OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CRIMPAC, 8-1579024-6 Document number: 411-18628-1 TE Connectivity (TE) PN: 7-744017-5 Language: en (translation of the German original version)
CRIMPAC, 8-1579024-6 TE Connectivity Germany GmbH a TE Connectivity Ltd. Company Ampèrestr. 12–14 64625 Bensheim Germany Phone +49-6251-133-0 Fax +49-6251-133-1600 www.te.com certified acc. ISO 14001 and ISO/TS 16949:2002 © 2016 TE Connectivity Germany GmbH. All Rights Reserved. CRIMPAC TE Connectivity and TE Connectivity (logo) are trademarks. Other product and/or company names may be protected by trademark law.
CRIMPAC, 8-1579024-6 Contents 1 Revisions ......................................................................................................... 2 1.1 2 Revision history ....................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 2 2.1 About these operating instructions .....................................................
CRIMPAC, 8-1579024-6 1 Revisions 1.1 Revision history Rev. Date Description Name A 04.12.2017 First revision L.Sandhu Table 1: Revision history 2 Introduction 2.1 About these operating instructions These operating instructions describe the use and operation of the hand tool as well as the necessary maintenance measures. All persons using the hand tool must therefore be familiar with, and adhere to, these operating instructions.
CRIMPAC, 8-1579024-6 2.2.2 For action steps For action results Notes General note on operation/use. 2.2.3 Safety instructions Special safety instructions are provided where necessary. See Section 3.3. 3 General safety instructions The hand tool has been manufactured in line with current industry standards and recognised safety regulations.
CRIMPAC, 8-1579024-6 The following crimp nests are recommended for use with the hand tool: Wire cross-section 0.5 - 1.0 mm² 1.5 – 2.5 mm² 4.0 – 6.0 mm² Crimping nest 1,2,3 4 5 The crimping tool must only be used for repair purposes or for making samples, and not for series production. Operational environment The hand tool must only be used in a dry and dust-free environment. Do not use the hand tool in environments with a gas atmosphere. 3.
CRIMPAC, 8-1579024-6 ATTENTION! Fatigue symptoms Using mechanical hand tools for long periods of time can lead to symptoms of fatigue or "cumulative trauma disorders" (e.g. tenosynovitis). Hand tools are only intended for "occasional" use with low strain. When working for long periods of time, pneumatic or electric hand tools should be used. 3.4 Warnings The signs and symbols shown in this section are used in these operating instructions.
CRIMPAC, 8-1579024-6 4.2 Layout 1 2 3 Figure 1: The "hand tool" Item Description 1 Upper crimping jaw 2 Lower crimping jaw 3 Hand grip Table 2: Components of the hand tool 5 Operation/Use ATTENTION! Material damage If the crimping tool is dirty or not used in a proper condition, this can lead to increased wear, which will reduce the service life. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 411-18628-1 The crimping tool must be in a perfect and clean condition prior to starting work.
CRIMPAC, 8-1579024-6 ATTENTION! Fatigue symptoms The crimping tool is only intended for "occasional" use with low strain. Using mechanical hand tools for long periods of time can lead to symptoms of fatigue (e.g. tenosynovitis). When working for long periods of time, pneumatic or electric hand tools should be used. The following operating instructions contain general information on the use of the crimping tool.
CRIMPAC, 8-1579024-6 Figure 2: Ratchet release Push the ratchet release downwards until the ratchet is released. Open the handle. Remove the terminal from the crimping jaws. Check the function of the crimping tool. The ratchet must automatically release at the end of the crimping process. The crimping tool is ready to use again. 6 Repair and maintenance 6.1 Daily maintenance The following daily maintenance must be carried out by the responsible operator: 6.
CRIMPAC, 8-1579024-6 8 Customer Service Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) For service enquiries or technical support, please contact: Office hours: Monday - Thursday Friday Tel. 8:00 - 16:00 8:00 - 14:00 +49 (0) 6151 607 -1518 E-mail contact: EMEA Field Service Hotline: EMEA Hand Tool Repair: EMEA Wear & Spare Parts: EMEA Field Service Administration: TEFE1@te.com TEFE2@te.com TEFE3@te.com TEFE4@te.com Address: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH c/o Schenck Technologie- und Industriepark GmbH Landwehrstr.
