PA22151A04_03 CT 1550 9 2004 Installation Directions

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Part No. CT-1550

OPERATION MANUAL

Contour Crimp

CONTROLLED CYCLE

CRIMPING TOOL

Crimps most Panduit #22-#10 AWG

insulated terminals & splices; and

specific insulated disconnects.

Reduced crimp effort advantage

for #22-#14 AWG terminations.

Provides UL Listed and CSA Certified terminations

with applicable Panduit terminals.

INSULATED TERMINAL CRIMPING

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Visual inspection dots (formed by the

crimp dies) on the insulation sleeve verify

proper crimp cycle.

• Two (2) dots for red and blue crimp

pocket

• Three (3) dots for yellow crimp pocket.

1. With the handles in the closed position, (See

Figure 1), rotate the locator until the narrow slot

is centered between the crimp pockets (See

Figure 2). The locator will detent and “lock” in

this position. Squeeze the handles to open the

tool. With the back of the terminal tongue

turned toward the color dots, insert the terminal

in the proper crimp pocket (See Figure 1) so

that the tongue slides into the locator slot (See

Figure 3). Refer to product packaging for

selection of proper crimp pocket.

2. Hold the terminal against the locator and close

the handles until the barrel is held snugly in

place—do not deform the barrel.

3. Insert the stripped wire into the terminal until

the wire stops in the recessed slot in the

locator. Refer to product packaging for wire

strip length.

4. Crimp the terminal by closing the handles until

the controlled cycle mechanism releases.

Upon release, the handles will open automati-

cally and the crimped terminal can be removed.

INSULATED SPLICE AND FULLY

INSULATED DISCONNECT CRIMPING

INSTRUCTIONS

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1. With the handles in the open position, swing the locator out of the way (See Figure 4). The locator will detent and “lock”

in this position. For splices, insert the splice in the proper crimp pocket (See FIgure 1) so that the crimp is located on

the barrel of the splice (See Figure 5). For fully insulated disconnects, insert the disconnect in the proper crimp pocket

(See Figure 1) so that the crimp is located on the barrel of the disconnect (See Figure 6). Refer to product packaging

for selection of proper crimp pocket.

2. Close the handles until the barrel is held snugly in position—do not deform the barrel.

3. Insert the stripped wire into the barrel until the wire stops. Refer to product packaging for wire strip length. Crimp by

closing the handles until the controlled cycle mechanism releases. Upon release, the handles will open automatically

and the crimped splice or disconnect can be removed. After crimping, inspect that the crimp is centered on the

disconnect barrel in order to achieve optimal pullout performance.

4. For splices, remove the splice and repeat operation for crimping the other end of the splice.

Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6

Figure 7

© Panduit Corp. 2010

PA22151A04

Rev.: 03 8-2010

CT-1550

MADE IN GERMANY

22 - 14

12 - 10

22 - 14

12 - 10

Die Closure Alignment

(not a crimp pocket)

Locator

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

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EU Email: emeatoolservicecenter@panduit.com

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Tel: 888-506-5400, ext. 3255 • Fax: 630-759-7532

Panduit Europe • EMEA Service Center

Tel: 31 (0) 546 580 452 • Fax: 31 (0) 546 580 441

CRIMP POCKETS FOR

PanTerm INSULATED

terminals, disconnects,

splices and wire joints.

Refer to product

packaging for wire

range and proper crimp

pocket. Crimp pockets

are color coded to

match color of terminal

insulator, and identified

with applicable wire

range.

Cushioned Handle Grips

Manual release lever,

push forward in the

event that controlled

cycle mechanism must

be released.

Controlled cycle

mechanism prevents

tool from opening before

crimp cycle is

completed.

CT-1550

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

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CAUTION: Verify power is “OFF”

before working on wiring with this

tool. The cushioned grips are for

the user ’s comfort, and are not

intended to insulate against shock

while working on live electrical

circuits.

IN-SERVICE TOOLS - AFTER TOOLS HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE:

NEW TOOLS - BEFORE PLACING INTO SERVICE:

INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE

1. Twist the ends of the stripped wire together,

trim and set aside. Refer to product

packaging for wire strip length.

2. With the handles in the open position, swing

the locator out of the way (See Figure 4). The

locator will detent and “lock” in this position.

