PROPER USE GUIDELINES

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1. INTRODUCTION

Straight Action Hand Tool CAT-HT-281-2430-13 (Figure 1)

was designed to crimp CC81 Series contacts for the S2SD,

S2SDT, & MPCC as well as T1M82-R & T1M82-L Series

contacts for the T2SD and T2SDT Tiger Eye Series.

The wire crimper bottoms against the anvil before the ratchet

releases. This is a design feature that assures maximum

electrical and tensile performance of the crimp. Do NOT re-

adjust the ratchet.

Dimensions in these instructions are in metric units [with

inches in brackets]. Figures are for reference only and are

not drawn to scale.

For conversions to left handed tools, recalibrations, or

locator replacements please contact Samtec Applica-

tion Tooling Group.

2. DESCRIPTION

The front of the tool is marked with the tool part number.

The tool features a fixed die (crimper), a movable die

(anvil), a locator, and a ratchet. The locator positions the

contact and limits the insertion distance of the stripped wire

into the contact. The ratchet assures full crimping of the

contact. Once engaged, the ratchet will not release until the

dies have been fully closed.

3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE

Do NOT cut or nick the wire strands during wire stripping.

1. Select the desired terminal listed in the Figure 3.

2. Make sure the center of the locator is in the down posi-

tion. With the locator attached, push the locator button

on the back of the hand tool to bring the locator forward

through the tooling.

3. While holding the locator button in, load the terminal into

the proper nest opening in the locator based on the wire

gauge or terminal type markings on the hand tooling.

4. Release the locator button, allowing the locator to return

to the crimping position.

5. Close the tool handle until the first ratchet position en-

gages.

6. Insert the properly stripped wire through the terminal and

against the wire stop. See Figure 2.

Figure 2

Straight Action Hand Tool

CAT-HT-281-2430-13

Instruction Sheet

STS-M-281-2430-13

Rev B

28 MAR 16

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