Rennsteig PEW15 User manual

Owner‘s Manual Hand Crimping Tool PEW15
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Please read this manual carefully before starting any job!
Owner‘s Manual
Hand Crimping Tool PEW15

Owner‘s Manual Hand Crimping Tool PEW15
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Table of Contents
1. General Information 3
2. Intended Use 3
3. Description 3
4. Functional Operation / Crimping Process 4
5. Exchange of Crimping Die Sets 4
6. Emergency Release of Forced Lock 5
7. Setting the Crimp Height 5
8. Warranty 6
9. Maintenance and Service 6
Rennsteig Werkzeuge
An der Koppel 1
98547 Viernau/Thüringen, Germany
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1. General Information
The Hand Crimping Tool PEW15 is manufactured by using the latest technology and the generally accepted
safety regulations. The tool may only be used in proper working condition with all safety and hazard regulations
in mind and should only be used for the purpose for which it is intended for and described in this manual.
Any unauthorized modification or improper use of the Hand Crimping Tool excludes
the manufacturer from any liabilities from damages resulting from this. Only work on
disconnected cables and connectors!
Attention
2. Intended Use
• For crimping of stamped/rolled male and female contacts (with and without a seal) up to a diameter of
10mm²
• The use of exchangable crimping dies allows for a broad range of applications.
3. Description
1.5 Hex Fastening Screw 1,5mm for upper die set
1.3 Lower Crimping Die set (exchangable)
1.6 Hole for Emergency Release (hidden on back of tool)
1.7 Adjustment Disk and Set Screw for the regulation of the
crimping force
1.1 Locator (optional)
1.4 Upper Crimping Die Set (exchangable)
1.2 Hex Fastening Screw 1,5mm for lower die set
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4. Functional Operation / Crimping Process
1. Verify if connector, crimping die and cable diameter match in capacity values.
2. Open the tool: Press the tool handles together up to the stop. The forced lock is released and the tool
may now be opened.
3. Place connector into the crimping die set, possibly with the use of a locator.
4. Close the tool up to the first ratcheting notch (one click); connector is locked in tight.
5. Place stripped cable (depending if the connector is crimped with or without seal) into the locked in
connector (see also figure 2).
6. Press tool handles together completely until the locking mechanism (forced lock) opens.
7. Open the tool and remove crimped connector (the flexible tool handle must be moved manually); no
spring reset)
5. Exchange of Crimping Dies
The crimping dies of Hand Crimping Tool PEW15 can be exchanged depending on the application and is done
as follows:
1. Remove locator by loosening the fastening nut with a wrench SW8 (Schlüsselweite= Wrench Size).
2. Remove crimping die set by closing the tool handles; use an Allen wrench 1,5mm and loosen the hex
screws of the upper and the lower crimping die. Then open the handles and remove the crimping dies.
3. Place the new crimping die into the marked bore holes.
4. Close the tool handles and secure the hex screws of the crimping dies with an Allen wrench 1,5mm.
5. Attach the optional locator onto the threaded bolt and fasten the nut with a wrench SW8.
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6. Emergency Release of Forced Lock
The forced lock will open automatically after the crimping process is completed. In order to avoid any damage
to the crimping dies or the connector, the tool may be opened prematurely through the emergency release
feature before a crimping error can occur. Place an appropriate tool (i.e. screw driver) carefully into the hole
on the back of the tool (see also figure 3) and push against the locking pawl and keep pressed down. The
tool handles can now be opened by moving the flexible handle of the tool.
7. Setting the Crimp Height
Error Possible Cause Solution
Crimping results do not meet
the required specification of the
contact manufacturer
Wrong crimping die set Install the correct application-related crimping die set and crimp with
the correct die set.
Wrong cable Use only cable as recommended by the contact manufacturer.
Application-related wear and tear of
the tool
Re-adjustment of crimping force (as described below).
Worn out crimping die set Exchange crimping dies to avoid any damages.
The crimp height should be checked regularly and maybe adjusted by technical
Quality Control personnel and is performed as described below.
Attention
The crimping force is set at the manufacturer. The crimping die set and the tool are coordinated with each other
that an optimal crimping result is achieved. Should the crimping results not meet the required specification of
the contact manufacturer (crimping height, Pull-out Force), the following errors may have occured:
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8. Warranty
RENNSTEIG- Products are thoroughly checked by the Quality Control Department. The general terms and
conditions apply.
The adjsutment of the crimping force is done as follows:
1. Open crimping tool.
2. Remove hex screws (4.1) with an Allen wrench 2,0mm.
3. Turn the adjustment disk (4.2) with a screw driver counterclockwise: a higher crimping force and
therefore a lower crimping height is achieved.
4. Turn the adjustment disk (4.2) with a screw driver clockwise: a lower crimping force and therefore a
higher crimping height is achieved.
5. Secure hex screw (4.1) with an Allen wrench 2,0mm.
9. Maintenance and Service
The Hand Crimping Tool must be in clean and proper working conditions prior to usage. Crimping residue
needs to be removed. The joints need to be oiled regularly with light machine oil and need to be protected
from dirt. Please ensure that all screws are secured by retaining rings. The tightness of the hex screws of the
adjustment disk needs to be checked. All repairs are carried out by the tool manufacturer only.
Please ensure that the hex screws are tightened securely prior to using the tool.
Attention
4.1 Hex Screw 2,0mm
4.2 Adjustment Disk
Fig. 4