46673 Tyco Electronics, 46673 Datasheet - Page 5

• Manufacturer Part Number: 46673
• Description: TOOL HAND CRIMP STRATO 16-22AWG
• Manufacturer: Tyco Electronics
• Series: Certi-Crimp™, Strato-Therm™r

Specifications of 46673

• Tool Type: Hand Crimper
• Features: Side Entry, Ratchet
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Not applicable / Not applicable
• For Use With/related Products: Splices and Terminals, 16-22 AWG
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: na, Not applicable / Not applicable

To gage the crimping chamber, proceed as follows:
If the crimping chamber conforms to the gage
inspection, the tool is considered dimensionally
correct, and should be lubricated with a THIN coat of
any good SAE 20 motor oil. If not, the tool must be
returned for further evaluation and repair. Refer to
Section 6, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR.
For additional information regarding the use of a plug
gage, refer to Instruction Sheet 408–7424.
5.5. CERTI-CRIMP Ratchet Inspection
The CERTI–CRIMP ratchet feature on the hand tools
should be checked to ensure that the ratchet does not
release prematurely, allowing the jaws to open before
they have fully bottomed. Obtain a .025 mm [.001 in.]
shim that is suitable for checking the clearance
between the bottoming surfaces of the crimping jaws.
Proceed as follows:
Rev
STRATO-THERM Hand Crimping Tools
CAUTION
1. Remove traces of oil or dirt from the crimping
chamber and plug gages.
2. Remove locator assembly.
3. Close the tool handles until the crimping jaws
have bottomed. Do NOT force jaws beyond initial
contact.
4. Align the GO element with the wire barrel
section of the crimping chamber. Push element
straight into the crimping chamber without using
force. The GO element must pass completely
through the crimping chamber. See Figure 8.
5. Align the NO–GO element and try to insert it
straight into the same section of the crimping
chamber. The NO–GO element may start entry,
but must not pass completely through the crimping
chamber. See Figure 8.
6. Re–install locator assembly.
7. Insert tool insulation crimping adjustment pins
into Position 1.
8. With crimping jaws bottomed, check the
insulation barrel section of the crimping chamber
as described in Steps 4 and 5.
1. Select the maximum size wire for the tool and a
terminal or splice.
2. Position the terminal or splice and wire between
the crimping jaws as described in Section 3.
3. Hold wire in place and squeeze tool handles
until the CERTI–CRIMP ratchet releases. Hold the
P
!
DO NOT lose spring in locator assembly.
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6. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
Replaceable parts are listed in Figure 9. Parts other
than those listed in Figure 9 should be replaced to
ensure quality and reliability of the tool. Order
replacement parts through your Tyco Electronics
Representative, or call 1–800–526–5142, or send a
facsimile of your purchase order to 1–717–986–7605,
or write to:
Inspection of
Wire Barrel Section of
Crimping Chamber
handles in this position, maintaining just enough
tension to keep the jaws closed.
4. Check the clearance between the bottoming
surfaces of the crimping jaws with the .025 mm
[.001 in.] shim. If the clearance is .025 mm
[.001 in.] or less, the ratchet is considered
satisfactory. If the clearance exceeds .025 mm
[.001 in.], the ratchet is out of adjustment and must
be repaired. Refer to Section 6, REPLACEMENT
AND REPAIR.
CUSTOMER SERVICE (38–35)
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 3608
HARRISBURG, PA 17105–3608
NO-GO Element May Start Entry, But Must Not
Pass Completely Through Crimping Chamber
GO Element Must Pass Completely
Through Crimping Chamber
Jaws Bottomed But
Not Under Pressure
Figure 8
Inspection of
Insulation Barrel Section
of Crimping Chamber
408-1535
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