Eastwood CRIMP-RIGHT WEATHER-TIGHT 31676 User manual

CRIMP-RIGHT
WEATHER-TIGHT CONNECTOR
CRIMPING KIT
INSTRUCTIONS
Item #31676

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The EASTWOOD CRIMP-RIGHT WEATHER-TIGHT CONNECTOR CRIMPER SET brings a valuable,
previously professional-only Weather-Tight connector installation capability to the serious automotive
DIY’er. Replace damaged factory installed connectors or add accessories while maintaining full factory
wire harness integrity.
CONTENTS
(1) Quick Jaw Change, Cushion Grip, Ratcheting Weather Pack Crimping Tool
(2) Sets of Interchangeable Crimping Dies:
- Set of H6 Dies for 18 to 22 Ga.
- Set of H7 Dies for 12 to 16 Ga.
(1) Terminal Clip Release Tool
(25) Silicone Connector Wire Seal Inserts (Green) for 18 to 20 Ga. wires
(30) Silicone Connector Wire Seal Inserts (Green) for 14 to 16 Ga. wires
(25) Silicone Connector Wire Seal Inserts (Blue) for 12 Ga. wires
(20) Male Crimp Terminals for 18 to 20 Ga. wires
(20) Female Crimp Terminals for 18 to 20 Ga. wires
(20) Male Crimp Terminals for 14 to 16 Ga. wires
(20) Female Crimp Terminals for 14 to 16 Ga. wires
(20) Male Crimp Terminals for 12 Ga. wires
(20) Female Crimp Terminals for 12 Ga. wires
(3) 1 Pole Male Receptacle Housing
(3) 1 Pole Female Receptacle Housing
(2) 2 Pole Male Receptacle Housing
(2) 2 Pole Female Receptacle Housing
(1) 3 Pole Male Receptacle Housing
(1) 3 Pole Female Receptacle Housing
(1) 4 Pole Male Receptacle Housing
(1) 4 Pole Female Receptacle Housing
(1) Partitioned Blow Molded Case

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READ INSTRUCTIONS
• Thoroughly read and understand this instruction manual before use. Save
manual for future reference to safety warnings and operating procedures.
• Failure to follow all warnings can result in tool damage or physical injury.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
• Always wear ANSI approved eye protection when operating this tool.
• To prevent injury, keep fingers away from the jaw opening area and all
moving parts while operating.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION
The following explanations are displayed in this manual, on the labeling, and on all other information
provided with this product:

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SET-UP
• If Crimping Tool is closed, squeeze handles
together completely to override ratchet
mechanism and release it. Tool will open.
• To remove installed Dies and replace with
opposite size:
- With Tool fully open, push Dies outward
toward nose of Tool (FIG 1). and Dies will
release from Retaining Block Ball Detent.
- Push desired Dies into nose of Tool until
Ball Detent engages (FIG 1).
OPERATION
• Strip end of wire to expose 3/16”-3/8”
[5-9mm] (FIG 2).
• Slip Silicone Connector Wire Seal Insert
over end of stripped wire with offset collar
outward (FIG 3).
• Set Crimp Terminal into Female Die with the
large “U” feature nested into the “U” feature
of the Die (FIG 4).
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
In Out
Out
In
Silicone Connector
Wire Seal Insert
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• Place the stripped end of the wire into the
smaller “U” feature of the Connector with the
Silicone Connector Wire Seal nested in the
larger “U” (FIG 5).
• Slowly apply pressure to the handles and
pull them together. The moveable handle will
ratchet in as it is closed.
• Close handles completely and squeeze until
the ratchet releases.
• Remove crimped terminal assembly from the
tool (FIG 6).
• Slide the crimped Male or Female terminal
assembly into the rear of the corresponding
Housing (FIG 7).
• Continue to push inward until the Silicone
Wire Seal is fully seated and the retaining
wings of the terminal click into place within
the Housing (FIG 8).
• The terminal crimp and installation is now
complete and the process is repeated for
additional terminals if required.
FIG. 5
Keep fingers away from moving parts of
the Crimp Tool to avoid being pinched.
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
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FIG. 9
TERMINAL RELEASE
• Insert Extraction Tool into the
terminal end of the Housing and push
firmly inward while pulling the wire
out of the rear of the Housing (FIG 9).
• The retaining wings of the Terminal
will be pushed inward and the wire
and Terminal assembly will release.

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NOTES

© Copyright 2017 Easthill Group, Inc. 4/17 Instruction item #31676Q Rev 2
If you have any questions about the use of this product, please contact
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS
#31680 Eastwood Crimp-Right 20pc Male Terminals for 18-20 gauge wire
#31681 Eastwood Crimp-Right 20pc Female Terminals for 18-20 gauge wire
#31682 Eastwood Crimp-Right 20pc Male Terminals for 14-16 gauge wire
#31683 Eastwood Crimp-Right 20pc Female Terminals for 14-16 gauge wire
#31684 Eastwood Crimp-Right 20pc Male Terminals for 12 gauge wire
#31685 Eastwood Crimp-Right 20pc Female Terminals for 12 gauge wire
#31686 Eastwood Crimp-Right 25pc Silicone Wire Seal for 18-20 gauge wire
#31687 Eastwood Crimp-Right 30pc Silicone Wire Seal for 14-16 gauge wire
#31688 Eastwood Crimp-Right 25pc Silicone Wire Seal for 12 gauge wire
#31689 Eastwood Crimp-Right 3pc One Pole Male Connector Housing
#31690 Eastwood Crimp-Right 3pc One Pole Female Connector Housing
#31691 Eastwood Crimp-Right 2pc Two Pole Male Connector Housing
#31692 Eastwood Crimp-Right 2pc Two Pole Female Connector Housing
#31693 Eastwood Crimp-Right 1pc Three Pole Male Connector Housing
#31694 Eastwood Crimp-Right 1pc Three Pole Female Connector Housing
#31695 Eastwood Crimp-Right 1pc Four Pole Male Connector Housing
#31696 Eastwood Crimp-Right 1pc Four Pole Female Connector Housing
#31697 Eastwood Crimp-Right 1pc Four Pole Male Square Connector Housing
#31698 Eastwood Crimp-Right 1pc Four Pole Female Square Connector Housing
#31699 Eastwood Crimp-Right Terminal Release Tool