Featuring the Color-Keyed ® System
TBM45S COMFORT CRIMP
®
COMPRESSION TOOL WITH SHURE STAKE
®
MECHANISM
For Installing Color-Keyed
®
Copper and Aluminum
Lugs, Splices, C-Taps and Pigtails 8-2 AWG Cu, 10-6 AWG Al
IMPORTANT:
Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool.
WARNING
KEEP ALL BODY PARTS AWAY FROM DIE NEST
DURING GAGING OR CRIMPING PROCEDURE.
GREY
RED
BROWN
BLUE
Push to
Release
Die Wheel
Green Die
C-TAPS ONLY
Model No.
WARNING
HANDLES ARE NON-INSULATING.
DO NOT CRIMP ON HOT ENERGIZED WIRES.
In the event the SHURE STAKE ® mechanism must be released, please see Figure 4.
1.0
1.1
Figure 1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
For Use With Color-Keyed
®
Lugs, Splices, Pigtails and C-Taps
1. Open handles fully.
2. Depress wheel release button and rotate wheel to proper die nest. Allow wheel to lock into position by releasing button.
3. Insert terminal into the nest as shown in
Figure 2.
4. Close the handles slightly to secure the terminal. Do not deform the terminal.
5. Insert stripped wire.
6. Close handles until the SHURE STAKE ® mechanism cycle has been completed.
7. Perform two equally spaced crimps on the terminal barrel.
Figure 2
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1.2
For larger wire and terminal combinations that require more force to complete the crimp, it may be useful to press the tool against a flat work surface (i.e. worktable, floor, etc.) to gain more leverage. The patent pending Crimp
Assist™ foot helps stabilize the tool during this type of operation.
RED
CRIMP ASSIST
®
Foot
BROWN
BLUE
Push to
Release
Die Wheel
Green Die
C-TAPS ONL
Y
Model No.
RED
Figure 3
1.3
GREY
BROWN
BLUE
Push to
Release
Die Wheel
Green Die
C-TAPS ONLY
Figure 4
FLAT WORK SURFACE
SHURE STAKE
®
Mechanism
Model No.
WARNING
KEEP ALL BODY PARTS
AWAY FROM DIE NEST
DURING GAGING OR
CRIMPING PROCEDURE.
To release the SHURE STAKE ® mechanism, push up on the release bar until the ratchet teeth are disengaged.
Place
CRIMP ASSIST ® foot flat on surface for increased leverage.
1.4
Maintenance
1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants with a clean brush or a soft, lint-free cloth.
2. DO NOT use on objects that could damage the tool.
3. Make certain all pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces are protected with a THIN coat of any good
SAE No. 20 motor oil. DO NOT oil excessively.
4. Keep handles closed when not in use to prevent objects from becoming lodged in the crimping dies.
5. Store tool in a cool, dry area.
2.0
GAGING VERIFICATION
NOTE: Calibration verification procedure should be performed whenever damage or suspected damage has occurred or as often as operation conditions warrant.
2.1
Visual Inspection
2.2
Gaging Procedure
Tool must be free of cracks, sharp edges and any other obvious imperfections that may affect performance of the tool. Nest area must be free of burrs, dents or scratches .
TABLE 1
TBM45S GAGING
REQUIREMENTS
NEST
RED
GAGING
MIN. − MAX.
.175 − .187
BLUE
GREY
.212 − .224
.265 − .277
BROWN .324 − .336
GREEN .406 − .418
1. Wipe die nest before gaging.
2. Rotate wheel to desired nest.
3. Close handles until SHURE
STAKE trips .
® mechanism just
Gage Pin
4. Insert gage pin into nest. The correct gage pin size should enter nest area freely with a minimum amount of finger pressure. The gaging shall fall with in the limits specified in Table A.
For parts, service, repair and calibration, contact the Thomas & Betts
Tool Service Center at 1-800-284-TOOL (8665).
WARRANTY: Thomas & Betts sells this product with the understanding that the user will perform all necessary tests to determine the suitability of this product for the user’s intended application. Thomas & Betts warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period stated on the enclosed warranty card. Upon prompt notification of any warranted defect, Thomas & Betts will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product or refund the purchase price. Proof of purchase is required. Misuse or unauthorized modification of the product voids all warranties.
Limitations and Exclusions: THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. LIABILITY FOR
BREACH OF THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THOMAS & BETTS BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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Thomas & Betts Corporation
Memphis, Tennessee www.tnb.com
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