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Instruction Sheet

Hand Crimping Tool Frame Assembly

543344- 1 (Used to Crimp Ferrules for 408--9315

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11 APR 11 Rev CAMPLIMITE* HD- 20 Connectors)

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

Ratchet

Flip--Top

Head

Lower

Die Holder

Plate

Latch

Front of Tool

Handles

1. INTRODUCTION

Hand Crimping Tool Frame Assembly 543344--1 is

designed to crimp the ferrule onto the shielding

hardware or cable clamps used with AMPLIMITE

HD--20 connectors. This tool accepts interchangeable

dies which corresponds to the ferrule being crimped.

Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in

millimeters [with inches in brackets]. Figures and

illustrations are for reference only and are not

drawn to scale.

Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are

provided in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY.

2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1)

The tool consists of a flip--top head with a latch, die

holder plate, lower die holder, and handles with a

ratchet. The flip--top head allows easy removal of the

ferrule. The part number of the tool is on the front of

the tool.

This tool is a member of the CERTI--CRIMP* hand

crimping tool family. The ratchet on this tool ensures

full crimping of the product. Once engaged, the

ratchet will not release until the handles have been

FULLY closed.

The dies bottom before the ratchet releases. This

feature ensures maximum electrical and tensile

performance of the crimp. DO NOT re--adjust the

ratchet.

3. DIE INSERTION AND REMOVAL

3.1. Installation (Refer to Figure 2)

Each set of dies consists of an anvil (moving die)

and a crimper (stationary die). Most moving dies

have square corners and the stationary dies have

chamfered corners. Refer to Figure 2. Exceptions

to this feature will be shown on the instruction

sheet packaged with the dies.

1. Close the handles until the ratchet releases.

Allow the handles to open FULLY.

2. Place the moving die in the lower die holder.

Turn the die holding screw enough to hold die in

place. DO NOT tighten the screw.

3. Place the stationary die in the die holder plate.

Turn the die holding screw enough to hold the die

in place. DO NOT tighten the screw.

4. Make sure that the dies and properly aligned,

then close the handles, and tighten the die holding

screws.

3.2. Removal

1. Close the handles until the ratchet releases.

Allow the handles to open FULLY.

2. Loosen the die holding screws, and remove the

dies.

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

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Figure 2

Crimper

(Stationary Die)

Anvil

(Moving Die)

Die Holding

Screw

Lower Die Holder

Die Holder Plate

Front of Tool

Latch

4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE

1. Close the handles until the ratchet releases.

Allow the handles to open FULLY.

2. Open the latch, and looking into the front of the

tool, insert the cable and ferrule into the back of

the crimping chamber. Position the ferrule in the

dies according to the instructions included with the

dies. Close the latch.

Always refer to instruction sheet packaged with

the dies for positioning of the ferrule in the dies.

3. Close the tool handles until the ferrule is held

firmly in place.

4. Squeeze the tool handles together until the

ratchet releases. Allow the handles to open FULLY,

open the latch, and remove the crimped ferrule.

5. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

It is recommended that a maintenance and inspection

program be performed periodically to ensure

dependable and uniform terminations. Though

recommendations call for at least one inspection a

month, frequency of inspection depends on:

1. The care, amount of use, and handling of the

tool.

2. The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and

dirt.

3. The degree of operator skill.

4. Your own established standards.

The tool is inspected before being shipped; however,

it is recommended that the tool be inspected

immediately upon arrival to ensure that the tool has

not been damaged during shipment.

5.1. Daily Maintenance

1. Immerse the tool (handles partially closed) in a

reliable commercial degreasing compound to

remove accumulated dirt, grease, and foreign

matter. When degreasing compound is not

available, the tool may be wiped clean with a soft,

lint--free cloth. DO NOT use hard or abrasive

objects that could damage the tool.

2. Make certain that the retaining pins are in place

and that they are secured with retaining rings.

3. All pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces

should be protected with a THIN coat of any good

SAE 20 motor oil. DO NOT oil excessively.

4. When the tool is not in use, keep the handles

closed to prevent objects from becoming lodged in

the crimping dies. Store the tool in a clean, dry

area.

5.2. Periodic Inspection

A. Lubrication

Lubricate all pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces

with any good SAE 20 motor oil as follows:

Tool used in daily production — daily

Tool used daily (occasional) — weekly

Tool used weekly — monthly

Wipe excess oil from the tool, particularly from the

crimping area. Oil transferred from the crimping area

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onto certain terminations may affect the electrical

characteristics of an application.

B. Visual Inspection

1. Close the tool handles until the ratchet releases

and then allow them to open freely. If they do not

open quickly and fully, the spring is defective and

must be replaced. See Section 6, REPLACEMENT

AND REPAIR.

2. Inspect the head for worn, cracked, or broken

areas. If damage is evident, return the tool for

evaluation and repair. See Section 6,

REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR.

3. Check die alignment and tighten the die holding

screws at least twice daily while tool is in use.

5.3. Ratchet Inspection

Check the ratchet to ensure that the ratchet does not

release prematurely, allowing the dies to open before

they have fully bottomed. Proceed as follows:

1. Remove traces of oil or dirt from the bottoming

surfaces of the dies.

2. Obtain a 0.025 mm [.001 in.] shim that is

suitable for checking the clearance between the

bottoming surfaces of the dies.

3. Select a ferrule and maximum size cable for the

ferrule.

4. Position the ferrule in the crimping chamber

according to according to the instructions included

with the crimping dies. Holding the cable in place,

squeeze the tool handles together until the ratchet

releases. Hold the tool handles in this position,

maintaining just enough pressure to keep the dies

closed.

5. Check the clearance between the bottoming

surfaces of the dies. If the clearance is 0.025 mm

[.001 in.] or less, the ratchet is satisfactory. If

clearance exceeds 0.025 mm [.001 in.], the ratchet

is out of adjustment and must be repaired. See

Section 6, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR.

6. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR

Customer--replaceable parts are listed in Figure 3.

A complete inventory should be stocked and

controlled to prevent lost time when replacement of

parts is necessary. Parts other than those listed

should be replaced by TE Connectivity to ensure

quality and reliability. Order replacement parts

through your TE Representative, or call

1--800--526--5142, or send a facsimile of your

purchase order to 717--986--7605, or write to:

CUSTOMER SERVICE (038--035)

TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

PO BOX 3608

HARRISBURG PA 17105--3608

For customer repair service, call 1--800--526--5136.

7. REVISION SUMMARY

Revisions to this instruction sheet include:

SUpdated document to corporate requirements

SNew logo

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73.2 [2.88]

(Closed)

336.5 [13.25]

Approx

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49.8 [1.96]

REPLACEMENT PARTS

ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY PER TOOL

1300388 PIN, Retaining (Handles) 4

221045--3 RING, Retaining (Handles) 14

3300389 PIN, Retaining (Center Pivot) 1

421045--6 RING, Retaining (Center Pivot) 2

5305340 PIN, Retaining (Head) 3

6543348--1 SPRING, Modified 1

71--22278--1 SPRING, Compression 1

81901139--1 SPRING, Torsion 1

9125115--5 SPACERG, Torsion Spring, .100 in. Thick 4

GPosition spacers to keep torsion spring in center of handles.

Figure 3