Thomas & Betts 13642M Installation Manual

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12 TON HYDRAULIC INSTALLING TOOL

FOR COLOR-KEYED

INSTRUCTION SHEET (Catalog Number: 13642M)

and STA-KON® CONNECTORS

IMPORTANT: Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool.

Table of Contents

Page

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ...................... 2

WARNING NOTE ........................................... 2

1.1 Description .............................................. 2

1.2 Specications.......................................... 2

2.0 INSTRUCTIONS...................................... 2

2.1 To Install Dies ..........................................2

2.2 Typical Crimping Procedure .................... 3

2.3 Field Service............................................ 3

2.4 Available Dies .......................................... 4

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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING

1) BEFORE USING THE TOOL, CAREFULLY READ INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.

2) WHEN OPERATING THE TOOL, NEVER PLACE HANDS OR OTHER BODY PARTS BETWEEN THE CRIMPING DIES.

3) DO NOT USE IN WATER OR IN THE RAIN.

4) DO NOT OPERATE WHEN DIES ARE NOT IN PLACE.

5) RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DO NOT USE ON ENERGIZED LINES.

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2.0

2.1

INSTRUCTIONS

TO INSTALL DIES

1.1

This hydraulically operated crimping tool, will install Thomas & Betts COLOR-KEYED® or STA-KON® connectors, to meet or exceed U.L. or Mil. specications.

1.2

Size:.........................10-1/4" long x 5-1/8" wide x 2-7/8" thick

Material:................................................................Quality steel

Approx. Size with Guard:..............10-1/2" long x 5-1/2" wide

Finish:....................................................................Black Oxide

Weight:..............................................................Approx. 8 Lbs.

Hydraulic Pressure Required:.....................9,800 ± 100 P.S.I.

Output:..........................................................................12 tons

Finish:..................................................(Tool Guard) ZINC Plate

DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATIONS

1) Pull locking pin from tool guard and swing open top half of guard (Figure 1).

2) Hold yoke and rotate yoke cap, until yoke cap releases from the yoke (Figure 1).

3) Select correct die from die chart (see Step 2.4).

Yoke Cap

Rotate

Guard

Open

Ram

Yoke

Locking Pin

4) Place die half (without die plate) in grooves of yoke (Figure 2).

5) Press die half home against ram, be certain the button snap unit is rmly engaged with the mating snap unit (Figure 2).

6) Snap the remaining die half (with die plate) perpendicular on the yoke cap (Figure 3).

7) Slide remaining die into groove of yoke (Figure 3).

8) Rotate yoke cap until it engages the yoke and the friction catches engage the notches in the yoke (Figure 4).

9) Swing top half of tool guard closed. Line up holes and insert locking pin (Figure 4).

Yoke

Die Half

Ram

FIGURE 2

Yoke Cap

Die Half

with Plate

Notches Engage

Insert

Locking

Close Guard

FIGURE 1

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Yoke

FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4

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2.2

TYPICAL CRIMPING PROCEDURE

CAUTION

PINCH POINT! KEEP FINGERS CLEAR OF DIE AREA WHEN OPERATING TOOL.

DO NOT OPERATE TOOL WITHOUT GUARD IN PROPER LOCKED POSITION.

1) Select terminal to be attached to the wire and insert stripped wire into barrel of terminal.

2) Place terminal, with wire inserted, in the movable die and push terminal up against the terminal locator (if available) and crimp (see Figure 5).

NOTE: The COLOR-KEYED® connectors have color bands to

show the position and number of crimps. In addition, the dies have engraved code numbers to match code numbers printed on the COLOR-KEYED® connectors.

CAUTION

NEVER OPERATE THIS TOOL WITHOUT THE GUARD IN PROPER LOCKED POSITION, AND WITHOUT A DIE SET IN THE TOOL AND THE CAP IN PLACE. WHEN OPERATING TOOL, ALWAYS KEEP MALE AND FEMALE PROTECTIVE CAPS COUPLED TOGETHER, TO KEEP HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FREE OF DIRT.

2.3

FIELD SERVICE

Guard

Yoke Cap

Terminal

Stop and Locator

Top Die with Die Plate

Cable

Bottom Die

Ram

FIGURE 5

These are precision tools and must be handled accordingly. Therefore, all maintenance must be performed by qualied personnel only.

FIGURE 6

AS ALTERNATE

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3332

SECTION A-A

NOTES:

1) Do not use on hardened objects such as steel.

2) Do not use tool without guard in proper locked position.

3) Repair Kit Catalog Number 11025 contains replacement

parts -7,-8,-10,-12,-14,-15,-16-and 19.

