Instruction Sheet
CERTI- LOK* Hand Tool
408--6764
LOC B
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07 APR 11 Rev D
Frame Assembly 169400
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
169406
Terminal
Stabilizer
Stabilizer
Screw
Locator
Screws
Ratchet
(Crimp Height)
Adjuster
Locator/
Wire Stop
Ratchet
Release
Lever
1. INTRODUCTION
CERTI--LOK Hand Tool Frame Assembly 169400 is
designed to accept crimping die assemblies which
crimp PIDG* and PLASTI--GRIP* terminals, PIDG
“window” splices, SOLISTRAND* terminals and
splices, and Multimate Type III(+). Refer to the
instructions packaged with the die sets for installation,
selection data, crimping procedure, and die
maintenance.
Documentation for the die sets includes the
instruction sheets listed in Figure 2.
Dimensions 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 sheet are provided in
Section 8, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
(Figure 1)
The tool features a ratchet, ratchet release lever,
ratchet adjuster, locator/wire stop (hereafter referred
to as “locator”), and a terminal stabilizer (hereafter
referred to as “stabilizer”).
The stabilizer and locator are specific to each die
assembly used in the hand tool. When installing
a die assembly, the accompanying stabilizer and
locator must be installed on the tool for proper
functioning.
The ratchet release lever enables the tool operator to
open the partially closed tool handles when
necessary. During crimping, the locator correctly
positions wire and product (terminal, splice, or
contact), while the stabilizer (when used) prevents the
product from bending.
The locator and product insulation are color--coded for
a given wire range as listed in the instructions
accompanying the die assembly. The product bearing
the color--coded insulation is crimped in the matching
color--coded crimping closure of the dies.
The ratchet adjuster is used to control the crimp
height of the product’s wire/insulation barrel when a
certain amount of wear has taken place on the ratchet
mechanism or other internal parts of the tool. See
Section 6, RATCHET INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT.
DIE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER
PRODUCT APPLIED
INSTRUCTION SHEET
169404
PIDG and PLASTI--GRIP terminals, and PIDG “window” splices
408--6765
D
169409
SOLISTRAND terminals and splices
408--6801
169414
Multimate Type III(+) contacts
408--6858
D
CAUTION:
This die set (169404) is not designed for “red” and “yellow” FASTON* PIDG and PLASTI--GRIP receptacles. Attempts to use
these products in this die set will break the stabilizer.
Figure 2
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