INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR
DTT-16-03
Date: August 11th, 2010
INFORMATION Drawing No: 0425-077-0000 Revision Letter: NC
Compagnie Deutsch GmbH
Fraunhoferstr. 11 b
D-82152 Martinsried Page 2 of 4
Wire preparation
Prior to crimping contacts, insulation must be stripped to a length of 5.08 ± 0.64mm. Wire should have
no insulation tearing or stretching and no conductor strands missing or damaged.
Hazard Warning
Contacts may have Sharp Edges. Use Finger Protection To Avoid Cuts. Do Not Place Fingers
In Tool Areas Which May Pinch During Crimp Cycle. Use Safety Glasses To Avoid Eye Injury.
Hand-Crimp Cycle
(1) Close handles to release ratchet pawl (spring opens handles).
(2) Press the contact locking pawl to expose the locator cavities.
(3) Place the contact into the cavity indicated by Table 1.
(4) Release contact pawl and check alignment with crimp tool path.
(5) Insert the prepared wire up to the wire stop edge of locking pawl.
(6) Squeeze handles until ratchet releases (not completely closed).
(7) Fully open tool, press contact locking pawl, remove crimped contact.
Hand Force Adjustment
Crimping Force of DTT-16-03 is factory set. Hand force idle travel is 130 N – 180 N. The tool and die
set are designed to provide optimum crimping within this range. However, if the setting is not ideal for
the contact specification, the tool can set as described below:
(1) Loosen the headless screw with a flat-blade screwdriver and set aside.
(2) Turn the adjustment wheel counter anticlockwise (+) to increase the
crimping force. (This also reduces the jaw spread).
(3) Turn the adjustment wheel clockwise (-) to reduce the strength of the
crimping force. (This also increases the jaw spread) Don’t exceed 180 N!
(4) After setting, replace the headless screw and adequately tighten.
Warranty
These tools are subject to thorough quality control measures before leaving the factory. The general
terms and conditions of warranty are available from Compagnie Deutsch GmbH.
Maintenance and Inspection
Maintenance and inspection should be performed after about 5,000 crimps (or every 6 months).
Before using the crimping tool make sure that it is in a clean and proper operating state. Remove any
crimping residue. Apply light machine oil to protect joints. Check bolts to ensure that the lock washers
are secure and intact. All other maintenance should be performed by the manufacturer. There are no
user-serviceable components inside the hand tool. Disassembly of the crimp tool shall void warranty.
Do NOT
close
handles
completely
