408- 8956

Hydraulic Crimping Head 1752877- 1

Rev B

2

of 4

Tyco Electronics Corporation

3. Hold hose in vertical position to prevent oil

spillage. Attach hose to coupling section on head.

Thread properly and tighten securely.

Oil flow must be unobstructed between power

unit and crimping head. Make sure that all

couplers are fully mated and tightened.

If crimping head must be removed after being in

production, pressure must be released in the

hydraulic system before head is removed.

-- If using Electric Hydraulic Pump 1583660--[ ],

DISCONNECT POWER UNIT FROM POWER

SUPPLY.

-- If using Foot Hydraulic Pump 1583659--1,

depress pressure release pedal, or if using Hand

Hydraulic Pump 1583661--1, activate the

pressure release knob.

Figure 3

Latch Pin Removed

Yoke

Stationary Die

Setscrew

Moving Die

Avoid personal injury. When using power unit,

exercise caution to avoid accidently depressing

foot pedal or handle control when installing or

changing dies.

4.1. Die Insertion

Make sure that matched die set, terminal, and wire

size are compatible. With crimping head properly

installed, refer to die set instructions, and

insert/change die set as follows:

1. Remove latch pin and open yoke on crimping

head.

2. Loosen setscrew in yoke. Refer to die set

instructions and insert stationary (upper) die which

includes the nest area into well of yoke. Tighten

setscrew.

3. Activate power unit to advance ram until

setscrew is visible (about 12.7 mm [.50 in.].

Loosen setscrew.

4. Insert moving (lower) die, which serves as the

indenter, into ram well, making sure that moving

die is properly oriented to mate with stationary die.

Tighten setscrew.

5. Close yoke and secure with latch pin.

6. Slowly close dies to ensure proper alignment.

7. Complete the cycle and return the ram to the

DOWN position.

Always ensure that the latch pin is fully inserted

or damage may occur to yoke, dies, or latch pin.

4.2. Die Removal

1. Remove latch pin and open yoke on crimping

head.

2. Activate power unit to advance ram slightly to

gain access to the ram setscrew which secures the

moving die. Loosen the setscrew and remove the

moving die.

3. Loosen setscrew in yoke and remove the

stationary die.

Latch Pin Kit 69709--2 is available as an

accessory item. The latch pin is attached to the

pivot pin by a chain to avoid misplacing the

latch pin.

5. CRIMPING PROCEDURE

Avoid personal injury. When operating power unit,

exercise caution while holding terminals, splices,

or wire near crimping area.

The following crimping procedure provides general

information. Refer to instructions packaged with

individual die sets for specific products, wire sizes,

strip dimensions, positioning of terminals and splices

in the dies, and crimping procedures.

Never operate the power unit without having a

crimping head attached to the hose.

1. Insert terminal or splice in the stationary (upper)

die according to instructions packaged with the

dies. Make sure the latch pin is secure before

activating the power unit.

2. Slowly advance moving (lower) die with short,

quick strokes until terminal or splice is secure.

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