Instruction Sheet

Crimping Die Assemblies

1490406-1, 1490597-1, 1490598-1,

408-8704

LOC B

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06 OCT 08 Rev A

1490599-1, and 1490700-1

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.

Stationary Die

(Nest)

Moving Die

(Anvil)

CRIMPING

DIE

COLOR

CODE

DOT

WIRE

SIZE,

AWG

HEAD OR TOOL

1490597-1

Red

8

Hydraulic Crimping Heads

1490745 1 1490746 1

1490598-1

Blue

6

1490745-1, 1490746-1,

1490747-1, 1976230-1D,or

Hydraulic Hand Tools

1490599-1 Yellow

4

Hydraulic Hand Tools

1490748-1, 1490749-1

1490406-1

Red

2

Hydraulic Crimping Heads

1490746 1 1976230 1D or

1490700-1

Blue

1/0

1490746-1, 1976230-1D, or

Hydraulic Hand Tool 1490749-1

D Not to be used for splices

Figure 1

1. INTRODUCTION

These crimping die assemblies listed in Figure 1

crimp TERMINYL* terminals and splices onto wire

sizes 8 through 1/0 AWG. Refer to Figure 1 to ensure

compatibility of crimping die, head or tool, and wire

size.

For detailed information about the head or tool, refer

to the instructions packaged with the head or tool.

All dimensions on this document are in metric

units [with U.S. customary units in brackets].

Figures and illustrations are for identification only

and are not drawn to scale.

2. DESCRIPTION

Each crimping die consists of a stationary die (nest)

and a moving die (anvil). The stationary die features a

locator. Each die contains a color code dot that

matches the color code of the terminal and splice.

When mated, the dies form a crimping chamber.

Do not operate tool without the dies.

To avoid personal injury, ALWAYS release

hydraulic pressure to hose or control and

disconnect power unit from power supply before

installing or removing dies.

3.1. Die Installation

1. Depress the upper release button located in the

C–head and slide the nest into place.

2. Release the button and rock the die back and

forth until the nest snaps in place.

3. Activate the power unit until the lower die

release button located in the ram is exposed.

4. Depress the release button and slide the

indenter into place.

5. Release the button and rock the indenter

back–and–forth until the die snaps in place.

6. Return the ram to the down position.

To avoid damage to the dies, be sure that the

moving and stationary dies are properly oriented.

3.2. Die Removal

Ensure that the possibility of accidental activation of

the hydraulic power unit has been eliminated, and

proceed as follows:

1. Depress the upper release button located in the

C–head and slide the nest out of the head.

NOTE

i

CAUTION

!

DANGER

CAUTION

!