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Featuring the Color-Keyed® System
COPPER HIGH VOLTAGE TERMINALS
WARNING
DO NOT CRIMP ON HOT
ENERGIZED WIRES. DISCONNECT
POWER BEFORE INSTALLATION.
Installation Instructions
Installing Die Cat. No.*
TBM15
Bolt
TBM15CR-LI
Hole
& TBM15I
Adapter Dies
3/8 15CA29R
15CA33R
3/8
15CA37R
3/8
15CA42R
3/8
15CA45R
1/2
15CA49R
1/2
15CA54R
1/2
15CA60R
1/2
15CA42R
3/8
15CA45R
1/2
15CA49R
1/2
15CA54R
1/2
15CA60R
1/2
15CA66R
1/2
15CA71R
1/2
15CA76R
1/2
15CA87R
1/2
15CA94R
1/2
15CA106R
1/2
1/2
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TBM15
TBM15CR-LI
& TBM15I
Non-Adapter Dies
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15C125R
B
STYLE 1
BOLT
HOLES
B
STYLE 2
BOLT
HOLE
TAPERED END
A
TAPERED END
5/8
1-3/4
C
3
A
Cable Size
Concentric
& Compact
D
4 AWG
2 AWG
1 AWG
1/0 AWG
2/0 AWG
3/0 AWG
4/0 AWG
250 MCM
1/0 AWG
C
2/0 AWG
3/0 AWG
D
4/0 AWG
250 MCM
300 MCM
350 MCM
400 MCM
500 MCM
600 MCM
750 MCM
1000 MCM
Strip
Length
1-7/16
1-19/32
1-5/8
1-5/8
1-3/4
1-13/16
2-1/32
1-5/8
1-5/8
1-3/4
1-13/16
2-1/32
2-3/32
2-13/32
2-13/32
2-13/32
2-9/16
2-3/4
2-29/32
Catalog
Style
Number
1
544401-7/16 1-7/8
54443 1
54448
1
54409
1
54460
1
54465
1
54470
1
54413
1
54475
2**
54476
2
54478
2
54479
2
54480
2
54481
2
54482
2
54483
2
54484
2
54485
2
54487
2
54490
2
A Approx.
Before
Installation
2-1/8
2-1/4
2-1/4
2-1/2
2-21/32
2-11/16
2-31/32
3-9/16
4-11/16
4-11/16
4-11/16
4-15/16
5
5-1/4
5-5/16
5-11/16
5-3/4
5-7/8
6-7/16
After
Installation
2
2-1/4
2-3/8
2-3/8
2-5/8
2-25/32
2-13/16
2-3/32
3-11/16
4-13/16
4-13/16
4-13/16
5-1/16
5-3/16
5-7/16
5-9/16
5-7/8
6
6-1/8
6-3/4
B Approx.
Before
Installation
B
3/8 1/4
13/32
15/32
17/32
9/16
5/8
11/16
3/4
17/32
9/16
5/8
11/16
3/4
13/16
7/8
15/16
1-1/16
1-3/16
1-5/16
1-1/2
After
Installation
B1
11/32
25/64
27/64
15/32
33/64
37/64
5/8
27/64
15/32
33/64
37/64
5/8
11/16
47/64
29/32
1
1-3/32
1-9/32
Approx.D Approx.
B2
19/64 19/32
21/32
13/32
43/64
15/32
1/2
13/16
9/16
15/16
5/8
11/16
1-1/32
3/4
1-1/32
1/2
13/16
9/16
15/16
5/8
1-1/16
11/16
3/4
1-3/32
1-1/4
53/64
1-5/16
27/32
59/6449/64
1-13/32
1-5/8
1-3/32
1-23/32
1-13/64
1-15/16
1-15/16
1-21/64
2-5/32
3/4
3/4
C
3/32
5/64
1/8
9/64
9/64
9/64
5/32
3/16
7/64
7/64
7/64
1/8
3/16
3/16
7/32
3/16
1/4
1/4
1/4
5/16
*THESE DIES ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ALL HIGH VOLTAGE (UP TO 35KV) APPLICATIONS. THEY ARE DESIGNED TO YIELD
A SMOOTH ROUND CONNECTOR WHEN CRIMPED ACCORDING TO THESE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THIS SHEET. THEY
ARE DISTINGUISHED FROM THE EQUIVALENT HEX DIES BY THE SUFFIX “R”.
** BOLT HOLES ON 1 “CENTERS, 2” TONGUE LENGTH.
NOTES:
Color
Code
Gray
Brown
Green
Pink
Black
Orange
Purple
Ruby
Pink
Black
Orange
Purple
Ruby
White
Red
Blue
Brown
Green
Black
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CONNECTOR DEFORMATION, Figure 1
A small amount of
curvature
of a connector is common.
Check for the following prior to installation: die alignment, tool jaw alignment, and properly trained conductor.
Failure to do so, may result in severe curvature.
CONDUCTOR (BASKETING) OR (BIRDCAGING), Figure 2
In the event of basketing/birdcaging, tightly secure a hose clamp or cable tie to the bare conductor next to the
connector prior to crimping.
NORMAL
CONDUCTOR STRANDS
SMALL AMOUNT OF
Figure 1
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CURVATURE ACCEPTABLE
SEVERE CURVATURE
NOT
ACCEPTABLE
BASKETING OR BIRDCAGING
Figure 2
TIGHTEN HOSE CLAMP
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INSTALLING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Train cable into nal position and remove excess cable from end.
2. Remove cable jacket, shield, insulation, etc. for the strip length as indicated on chart.
3. Insert conductor fully into connector barrel (See Figure 3).
4. Make rst crimp at pad end of barrel (See Figure 4).
Crimp in overlapping steps toward the tapered end of connector.
5. To ensure connector is round and avoid possible ash and ridges, rotate tool 90˚ (See Figure 5) and repeat step 4.
CONNECTOR
Figure 3
FIRST CRIMP
CONNECTOR
BARREL
INSERT CONDUCTOR
CRIMPING DIE
(1st Crimp)
START CRIMPING
AT LINE
OVERLAPPING
CRIMP
CONNECTOR DIAMETER AFTER
CRIMPING WITH ROUND DIES
B1
Diameter after
B2
B1
90˚
ARROWS INDICATE DIRECTION OF CRIMP
one pass with
round dies.
B1
Diameter after
second pass with
round dies rotated
90˚ from rst pass.
Figure 4 Figure 5
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 notication of any warranted defect, Thomas &
Betts will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product. Misuse, misapplication or modication of Thomas & Betts Products
immediately voids all warranties.
Limitations and Exclusions: THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE SOLE 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.
Thomas & Betts Corporation
Memphis, Tennessee
www.tnb.com
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