Instruction Sheet PRO-CRIMPER* III Hand Crimping Tool Assembly 58546-1 408-8678 and Die Assemblies 58545- 13 MAR 14 Rev E 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. PRO-CRIMPER III Hand Crimping Stationary Jaw Tool 58546-1 Shown Back of Tool (Wire Side) Front of Tool Pivot Pin Die Assembly 58545-1 PRO-CRIMPER III Hand Crimping Tool Frame 354940-1 (Instruction Moving Sheet 408-9930) Jaw Ratchet Adjustment Wheel Stationary Handle The PRO-CRIMPER III Hand Crimping Tool is a Commercial grade tool and is designed primarily for field installation, repair, maintenance work, or prototyping in industrial, commercial, or institutional applications. Product crimped with this tool will meet the crimp height requirement for hand tools in the appropriate Application Specification (114-series), but may not comply with other feature parameters of the specification. TE Connectivity offers a Moving variety of tools to satisfy your performance requirements. For additional Handle information, contact the Tooling Assistance Center at 1-800-722-1111. WIRE DIE PRODUCT FAMILY STRIP LENGTH ASSEMBLY (SOLISTRAND*) SIZE (AWG) (mm in. ) Terminal (Standard) 22-14 4.37-5.16 .172-.203 58545-1 Terminal (Standard) and Butt Splice 12-10 6.35-7.14 .250-.281 58545-3 Terminal (Long Barrel) or Butt Splice 22-14 6.35-7.14 .250-.281 58545-4 Terminal Parallel Splice 22-14 7.94-8.73 .312-.344 Contact the Tooling Assistance Center or Product Information (at the number listed below) for specific terminal and splice part numbers. See page 6 for die assembly cross reference. Figure 1 1. INTRODUCTION Specific part numbers for die set 58545- may be NOTE used with other optional crimp tooling. Refer to Die Assembly 58545- and PRO-CRIMPER III Hand Figure 7 for specific relationships. i Tool 58546-1 are used to crimp SOLISTRAND Terminals and Splices onto the wire size listed in Figure 1. PRO-CRIMPER III Hand Tool Assembly Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in metric NOTE consists of Hand Tool Frame 354940-1 and Die units with U.S. customary units in brackets . Assembly 58545-1. Figures and illustrations are for reference only and i Read these instructions thoroughly before using the are not drawn to scale. tool assembly. 2014 TE Connectivity family of companies TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-800-722-1111 This controlled document is subject to change. 1 of 6 All Rights Reserved PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-522-6752 For latest revision and Regional Customer Service, *Trademark visit our website at www.te.com LOC B TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product and/or Company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS408-8678 Stationary Jaw Indenters Upper Die Die Retaining Screws Lower Die Anvils Figure 2 This document supersedes Instruction Sheet 6. Carefully close the tool handles, making sure that 408-4047. the anvils and indenters align properly. Continue closing the tool handles until the ratchet has Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are engaged sufficiently to hold the dies in place, then provided in Section 8, REVISION SUMMARY. tighten both die retaining screws. 7. To disassemble, open the tool handles until the 2. DESCRIPTION (See Figures 1 and 2) ratchet releases, remove the two die retaining The tool consist of a stationary jaw and handle, a screws, and slide the dies out of the tool jaws. moving jaw and handle, and an adjustable ratchet that ensures full crimping. 4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE The tool frame holds a die assembly with three Before using the tool, the crimping chambers and NOTE crimping chambers. The die assembly features an tool ratchet should be inspected as specified in upper die and a lower die. Die retaining screws are Section 5, CRIMP HEIGHT INSPECTION, and i used to position and secure the dies in the tool frame. Section 6, RATCHET (Shut Height) ADJUSTMENT. Refer to Figure 1 and select wire of the specified size 3. DIE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL and insulation diameter. Strip the wire to the length 1. Open the tool handles and remove the two die indicated, taking care not to nick or cut wire strands. retaining screws from the tool jaws. Select an applicable terminal or splice and identify the appropriate crimping chamber according to the wire 2. Place the upper die in the stationary jaw of the size markings on the dies. Refer to Figure 3 and tool frame so that the largest indenter is facing proceed as follows: inward. See Figure 2. The crimping chamber marked 12-10 cannot be 3. Insert the die retaining screw through the NOTE used to crimp spade-type terminals. stationary jaw and through the die. Tighten the screw just enough to hold the die in place. Do not i tighten the screw completely at this time. 1. Hold tool so that the back (wire side) is facing 4. Place the lower die in the moving jaw of the tool you. Squeeze tool handles together until the ratchet frame so that the largest anvil is facing inward. See releases, then allow them to open fully. Figure 2. 2. Center the terminal or splice wire barrel on the 5. Insert the die retaining screw through the moving anvil of the upper die as shown in Figure 3. If jaw and through the die. Tighten the screw just visible, be sure to place the brazed seam on the enough to hold the die in place. Do not tighten the terminal or splice toward the indenter. screw completely at this time. Rev E 2 of 6