Thomas&Betts TBM14MC - General Information; General Characteristics; Overall View

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30
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200
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Detail A
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Reference Symbol
Operating Position
Rest Position
Release Position
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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Head: “C” shaped with large jaw opening, see Figure 1.
Application range: suitable for installing electric compression
connectors (lugs and splices) on conductors
up to .... 900 MCM
Crimping Force: ................................................................ 14 tons
Rated operating pressure: ........................... 700 bar (10,000 psi)
Dimensions: length ............................................................21.3”
width (with handles closed) ..........................5.67”
height (with handles open) ..........................13.54”
Weight: .............................................................................. 15.6 lbs
Recommended Oil: .......................... AGIP ITE 360 or equivalent
Operating positions: The three operating positions are identied
on the main handle (13) (see Figure 1)
Rest position: (Handles locked): Lock handles
together by means of the handle latch (49) when
tool is in use.
Release position: Close the moveable handle (203)
against the xed handle (200), in order to discharge
the oil pressure and retract the dies.
Operating position: On releasing the moveable
handle (203), the xed handle (200) rotates
automatically to this position. Operate the
moveable handle (203) to build up pressure and
close the dies.
Advancing speed: The tool has two forward speeds of the ram
and automatically switches from a fast advancing speed of dies
to a slower crimping speed.
Safety: The tool is provided with a maximum pressure relief valve.
OVERALL VIEW
FIGURE 1
Complete Ram
Die/Head
Release Pin
Handle Grip
Tool Body
Die/Head Retaining Pin
Die/Head Release Pin
Die/Ram Retaining Pin
Latch
Complete
Movable
Handle
1. BEFORE USING THE TOOL, CAREFULLY READ
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
2. WHEN OPERATING THE TOOL, NEVER PLACE HANDS
OR OTHER BODY PARTS BETWEEN THE CRIMPING
DIES.
3. DO NOT OPERATE WHEN DIES ARE NOT IN PLACE.
4. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DO NOT USE ON
ENERGIZED LINES.
WARNING
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