4) Dies ordered separately.

5) Travel .6875 inches displacement 1.7738 Cu. In. (0.0614

Pint Oil Hydraulic Mil-H-5606A (2 Cu. In.).

6) Maximum oil pressure 10,000 P.S.I.

REQ’D

PER

UNIT

Bottom Snap Male (for 13642M Only) Replaces Item No’s. 7 & 8 in Yoke Cap Hydraulic Coupler Assembly (Female) Blackhawk Hydraulic Coupler Assembly (Female) Pioneer

DESCRIPTION

SPARE

ITEM

PART

NO.

1 R014501 13642-1 2 Friction—Catch

2 R206703 — 1 Cap, Yoke 4 R205701 13642-4 1 Ram 5 R002101 13642-5 1 Retaining Ring 6 R205801 13642-6 1 Rod, Spring

7 R205901 13642-7 2 Button Unit, Snap, Female

8 R014402 13642-8 2 Screw 10 R002201 13642-10 1 “O” Ring Packing 12 R206001 13642-12 1 Screen 13 R206101 13642-13 1 Plug, Retaining 14 R002301 13642-14 1 Steel Ball 15 R002901 13642-15 1 “O” Ring Gasket 16 R002401 13642-16 1 Ring, Back-up 17 R004814 13642-17 1 Set Screw. Socket 19 R206201 13642-19 1 Ring, Back-up 20 R206301 13642-20 1 Spring Compression 21 R206401 13642-21 1 Support, Spring 25 R206501 13642-25 1 Nameplate 26 R000101 13642-26 4 Drive Screw, Nameplate 27 R004815 13642-27 1 Screw, Set, Dog Point 28 R003204 13642-28 1 Nut, Lock 29 R206601 13642-29 1 Yoke, Head 30 R206803 — 1 Cylinder

31 R017301 13691 1

32 R228801 13599 1

33 R210903 13799 1

34 255R001 — 1 Tool Guard —

297-15878

Former designation of spare parts. Use spare part number when ordering.

FORMER

DESIGNATION

— 1 Steel Carrying Case

For Parts or Service, contact the Tool Service Center at

1-800-284-TOOL (8665).

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2.4

STA-KON® DIES AVAILABLE COLOR-KEYED® DIES AVAILABLE

DIE

CAT. NO.

