TE Connectivity 220015 Series Instruction Sheet

PROPER USE GUIDELINES
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CERTI-CRIMP*
Hand Crimping Tool
Ratchet Control
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet covers application and
maintenance procedures for Heavy Head Hand
Crimping Tools 220015-[ ]. Refer to Figure 1. The hand
tools are used to crimp a variety of coaxial connectors
with flexible cable. For applicable connector part
numbers and corresponding cable sizes, refer to
Catalog 1307191. Information pertaining to the
connectors (cable stripping dimensions and assembly
of component parts) is included in instructions
packaged with the connectors. Read all instructions
thoroughly before proceeding.
Dimensions on this sheet are in metric units
NOTE
[followed by U.S. customary units in brackets].
Figures and illustrations are for identification only
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and are not drawn to scale.
Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 6,
REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
Each tool features integral dies that have two crimping
areas (one to crimp the center contact, and one to
crimp the ferrule), an adjustment cap that rotates the
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Heavy Head Hand Crimping
Tools (HHHT) 220015-[ ]
Figure 1
locator-stop (as required), and a CERTI-CRIMP hand
crimping tool ratchet control which ensures full
crimping. Once engaged, the ratchet will not release
until the tool handles have been FULLY closed.
The FRONT of the tool is marked with the part
number. The center contact enters the crimping area
from the RIGHT side of the tool. The contact/cable
assembly is inserted through the BACK of the tool for
ferrule crimping.
3. ASSEMBLY AND CRIMPING PROCEDURES
Select the appropriate cable and connector for the
tool. Slip ferrule over cable; then strip cable to the
proper length, according to instructions packaged with
the connector (plug or jack).
3.1. Crimping the Center Contact
Refer to Figure 2 and proceed as follows:
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Adjustment Cap
Integral Crimping Dies
Right Side
of Tool
1. Determine contact type (long or short) from the
dimensions provided in Figure 2. Rotate locator/
stop by turning adjustment cap to OPEN position for
long-type contacts, or CLOSED position for short-
type contacts.
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Instruction Sheet
408-2331
19 APR 12 Rev C
Front of Tool
Ferrule
Crimping Area
Center Contact
Crimping Area
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