Thomas & Betts TBM14MC User Manual
Hydraulic Crimping Tool
Catalog Number: TBM14MC
IMPORTANT: Read and understand all of the instructions and safety
information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool.
Table of Contents
1.0 General Information ..................................................................................2
1.1 General Characteristics ...............................................................................2
1.2 Overall View ................................................................................................. 2
2.0 Instruction for use ....................................................................... 3
2.1 Preparation ..................................................................................................3
2.2 Die Advancement.........................................................................................3
2.3 Compression ................................................................................................ 3
2.4 Release of Dies ............................................................................................3
2.5 Die Replacement .........................................................................................3
3.0 Maintenance ................................................................................4
3.1 Cleaning .......................................................................................................4
3.2 Storage ........................................................................................................4
3.4 Purging Air Bubbles .....................................................................................4
3.5 Adding Oil .................................................................................................... 4
3.6 Tool Position ................................................................................................4
4.0 Parts List for Type 2 ........................................................................5
5.0 Parts List for older models ............................................................... 7
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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 OPERATE WHEN DIES ARE NOT IN PLACE.
4. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DO NOT USE ON
ENERGIZED LINES.
1 2 33 4
1.1
Head: “C” shaped with large jaw opening, see Figure 1.
Application range: suitable for installing electric compression
connectors (lugs and splices) on conductors
Crimping Force: ................................................................ 14 tons
Rated operating pressure: ........................... 700 bar (10,000 psi)
Dimensions: length ............................................................21.3”
width (with handles closed) ..........................5.67”
height (with handles open) ..........................13.54”
Weight: .............................................................................. 15.6 lbs
Recommended Oil: .......................... AGIP ITE 360 or equivalent
Operating positions: The three operating positions are identied
on the main handle (13) (see Figure 1)
Advancing speed: The tool has two forward speeds of the ram
and automatically switches from a fast advancing speed of dies
to a slower crimping speed.
Safety:
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
up to ....900 MCM
Rest position: (Handles locked): Lock handles
together by means of the handle latch (49) when
tool is in use.
Release position: Close the moveable handle (203)
against the xed handle (200), in order to discharge
the oil pressure and retract the dies.
Operating position: On releasing the moveable
handle (203), the xed handle (200) rotates
automatically to this position. Operate the
moveable handle (203) to build up pressure and
close the dies.
The tool is provided with a maximum pressure relief valve.
1.2
Die/Head
Release Pin
Complete Ram
Detail A
Handle Grip
Detail A
Operating Position
FIGURE 1
OVERALL VIEW
30
“ 56.1
mm 24
)*(
202
200
49
Latch
Reference Symbol
Rest Position
Die/Head Retaining Pin
32
Die/Head Release Pin
36
Die/Ram Retaining Pin
37
Tool Body
13
65
Complete
Movable
203
Handle
Release Position
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2.0 INSTRUCTION FOR USE
2.1
With the tool in the rest position prepare the tool as
follows: (see Figure 2)
− Select the appropriate die set for the connector.
− Insert the die (91) in the upper seat of the tool head until it is
locked by die/head pin (32). To ease the die insertion, keep
die/head release pin (30) depressed.
− Operate the tool (per 2.2) to advance the ram (202) 8-10 mm
(0.3 - 0.4 in.) and insert the die (90) into the seat on the ram
until it is locked by die/ram retaining pin (37). To ease this
operation, keep die/ram release pin (36) depressed.
− Insert the conductor in the connector.
− Position the connector between the dies and ensure the
correct location of the crimp.
− For ease of operation, the tool head can rotate through 180°.
PREPARATION
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TURN THE HEAD IF THE
HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT IS PRESSURISED.
91
201
32
~ 8 ÷ 10 mm
)
202
90
36
37
30
(0.3 - 0.4 in.
FIGURE 2
2.3
− Continue operating the movable handle (203). The tool will
automatically change over to the high pressure stage. The ram
will advance until the dies meet.
− Continue pumping until the maximum pressure valve is
activated and a “click” is heard.
2.4
− Rotate the xed handle to release position
handles. The ram will then retract, and the dies will open.
2.5
To replace dies proceed as follows: (Refer to Figure 2)
Upper die (91)
− Take the die off its guide by pushing the die/head release
pin (30).
− Insert replacement die until secured by the die/head retaining
pin (32).
Lower die (90)
− Take the die off its guide by pushing the die/head release
pin (36).
− Insert replacement die until secured by the die/ram retaining
pin (37). To facilitate this operation an advancement of the ram
by 8-10 mm (0.3 - 0.4 in.) is suggested.
COMPRESSION
RELEASE OF DIES
Close
DIE REPLACEMENT
2.2
− Set the tool in the release position by rotating the xed
handle (200). The moveable handle (203) will be released and
the main handle will rotate automatically to the operating
position .
− Operate moveable handle (203) for lower die advancement.
This rst stage rapidly closes the dies to the connector.
DIE ADVANCEMENT
WARNING
Never place the tool under pressure without inserting the
dies, this could cause damage to the head and the ram.
Make sure the dies are exactly positioned on desired crimp point,
otherwise re-open dies following instructions as per 2.4 and
reposition the connector.
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