molex CR5904 Operating Instruction

CR5904 Hand Crimp Tool for “SPOX” .156 Cent.

CONDUCTOR

HAND CRIMP TOOL

Operating Instruction and

Specification Sheet

Order No. 11-01-0193 (CR5904)

FEATURES

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Small handle spread which make this style tool ideally suited for end users

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Ratchet with safety release that ensures consistent performance

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A precision user-friendly terminal locator wire stop holds terminals in the proper crimping position

SCOPE

Wire Size Insulation Diameter Strip Length Terminal

Series No.

5194 18 - 24 0.80-0.20 1.30-3.00 .051-.118 3.00-3.50 .118-.138

DEFINITION OF TERMS

BRUSH

STRIP

The above terminal drawing is a generic terminal representation. It is not an image of a terminal listed in the scope.

CONDITIONS:

After crimping, the conductor profiles should measure the following (see notes on page 3).

Terminal

Series No.

5194 18 0.80 1.16-1.26 .046-.050 1.70 .067 2.80 .110 89.0 20.00 X
5194 20 0.50 0.99-1.09 .039-.043 1.70 .067 2.80 .110 57.8 13.00 X
5194 22 0.35 0.98-1.08 .039-.043 1.70 .067 2.80 .110 40.0 9.00 X
5194 24 0.20 0.95-1.05 .037-.041 1.70 .067 2.80 .110 28.5 6.40 X

Wire Size

AWG mm

AWG mm² mm In. mm In.

BELL MOUTH

INSULATION

CRIMP

Cond. Crimp

Height (Ref)

2

mm In. mm In. mm In. N Lb. A B

CRIMP

Punch Width (Ref)

Cond. Ins.

Pull Force Min. Profile

BEND UP

ROLLING

TWISTING

BEND

DOWN

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Revision: E Revision Date: 07-28-04

CR5904 Hand Crimp Tool for “SPOX” .156 Cent.

OPERATION

PRE-STRIPPED WIRE

Open the tool by squeezing the handles together, at the end of the closing stroke, the
ratchet mechanism will release the handles and the hand tool will spring open.

Crimping Terminals

1. Lift the locator blade and place the terminal into the correct die profile (A or B),

TERMINAL

release the locator blade. Not all tools are equipped with a locator or locator
blade.

Figure 1

2. Partially close the tool until the terminal is held in
place, (See Figure 2).

3. Place a wire into the terminal and up against the locator
blade, (See Figure 3). On tools without locators line the
wire up with the conductor and insulation grips visually.

4. Close the tool until the ratchet releases, (See
Figure 4).

5. Lift the locator blade or wire stop up.

6. Carefully remove the crimped terminal.

Figure 2

Maintenance

It is recommended that each operator of the tool be made aware of, and responsible
for, the following maintenance steps:

1. Remove dust, moisture and other contaminants with a clean brush, or soft, lint
free cloth.

Figure 3

2. Do not use any abrasive materials that could damage the tool.

3. Make certain all pins; pivot points and bearing surfaces are protected with a thin coat of high quality machine oil. Do not oil
excessively.

4. When tool is not in use, keep the handles closed to prevent objects from becoming lodged in the crimping dies, and store the
tool in a clean, dry area.

Miscrimps or Jams

Should this tool ever become stuck or jammed in a partially closed position, Do Not force the handles open or closed. The tool will open
easily by lifting the ratchet release lever (See Figure 4).

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Revision: E Revision Date: 07-28-04