11733 8 AWG D (Code) .222 / .234

11734 6 AWG E (Code) .282/ .294

11735 4 AWG F (Code) .326 / .337

11736 2, 1 AWG G (Code) .369 / .383

11737 1/0 AWG H (Code) .409 / .423

11738 2/0 AWG J (Code) .445 / .459

11739 3/0 AWG K (Code) .494 / .506

11770 4/0 AWG L (Code) .585 / .591

11771 250 MCM M (Code) .613 / .631

11781M 8 AN D (Aircraft) .208 / .212

11782M 6 AN E (Aircraft) .238 / .242

11783M 4 AN F (Aircraft) .297 / .301

11784M 2 AN G (Aircraft) .375 / .379

11785M 1 AN H (Aircraft) .415 / .419

11786M 1/0 AN J (Aircraft) .454 / .458

11787M 2/0 AN K (Aircraft) .498 / .502

11788M 3/0 AN L (Aircraft) .560 / .564

11789M 4/0 AN M (Aircraft) .616 / .620

13643 8 AWG D (Code) Nest .153 / .161

13644 6 AWG E (Code) Nest .183 / .191

13645 4 AWG F (Code) Nest .214 / .222

13650

13651 8 AN D (Aircraft) Nest .111 / .119

13652 6 AN E (Aircraft) Nest .151 / .159

13653 4 AN F (Aircraft) Nest .163 / .171

13654 2, 1 AWG / 2N G (Air. and Code) Nest .202 / .210

13655 1/0 AWG / 1 AN H (Air. and Code) Nest .230 / .238

13656 2/0 AWG / 1/0 AN J (Air. and Code) Nest .268 / .276

13657 3/0 AWG / 2/0 AN K (Air. and Code) Nest .246 / .254

13658 4/0 AWG / 3/0 AN L (Air. and Code) Nest .262 / .270

13659 250 MCM / 4/0 AN M (Air. and Code) Nest .308 / .316

21607 8 AWG RD (Code) .250 / .254

21608 6 AWG RE (Code) .272 / .276

21609 4 AWG RF (Code) .288 / .292

21610 1, 2AWG RG (Code) .337 / .341

21611 1/0 AWG RH (Code) .368 / .372

21612 2/0 AWG RJ (Code) .402 / .406

21613 3/0 AWG RK (Code) .436 / .440

21614 4/0 AWG RL (Code) .471 / .475

21615 250 MCM RM (Code) .519 / .523

21707 8 AN RD (Aircraft) .168 / .172

21708 6 AN RE (Aircraft) .200 / .204

21709 4 AN RF (Aircraft) .252 / .256

21710 2 AN RG (Aircraft) .310 / .314

21711M

21712 1/0 AN RJ (Aircraft) .368 / .372

21713 2/0 AN RK (Aircraft) .402 / .406

21714M

21715 4/0 AN RM (Aircraft) .471 / .475

21731 8, 6, 4 AN D, E, F, (Indentor Only) —

21732 2 to 250 MCM G to M (indentor Only) —

21733 8 AWG / 8 AN D Flag Terminals .147 / .153

21734 6 AWG / 6 AN E Flag Terminals .171 / .177

21735 4 AWG / 4 AN F Flag Terminals .194 / .200

21736 2, 1 AWG / 2 AN G Flag Terminals .262 / .269

21737 1/0 AWG / 1 AN H Flag Terminals .278 / .284

21738 2/0 AWG / 1/0 AN J Flag Terminals .309 / .315

21739 3/0 AWG / 2/0 AN K Flag Terminals .356 / .362

21740 4/0 AWG / 3/0 AN L Flag Terminals .382 / .388

21741 250 MCM / 4/0 AN M Flag Terminals .434 / .440

WIRE RANGE

8,6,4 AWG D, E, F (Indentor) —

2 to 4/0 AWG G to M (Indentor) —

1 AN RH (Aircraft) .337 / .341

3/0 AN RL (Aircraft) .436 / .440

INSTALLS TERMINAL

TYPE

GAGING

AVAILABLE DIES

TYPE OF

CRIMPS

Hex

Indented

Elliptical

Indented

DIE

CAT. NO. COLOR CODE

11732 12-10 AWG 8 21 Red .191 / .207

11733 8 6 24 Blue .222 / .234

11734 6 4 29 Grey .282 / .294

11735 — 2 33 Brown .326 / .337

11736 4 1 37 Green .369 / .383

11737 2 1/0 42 Pink .409 / .423

11738 1 2/0 45 Gold/Black .445 /.459

11739 1/0 3/0 50 Tan/Orange .494 / .506

11740 2/0 4/0 54 Olive/Purple .535 / .553

11741 3/0 — 60 Ruby .587 / .605

11771 — 250 MCM 62 Yellow .613 / .631

11742 4/0 300 MCM 66H White .657 / .675

11743 250 MCM 350 MCM 71H Red .707 / .725

11744 300 MCM 400 MCM 76 Blue .751 / .769

11746-TB 350 MCM 500 MCM 87H Brown .861 / .879

11747-TB 400 MCM 600 MCM 94H Green .935 / .953

11748 500 MCM 700 MCM 99H Pink .979 / .997

11749 600 MCM 750 MCM 106H Black 1.049 / 1.071

11750 — 800 MCM 107H Orange 1.064 / 1.076

11751 700 MCM — 112H Purple 1.118 / 1.131

11753 750 MCM 900 MCM 115 Yellow 1.141 / 1.163

11761M 8 — — .283 / .293

11762M 6 — — .327 / .337

11763M 4 — — .395 / .405

11764M 2 — — .495 / .505

11765M 1 — — .515 / .525

11766M 1/0 — — .539 / .549

11767 2/0 — — .618 / .628

11768M 3/0 — — .651 / .661

11769 4/0 — — .737 / .747

11780

11790

EXCEPTION — Consult installation instruction sheets for connector

Cat. No. Series 61900, 6110, 61300.

WARRANTY: Thomas & Betts sells this product with the understanding that the user will perform all necessary tests to determine the suitability of this product for the user's intended application. Thomas & Betts warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years following the date of purchase. Upon prompt notication of any warranted defect, Thomas & Betts will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product. Misuse, misapplication or modication of Thomas & Betts Products immediately voids all warranties.

Limitations and Exclusions:

WARRANTY CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THOMAS & BETTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

WIRE RANGE

AL. CU.

See Connector

Chart

— Green .832 / .852

— Blue 1.110 / 1.130

DIE NO. or

GAGING

THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE SOLE

NOTE: To order the military version of the 13642, add an “M” suffix. EXAMPLE: 13642M,

and suffix the die indentor catalog number with an “M”. EXAMPLE: 21731M, die nest catalog number does not change.

Thomas & Betts Corporation

Memphis, Tennessee.

www.tnb.com

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