408–8547
CERTI–CRIMP II Straight Action Hand Tools
Rev B
4 of 4
4.5. CERTI–CRIMP Ratchet Inspection
The CERTI–CRIMP ratchet feature on these hand tools
should be checked to ensure that the ratchet does not
release prematurely, allowing the crimping dies to open
before they have fully bottomed. Obtain a 0.025–mm
[.001–in.] shim that is suitable for checking the clearance
between the bottoming surfaces of the crimping dies.
Proceed as follows:
1. Select the maximum size wire and strip it
according to dimensions listed in the drawing shipped
with the tool.
2. Select contact and crimp section corresponding to
the selected wire size (refer to the drawing shipped
with the tool).
3. Position the contact and wire in the crimping dies,
as described in the CRIMPING PROCEDURE
section.
4. Hold the wire in place and squeeze the handles
until the CERTI–CRIMP ratchet releases. Hold the
handles in this position, maintaining just enough
tension to keep the dies closed.
5. Check the clearance between the bottoming
surfaces of the wire crimper and the wire anvil. See
Figure 1. If the clearance is 0.025 mm [.001 in.] or
less (on at least two of the bottoming surfaces), the
ratchet is satisfactory. If clearance exceeds 0.025 mm
[.001 in.], the ratchet is out of adjustment and must be
repaired. See Section 5.
The insulation crimper does not bottom on the
insulation anvil
5. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
Replacement parts are listed in Figure 4. Parts other
than those listed in Figure 4 should be replaced by Tyco
Electronics to ensure quality and reliability of the tool.
Order replacement parts through your Tyco Electronics
representative, or call 1–800–526–5142, or refer to the
appropriate website:
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toolrepair@tycoelectronics.com
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asia.tool@tycoelectronics.com
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jp_tool@tycoelectronics.com
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uktoolingservicecentre@tycoelectronics.com
Tools may also be returned for evaluation and repair. For
tool repair service, contact a Tyco Electronics
representative at: 1–800–526–5136, or reference the
appropriate website above.
30 mm [1.2 In.]
303 mm
[11.9 In.]
52 mm
[2.1 In.]
(Closed)
1
Weight: Approx. 622.6 g [1 lb. 6 oz.]
REPLACEABLE PARTS
ITEM
PART
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
QTY PER
TOOL
1
21045–3
RING, Retaining
4
Figure 4
6. REVISION SUMMARY
Per EC 0990–0449–02:
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