Thomas&Betts STA-KON WT3185 Reference guide

BLUE - 6 GA
BROWN - 2 GA
GREEN - 1 GA
BLACK - 2/0
PURPLE - 4/0
8 GA - RED
4 GA - GRAY
1/0 - PINK
3/0 - ORANGE
250 MCM - YELLOW
ADJUSTABLE CRIMPER
INSTALLATION AND GAUGING PROCEDURE
For 8 GA to 250 MCM Uninsulated STA-KON®Terminals
Catalog Number WT3185
WARNING
HANDLES ARE NON-INSULATING.
DO NOT CRIMP ON ENERGIZED WIRES.
1. Strip cable without cutting or nicking the strands.
2. Select the side of the tool according to the type of
connector and cable combination to be installed.
3. Move indenter by turning the adjusting wheel until
the pointer slot aligns with the selected cable size
line. The wheel should be in a positive detented
position (See figure 1).
INSTALLING PROCEDURE
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4. Insert cable into connector barrel until it bottoms.
5. Locate connector in the tool between the die nest
and indenter (See Figure 2).
6. Crimp connector by closing the handles. Apply
as many crimps as required. Refer to instructions
packed with connectors for required number of
crimps.
Connector
Cable Size
Line
Nest
Indenter
Adjusting
Wheel
Type of Cable
Figure 1 Figure 2
Die Nest
Connector
Die Indentor
Cable
WARNING
WT3185 is equipped with th SHURE-STAKE®Full Stroke
Compelling Mechanism. Keep fingers and other body
parts clear of die nest during operation of this tool.
Pointer Slot

GAUGING PROCEDURE
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For Parts or Service, contact the tool service center at 1-800-284-TOOL (8665).
CHECKING HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
1. Lay the tool on a flat surface as shown in Figure 3.
Open handle and release it so that it will close of its
own weight.
2. Measure the handle spread distance at the inner
surface of the handle tips as shown in Figure 3.
3. If the distance is 14”±1/2” the tool is adjusted
properly. If not, the tool should be adjusted.
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
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Adjustment Screw
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
1. Turn Adjustment screw clockwise to increase
handle spread and counterclockwise to decrease
handle spread (Refer to Figure 3).
14” ±1/2”
Figure 3
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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
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CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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Memphis, Tennessee
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1. Close the tool jaws until they bottom.
2. Select the side of the tool to be gauged (Tubular or Brazed).
3. Move indenter until the pointer slot aligns with the selected cable size. The adjusting wheel should be in a
positive detented position. For brazed seam conductors select 6 GA. For tubular connectors select 2/0.
4. Gauge the crimping area with a suitable pin gauge. The gauge diameter must fall within .405 ±.010 for 2/0
tubular and .215 ±.010 for 6 GA brazed products.