Thomas & Betts TBM45BB Installation Manual

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TBM45BB COMFORT CRIMP

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COMPRESSION TOOL WITH SHURE STAKE® MECHANISM

For Installing Blackburn® Copper and Aluminum

Lugs, Splices, and C-Taps 8-2 AWG Cu, 10-6 AWG Al

IMPORTANT:

information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool.

WARNING

KEEP ALL BODY PARTS AWAY FROM DIE NEST

DURING GAGING OR CRIMPING PROCEDURE.

Read and understand all of the instructions and safety

WARNING

HANDLES ARE NON-INSULATING.

DO NOT CRIMP ON HOT ENERGIZED WIRES.

In the event the SHURE STAKE® mechanism must be released, please see Figure 4.

1.0

1.1

For Use With Blackburn® Lugs, Splices, and C-Taps

1.

Open handles fully.

2. Depress wheel release button and rotate
wheel to proper die nest. Allow wheel to
lock into position by releasing button.

3. Insert terminal into the nest as shown in
Figure 2.

4. Close the handles slightly to secure the
terminal. Do not deform the terminal.

5. Insert stripped wire.

6. Close handles until the SHURE STAKE
mechanism cycle has been completed.

7. Perform two equally spaced crimps on the
terminal barrel.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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Figure 1

Figure 2

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1.2

For larger wire and terminal combinations
that require more force to complete the crimp,
it may be useful to press the tool against a
flat work surface (i.e. worktable, floor, etc.) to
gain more leverage. The patent pending Crimp
Assist™ foot helps stabilize the tool during
this type of operation.

Figure 3

CRIMP ASSIST

FLAT WORK SURFACE

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Foot

Place

CRIMP ASSIST® foot

flat on surface for

increased leverage.

1.3

Figure 4

2.0

NOTE: Calibration verification procedure should be performed whenever damage or suspected damage has occurred or as

often as operation conditions warrant.

2.1

Tool must be free of cracks, sharp edges and any other
obvious imperfections that may affect performance of the
tool. Nest area must be free of burrs, dents or scratches.

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 and workmanship for the period stated on the enclosed warranty card. Upon prompt notification of
any warranted defect, Thomas & Betts will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product or refund the purchase price. Proof of purchase is required. Misuse or unauthorized modification
of the product 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.

SHURE STAKE® Mechanism

WARNING

KEEP ALL BODY PARTS

AWAY FROM DIE NEST

DURING GAGING OR

CRIMPING PROCEDURE.

To release the SHURE STAKE
mechanism, push up on the release bar
until the ratchet teeth are disengaged.

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GAGING VERIFICATION

Visual Inspection

TABLE 1

TBM45BB GAGING

REQUIREMENTS

NEST

RED .175 − .187

BLUE .212 − .224

GREY .265 − .277

BROWN .324 − .336

GREEN .406 − .418

GAGING

MIN. − MAX.

1.4

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

2. DO NOT use on objects that could damage the tool.

3. Make certain all pins, pivot points, and bearing
surfaces are protected with a THIN coat of any good
SAE No. 20 motor oil. DO NOT oil excessively.

4. Keep handles closed when not in use to prevent
objects from becoming lodged in the crimping dies.

5. Store tool in a cool, dry area.

2.2

1. Wipe die nest before gaging.

2. Rotate wheel to desired nest.

3. Close handles until SHURE
STAKE® mechanism just
trips.

4. Insert gage pin into nest. The
correct gage pin size should enter nest area freely
with a minimum amount of finger pressure. The
gaging shall fall with in the limits specified in Table A.

For parts, service, repair and

calibration, contact the Thomas & Betts

Tool Service Center at 1-800-284-TOOL (8665).

Thomas & Betts Corporation

Memphis, Tennessee

www.tnb.com

Maintenance

Gaging Procedure

Gage Pin

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