Burndy MRC840AL User manual

WARRANTY
The BURNDY® MRC840AL is warranted to be free of defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of 1 year, except in the case of abuse or
modication.
Any BURNDY®MRC840AL found to be defective in material or
workmanship and returned to the BURNDY®Tool Service Center within
1 year of shipment will be repaired or the tool will be replaced free of
charge at the option of the BURNDY® Tool Service Center.
After 1 year, units will be repaired and billing will be based on a sliding
scale according to how long the unit has been in service.
Any BURNDY®MRC840AL returned for repair must be shipped prepaid
to the BURNDY®Tool Service Center, 150 BURNDY Road, Littleton,
New Hampshire, USA 03561. On your packaging slip indicate the nature
of the repair required (or describe the problem) and the number of the
purchase order requesting service. Please provide a contact name and phone number in the event we
need to call you regarding the repair or service.
BURNDY®disclaims all other warranties, expressed or implied, including without limitations the warranties
of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose.
BURNDY®will not under any circumstances be liable for the cost of removal or reinstallation of goods or
the cost of disassembly or reassembly of equipment in connection therewith, or for the loss of the use
of the Buyer’s equipment or facilities, or for the loss of business or good will or prots, or for the cost
of inspection or storage, or for any incidental or consequential damages of any nature or description
whatever which may arise from BURNDY® sale of goods to Buyer.
MECHANICAL ROTATABLE CRIMP TOOL
BURNDY®MRC840AL
Tools are NOT insulated for use on or near energized conductors. Use of these tools near
energized conductors may lead to electrical shock, causing severe injury or death. Do
NOT use these tools near energized conductors without adequately insulating operator
and surroundings.
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FORMMRCALOMI
Rev. C
Item # 10103462
Pinch point. Keep all body parts away from the head of the tool during use to avoid serious
personal injury.
Use all appropriate personal safety equipment when handling, operating, and servicing this tool such as,
safety shoes, eye protection, and work gloves.
To help ensure safe operation of this tool, keep all safety labels clean and legible. Replace labels when
necessary with new labels.
DESCRIPTION
The BURNDY® MRC840AL mechanical crimp tool is designed to install YA-A and YS-A series connectors.
Connector/Conductor ranges are from #8 AWG through 4/0 AWG stranded copper and aluminum.
The MRC840AL is equipped with rotatable crimp die wheels that are color coded. The rotatable die
wheel crimp grooves are engraved with a die index number. The engraved index number embosses the
connector during crimping permitting permanent inspection of the completed connection.
For more information write or call:
BURNDY® TOOL SERVICE CENTER
150 BURNDY Road
Littleton, NH 03561 USA
Telephone: [phone]
[e-mail]

FEATURES AND BENEFITS
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
The service life of a tool can be greatly improved with proper care and maintenance. To extend
the life of your BURNDY® MRC840AL mechanical crimp tool keep it clean and well lubricated.
Oil all pivoting points every three months.
SERVICE
OTHER THAN THE MAINTENANCE TASKS DESCRIBED ABOVE, THESE TOOLS ARE NOT
USER SERVICEABLE. COMPLETE DISASSEMBLY OF THE TOOL IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
SHOULD SERVICE BE REQUIRED, RETURN THE TOOL TO THE BURNDY® TOOL SERVICE
CENTER OR A BURNDY® AUTHORIZED TOOL REPAIR CENTER. CALL 1-800-426-8720 FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
FEATURES BENEFITS
-Comfort grip handles Aids in prevention of hand slippage
-Heat treated steel jaws Reduces jaw buckling and missalignment
under heavy loading
-No tool adjustment required Provides reliable & consistent crimps
-Approximately 9000 crimp cycle life Lasts longer than imitations and will still be
working when others have worn out
-Diewheel locking plate w/rotatable die wheel Easily indexed to the desired crimp position
ensures a quality crimp
-Multiple crimp selections on a rotatable die
wheel No lost dies
-High strength fasteners Increases tool life by reducing tool wear
-Plated jaws Provides enhanced corrosion protection
SPECIFICATIONS
Crimps YA-A and YS-A series connectors on #8 AWG through 4/0 AWG stranded copper and aluminum
conductor.
Connector/conductor combinations are UL Listed and CSA Certied when installed in accordance with the
installation chart.
OPERATION
The color coded rotatable crimp die wheel rotates to provide a proper match of the die wheel and
color coded connector. The die index is embossed onto the connector after the crimp is completed
for permanent inspection capability.
To index die wheel to desired crimp position:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Open handles fully.
Press die pin.
Rotate die to the desired crimp groove.
Release die pin. Be sure the locking plate is back in its home position.
For more information contact: BURNDY®
150 BURNDY Road
Littleton, NH 03561
or call, toll free 1-800-426-8720
[e-mail]
Additional or replacement manuals may be obtained free of charge from the BURNDY® Service Center.
CAUTION: The locking plate must be in the home position. Cycling the tool with the locking
plate out from the home position may result in permanent damage to the die pin.
INSTALLATION CHART DIE PLATE
(HOME POSITION)
DIE PIN
(REVERSE SIDE)
MRC840AL TOOL INSTALLATION CHART
CONDUCTOR
(COPPER OR ALUMINUM)
CONNECTOR (AL) COLOR
CODE
DIE
INDEX
NO. OF
CRIMPS
HYLUG™
TERM
HYLINK™
SPLICE
#8 AWG STR. YA8CA- YS8CA- BLUE 374 1
#6 AWG STR. YA6CA- YS6CA- GRAY 346 1
#4 AWG STR. YA4CA- YS4CA- GREEN 375 2
#2 AWG STR. YA2CA- YS2CA- PINK 348 2
#1 AWG STR. YA1CA- YS1CA- GOLD 471 2
1/0 AWG STR. YA25A- YS25A- TAN 296 2
2/0 AWG STR. YA26A- YS26A- OLIVE 297 3
3/0 AWG STR. YA27A- YS27A- RUBY 467 3
4/0 AWG STR. YA28A- YS28A- WHITE 298 3
THE ABOVE CONNECTOR/CONDUCTOR COMBINATIONS ARE UL LISTED AND CSA
CERTIFIED WHEN INSTALLED WITH THIS TOOL.
OIL ALL PIVOTING POINTS EVERY THREE MONTHS