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Instruction Sheet

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Hand Crimping Tools 46673,

46673-1, and 46988 for

STRATO-THERM* Terminals

408-1535

22 AUG 13 Rev S

PROPER USE GUIDELINES

Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools. Hand tools are intended for occasional use

and low volume applications. A wide selection of powered application equipment for extended-use, production operations is available.

Figure 1

1. INTRODUCTION

Hand Crimping Tools 46673, 46673-1, and 46988 for

STRATO-THERM Terminals are used to crimp high-

temperature and heat-resistant STRATO-THERM

terminals and splices onto wire sizes 22 through 14

AWG.

All dimensions on this document are in metric units

[with U.S. customary units in brackets]. Figures and

illustrations are for identification only and are not

drawn to scale.

Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are

provided in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY.

2. DESCRIPTION

Each hand tool features an indenter crimping jaw, an

anvil crimping jaw, locator, two insulation crimping

adjustment pins, and a CERTI-CRIMP hand tool

ratchet. The hand tool has the wire size marked on the

BACK side of the tool. The locator positions the

terminal or splice between the crimping jaws. The

insulation crimping adjustment pins are used to

regulate the crimp height of the insulation barrel

sleeve.

The hand tool ratchet assures full crimping of the

terminal. Once engaged, the ratchet will not release

until the tool handles have been FULLY closed. See

Figure 1.

The crimping jaws bottom before the

CERTI-CRIMP hand tool ratchet releases. This

design feature ensures maximum electrical and

tensile performance of the crimp. Do NOT re-adjust

the ratchet.

3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE

1. Strip wire using the recommended strip-length

dimensions provided in Figure 2.

Back Side of Tool

Wire Size Marking

Indenter Crimping Jaw

Anvil

Crimping Jaw

Locator

Insulation Crimping

Adjustment Pins

CERTI-CRIMP* Hand

Tool Ratchet

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