Thomas & Betts TBM6 - User Manual

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Read and understand all of the instructions
and safety information in this manual before
operating or servicing this tool.
TBM6 and TBM6S
Compression Tool Instructions
1.0 Operating Instructions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Tool Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Die Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Choosing The Die Nest (Sta-Kon
®
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 Choosing The Die Nest (Color-Keyed
®
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.5 Removing, Installing, and Changing Dies . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.6 Preparing the Conductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.7 Making a Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.0 Installation Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1 Installation Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Tensile Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.0 Calibration Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1 Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 Handle Spread Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.3 Gaging Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.4 Color-Keyed
®
Gaging Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.5 Sta-Kon
®
Gaging Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Table of Contents

Summary

Operating Instructions

Tool Description

Provides a detailed description of the TBM6 and TBM6S compression tool components.

Die Description

Explains the different types of dies used with the compression tools, including Color-Keyed and Sta-Kon.

Choosing Die Nest (Sta-Kon)

Guide for selecting the correct Sta-Kon die nest based on terminal type and size.

Choosing Die Nest (Color-Keyed)

Guide for selecting the correct Color-Keyed die nest based on connector color.

Removing, Installing, and Changing Dies

Detailed instructions on how to safely remove, install, and change dies in the compression tool.

Preparing Conductor

Steps for properly preparing copper and aluminum conductors before making a compression.

Making a Compression

Procedure for making reliable compressions using the tool with various connector types.

Installation Test Procedure

Installation Test Procedure

Instructions for performing installation tests to ensure proper tool and connector performance.

Tensile Test Procedure

Procedure for conducting tensile (pull-out) tests to verify connection strength and compliance.

Calibration Verification

Visual Inspection

Guidelines for visually inspecting the tool for damage or imperfections affecting performance.

Handle Spread Check

Procedure to check and adjust handle spread for proper tool calibration and compression reliability.

Gaging Procedure

Steps for using a gage pin to verify the compression quality and tool calibration.

Color-Keyed Gaging

Gaging limits for Color-Keyed connectors and H-Taps for proper calibration verification.

Sta-Kon Gaging

Gaging limits for Sta-Kon terminals and splices for proper calibration verification.

Thomas & Betts TBM6 Specifications

General

Brand	Thomas & Betts
Model	TBM6
Category	Crimp tool
Language	English