Insert the wire joint from the back (locator)

side of the crimp tool in the proper crimp

pocket (See Figure 1) so that the ribs of the

molded insulator (where applicable) are

positioned against the crimp die (See Figure

9). Refer to product packaging for selection of

proper crimp pocket.

3. Close the handles until the barrel is held

snugly in position—do not deform the barrel.

4. Insert the prepared wires into the wire joint.

Crimp the wire joint by closing the handles

until the controlled cycle mechanism releases.

Upon release, the handles will open automati-

cally and the crimped joint can be removed.

INSULATED WIRE JOINT CRIMPING

INSTRUCTIONS

VISUAL INSPECTION

1. Visually inspect the tool for missing or loose

pins, then close the tool and note the return

action of the handles.

2. Swing the locator out of the way (See Figure

4), and inspect the crimping dies for worn,

chipped or broken edges.

3. If parts are missing, defective or damaged,

contact your local Panduit Sales Office for

information on repair or replacement of tools.

TROUBLESHOOTING

DIE CLOSURE INSPECTION

PRELOAD FORCE INSPECTION

Die closure is measured by using pin gages (dimensions listed in Table 1).

1. Clean the crimping dies and gage member surfaces.

2. Close the tool handles until the crimping dies are bottomed and the controlled cycle mechanism releas-

es. Keep the handles closed together.

3. Using the appropriate gage member, attempt to insert the NO GO gage into the die opening. The NO

GO side may partially enter the die closure but must NOT pass completely through. Perform this test

for both crimp pockets.

4. Repeat Step 3 with the appropriate GO gage for both crimp pockets. The GO side must enter and pass

completely through the die closures.

5. If both gage conditions are met, the tool is dimensionally correct. If either condition fails, contact Panduit

Tool Division Tool Service, or Panduit EMEA Service Center for technical assistance.

1. Close the handles until the controlled cycle

mechanism is engaged but before the

mechanism releases.

2. Apply force to the handles 1-1/4" (32mm)

from the end of the handles, until the

controlled cycle release mechanism

releases. Record the reading using a force

gauge.

3. The force required to release the controlled

cycle release mechanism should be a

minimum of 15 pounds-force (67 N). If the

force required is less than 15 pounds-force

(67 N), contact Panduit Tool Division Tool

Service, or Panduit EMEA Service Center for

technical assistance.

Table 1

CT-1550 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 8

Figure 9

All Panduit crimping tools are calibrated and inspected before they are

shipped from the factory. All new tools should be inspected before being

used.

New tools are shipped, factory lubricated, in protective packaging. After

inspection, simply clean any excess oil from the crimping dies and place into

service.

When the tool is not in use, keep the handles closed to prevent objects from

becoming lodged in the crimping area. Store the tool in a clean, dry area.

It is recommended that each operator of the tool be made aware of - and

responsible for following these maintenance steps.:

In-service tools should be cleaned and inspected at least ONCE A MONTH.

To clean-wipe with a clean cloth.

In-service tools should be lubricated ONCE A WEEK, and after every clean-

ing. Lubricate all pins, pivots and bearing surfaces with DOW CORNING®

Molykote BR2 Plus. Do not use oil excessively.

Be sure to clean any excess oil from the crimping dies before using.

® Molykote BR2 Plus is the Registered Trademark of DOW CORNING

DIE CLOSURE GO / NO GO GAGE MEMBERS - TOOL NO. CT-1550

CRIMP POCKET “G” Dia. (GO) “NG” Dia. (NO GO)

22 - 14 0.101 0.109

12 - 10 0.147 0.155

1. With the handles in the closed position, (See Figure

1), rotate the locator until the wide slot is centered

between the crimp pockets (See Figure 7). The

locator will detent and “lock” in this position.

Squeeze the handles to open the tool. With the back

of the disconnect tongue turned toward the color

dots, insert the disconnect in the proper crimp

pocket (See FIgure 1) so that the tongue slides into

the locator slot (See Figure 8). Refer to product

packaging for selection of proper crimp pocket.

2. Hold the disconnect against the locator and close the

handles until the barrel is held snugly in place—do

not deform the barrel.

3. Insert the stripped wire into the disconnect. Refer to

product packaging for wire strip length. Crimp the

disconnect by closing the handles until the controlled

cycle mechanism releases. Upon release, the

handles will open automatically and the crimped

disconnect can be removed.

INSULATED DISCONNECT CRIMPING

INSTRUCTIONS

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