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TBM6 and TBM6S
Compression Tool Instructions
Read and understand all of the instructions
and safety information in this manual before
operating or servicing this tool.

Table of Contents

1.1 Tool Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Die Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.7 Making a Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 Installation Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Tensile Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1 Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 Handle Spread Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.3 Gaging Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    TBM6 and TBM6S Compression Tool Instructions Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool. Table of Contents 1.0 Operating Instructions ....2 1.1 Tool Description .
  • Page 2: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING Tools are NOT insulated for use on or near energized conductors. Use SHURE STAKE ® SAFETY RELEASE of these tools near energized conductors may lead to electrical shock, The TBM6S compression tool is equipped with the Shure Stake ®...
  • Page 3: Removing, Installing, And Changing Dies

    REMOVING, INSTALLING, AND CHANGING DIES REMOVING DIES Open handles of tool until fully extended. Pull locking pin all the UPPER DIE way down, disengaging it from the lower die. Slip the die along DIE RETAINING the groove until out of tool. Pull upper die out from under the die SPRING retaining spring thus removing it from the tool.
  • Page 4: Installation Test Procedure

    INSTALLATION TEST PROCEDURE (TBM6S ONLY) WARNING SHURE STAKE ® SAFETY RELEASE The TBM6S compression tool is equipped with the Shure Stake ® full stroke compelling mechanism. If it becomes necessary to release the Shure Stake ® Mechanism before completion of the crimp cycle, disengage ratchet as follows. Slightly squeeze handles, and push the dowel pin, releasing the locking mechanism allowing the handles to open.
  • Page 5: Calibration Verification

    CALIBRATION VERIFICATION NOTE: Calibration verification of the tool is mandatory when switching between 13400 Color-Keyed ® and 11800 Sta-Kon ® series dies. Otherwise, it should be performed whenever damage or suspected damage has occurred or as often as operating conditions warrant. VISUAL INSPECTION 1.
  • Page 6: Color-Keyed

    ® ® COLOR-KEYED GAGING STA-KON GAGING CONNECTORS AND “H”-TAPS TERMINALS AND SPLICES 13400 SERIES DIES 11800 SERIES DIES DIE CAT. NO. GROOVE CAT. NO. CAT. NO. GAGING TERM TERM WIRE GAGING CODE COLOR UPPER DIE LOWER DIE MIN. - MAX. INDEN- NEST SIZE...

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