TE Connectivity 46120 Instructions

PROPER USE GUIDELINES
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Anvils
(Movable Die)
Locator
Handles
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
Hand Tool Assembly 46120, shown in Figure 1, is
designed to crimp CERTI-SEAL* butt strap splice
assemblies listed in Figure 2 onto solid or stranded
wire sizes 12 through 10 AWG. Refer to Figure 2 for
the insulation diameter range.
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.
2. DESCRIPTION
The front of the tool, into which the wire is inserted, is
marked with the wire size range and tool part number.
The tool consists of a head and handle. The head
features two movable dies (wire anvil and insulation
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Hand Tool Assembly 46120
anvil) and two fixed dies (wire crimper and insulation
Crimpers
crimper). When closed, the dies form a crimping
(Fixed Die)
chamber. The locator is used to properly position the
splice in the crimping chamber.
Bottoming
The CERTI-CRIMP tool ratchet ensures full crimping
Surface of 
of the splice. Once engaged, the ratchet will not
Dies release until the handles have been FULLY closed.
Front of Tool
(Wire Side)
3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
CERTI-CRIMP*
Tool Ratchet
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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.
WIRE
SIZE
INSUL DIA
RANGE
(MAX) LENGTH
(AWG)
8.89-9.40
5.54 [.218]
[.350-.370]
12-10
10.03-10.54
4.32 [.170
[.395-.415]
Figure 2
2. Close the tool handles until the ratchet releases.
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Instruction Sheet
408-8960
08 DEC 11 Rev A
RING
SPLICE
STRIP
COLOR
324631 Tin
324990 Green
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LOC B