Thomas&Betts STAKON COMFORT CRIMP ERG4004 User manual

AB C
Model No.
TM
ERG4004 COMFORT CRIMP®
COMPRESSION TOOL WITH SHURE STAKE®MECHANISM
For Installing AB & C-Flag Terminals 22-10 AWG and
Non-Insulated Terminals, Disconnects, and Splices 22-18, 12-10 AWG
IMPORTANT: Read and understand all of the instructions and safety
information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool.
(22-18) AB NEST
In the event the SHURE STAKE®mechanism must be released, please see Figure 5.
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1. Open handles fully.
2. Insert terminal into proper nest as shown in Figure 2.
AB Flag - use forward nest as indicated. Place barrel
position downward and tongue pointing rearward.
C Flag - use rear nest as indicated. Place barrel
positioned downward and tongue pointing forward.
3. Close the handles slightly to secure the terminal. Do
not deform the terminal.
4. Insert stripped wire.
5. Close handles until SHURE STAKE
®
mechanism
cycle has been completed.
For Use With AB & C Flag Terminals
22-10 AWG 1.2
(12-10) C NEST
Figure 3Figure 2
1.1
1.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1. Open handles fully.
2. Position terminals/splices
in proper nest as shown
in Figure 3.
22-18 - use front AB nest
12-10 - use rear C nest
Terminal barrel seam or
splice window should
face indentor.
3. Close handles slightly to secure terminal.
Do not deform terminal.
4. Insert stripped wire.
5. Close handles until the SHURE STAKE®
mechanism cycle has been completed.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 on opposite end of
splice.
For Use With Non-Insulated Terminals,
Disconnects, and Splices 22-18,12-10 AWG
WARNING
HANDLES ARE NON-INSULATING.
DO NOT CRIMP ON HOT ENERGIZED WIRES.
WARNING
KEEP ALL BODY PARTS AWAY FROM DIE NEST
DURING GAGING OR CRIMPING PROCEDURE.
Figure 1
C Flag
AB Flag
12-10
C Nest
22-18
AB Nest

AB C
Model No.
Model No.
AB C
TABLE 1
ERG4004 GAGING REQUIREMENTS
NEST GAGING
MIN. − MAX.
WIRE SIZE
AWG
A, B .062 − .067 #22 − #18
C .112 − .117 #12 − #10
NOTE: Calibration verification procedure should be performed whenever damage or suspected damage has occurred or as
often as operation conditions warrant.
To release the SHURE STAKE®
mechanism, push up on the release bar
until the ratchet teeth are disengaged.
SHURE STAKE®Mechanism
1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants
with a clean brush or a soft, lint-free cloth.
2. DO NOT use on objects that could damage the tool.
3. Make certain all pins, pivot points, and bearing
surfaces are protected with a THIN coat of any good
SAE No. 20 motor oil. DO NOT oil excessively.
4. Keep handles closed when not in use to prevent
objects from becoming lodged in the crimping dies.
5. Store tool in a cool, dry area.
Figure 5
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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 required. Misuse or unauthorized modification
of the product voids all warranties.
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ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Thomas & Betts Corporation
Memphis, Tennessee
www.tnb.com
For parts, service, repair and
calibration, contact the Thomas & Betts
Tool Service Center at 1-800-284-TOOL (8665).
WARNING
KEEP ALL BODY PARTS
AWAY FROM DIE NEST
DURING GAGING OR
CRIMPING PROCEDURE.
2.1
Tool must be free of cracks, sharp edges and any other
obvious imperfections that may affect performance of the
tool. Nest area must be free of burrs, dents or scratches.
Visual Inspection
CRIMP ASSIST™ Foot
Figure 4
1.3
1.4
For larger wire and terminal combinations
that require more force to complete the crimp,
it may be useful to press the tool against a
flat work surface (i.e. worktable, floor, etc.) to
gain more leverage. The patent pending Crimp
Assist™ foot helps stabilize the tool during
this type of operation.
FLAT WORK SURFACE
Place
CRIMP ASSIST™ foot
flat on surface for
increased leverage.
Maintenance
1.5
2.0 GAGING VERIFICATION
2.2
1. Wipe die nest before gaging.
2. Swing locator away from nests. (Gages are to be
inserted on this side.)
3. Close handles until SHURE STAKE®mechanism just trips.
4. Using gage pins, insure that each nest meets the gaging
requirements as specified, in Table 1.
Gaging Procedure