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TBM8 and TBM8S
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 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Choosing the Die Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 Removing and Installing Die . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.6 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
3.4 Gaging Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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- Page 1 TBM8 and TBM8S 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 WARNING ® SHURE STAKE SAFETY RELEASE WARNING The TBM8S compression tool is equipped with the Shure Stake ® full stroke compelling mechanism. If it becomes necessary to release the Keep fi ngers clear of die nests whenever handles are brought together. ®...
- Page 3 PREPARING THE CONDUCTOR 1. Strip insulation properly without cutting or nicking the conductor strands. Refer to the instruction sheet supplied with the connectors regarding strip length. 2. For aluminum conductor, smear a thin layer of joint compound onto the cable and brush it in with a wire brush or emery cloth.
- Page 4 INSTALLATION TEST PROCEDURE (TBM8S ONLY) WARNING SHURE STAKE ® SAFETY RELEASE The TBM8S 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 NOTE: Calibration verifi cation of the tool should be performed whenever damage or suspected damage has occurred or as often as operating conditions warrant. VISUAL INSPECTION HANDLE SPREAD CHECK 1. Tool must be free of cracks, sharp edges and To ensure the tool will produce a reliable other obvious imperfections that may affect compression, the tool must be properly adjusted.
- Page 6 WARRANTY: Thomas & Betts sells this product with the understanding that the user will perform all necessary tests to determine the suitability of this product for the user’s intended application. Thomas & Betts warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period stated on the enclosed warranty card. Upon prompt notifi...
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