mm
[.070 through .150 in.].
Read these instructions carefully and completely
before using the tool.
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in
NOTE
millimeters [with inches in brackets]. Figures and
illustrations are for reference only and are not
i
drawn to scale.
Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 6,
REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
The front of the tool, into which the wire is inserted, is
marked with the wire size range and tool part number.
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Hand Tool Assembly 59282
The tool consists of a head and handle. The head
Crimpers (Fixed Die)
features two movable dies (wire anvil and insulation
anvil) and two fixed dies (wire crimper and insulation
Bottoming Surface
crimper). When closed, the dies form a crimping
of Dies
chamber. The locator is used to properly position the
splice in the crimping chamber.
Front of Tool
(Wire Side)
The CERTI–CRIMP hand tool ratchet control ensures
full crimping of the splice. Once engaged, the ratchet
will not release until the handles have been FULLY
closed.
3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
CERTI-CRIMP*
Hand Tool
Ratchet Control
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The dies bottom before the ratchet releases. This
CAUTION
ensures maximum electrical and tensile
performance of the crimp. DO NOT re-adjust the
!
ratchet.
1. Refer to Figure 2, and choose the proper wire
size and insulation diameter for the splice. Strip the
wires to the dimension listed. DO NOT cut or nick
the wire conductor.
2. Close the tool handles until the ratchet releases.
CERTI-SEAL Butt Strap Splice Assembly
Window
Indent
Ring
Insulation Barrel
Wire Barrels
Note: Not to Scale
WIRE
INSULATION
SIZE RANGE
DIAMETER
(AWG)
RANGE
1.78-2.92
[.070-.115]
16 14
16-14
1.91-3.81
[.075-.150]
Figure 2
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Instruction Sheet
408-1537
13 MAR 09 Rev B
Wire Stop
Ring
Insulation Barrel
Wire Strip Length
(See Table)
Conductor
SPLICE
STRIP
LENGTH
7.87-8.38
324989
[.310-.330]
7.24-7.75
324549
[.285-.305]
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