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Instruction Sheet

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408-6976

Hand Crimping Tool

Frame 58078-3

03 AUG 11 Rev H

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

1. INTRODUCTION

Hand Crimping Tool Frame 58078-3 accepts crimping

die assemblies, listed in Figure 1, designed to crimp

Ultra-Fast and Ultra-Fast Plus FASTON terminals onto

wire sizes No. 26 through 14 AWG. Catalogs 82042

and 82004 provide guidance for wire-to-terminal

selection. For wire sizes and terminals not referenced

in the catalog, contact TE Connectivity for

recommendations. Read these instructions thoroughly

before using the tool frame.

Measurements are in metric units [with U.S.

customary units in brackets]. Figures and

illustrations are for reference only and are not

drawn to scale.

Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 7,

REVISION SUMMARY.

2. DESCRIPTION

Each tool frame features a lower jaw platform, an

upper jaw platform, a spring-loaded locator assembly

Upper Jaw Platform

Tool Frame Number

Locator Stop

Front Side of Tool

Lower Jaw Platform

Locator

Ratchet Pawl

Ratchet Handle

CRIMPING DIE ASSEMBLY

TERMINAL TYPE

WIRE

SIZE

CRIMP

DOT CODE

PART NUMBER INSTRUCTION SHEET COLOR DOT CODE

58052-3 408-9277 Violet Ultra-Fast Fully Insulated FASTON* 26-22 3

58079-3

408-9278

Red

Ultra-Fast Plus Fully Insulated FASTON

22-18 N/A

58080-3 Blue 16-14 N/A

90390-3

408-9279

Red

Ultra-Fast Fully Insulated FASTON

22-18 1

90391-3 Blue 16-14 2

NOTE

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Instruction Sheet 408-6976 Hand Crimping Tool Frame 58078-3 03 AUG 11 Rev H 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.
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408-6976 with an adjustable locator stop, and a ratchet handle with a ratchet pawl. The tool frame number is marked on the FRONT side of the tool frame. See Figure 1. The upper jaw platform has a mounting hole and the lower jaw platform has a socket head setscrew for securing the die assembly. The locator assembly aids in positioning the terminal between the crimping dies and the locator stop adjusts for the various series size of terminals. The ratchet handle assures full crimping.
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408-6976 Front Side of Tool Frame Strip Length 7.14 [.281] Locator Stop Flat Side of Terminal Wire Barrel Flag Terminal Mating End NOTE: Not to Scale Crimping Chamber Locator Figure 3 4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE Select the appropriate wire size and terminal for the die assembly. The wire size and insulation diameter must be within a specified range for the terminal. Strip the wire to the appropriate length shown in Figure 3. Do NOT cut or nick the wire strands. Then, proceed as follows: 1.
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08-6976 The tool frame is inspected before being shipped; however, TE recommends that the tool frame be inspected immediately upon arrival to ensure that it has not been damaged during shipment. 5.1. Daily Maintenance 1. Tool frame should be immersed (handles partially closed) in a reliable commercial degreasing compound to remove accumulated dirt, grease, and foreign matter. When degreasing compound is not available, tool frame may be wiped clean with a soft, lint-free cloth.
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408-6976 14 11 19 5 1 9 3 20 6 16 2 15 17 12 8 4 13 18 21 7 20 10 Weight: 595 g [1 lb, 5 oz.