3M Fiber Optic Connector Crimp Tool Installing the Dies in the Base Tool, Die Cavity Application

The universal 3M brand Fiber Optic Connector Crimp Tool is designed to be used with all 3M field-mountable connectors. The package contains three sets of crimping dies. Each set of dies is designed for different connectors and their marking and application are shown in the following table.

Die	Cavity	Application
Marking	Marking
BC/ST	.151	ST* (BAYONET), FC-1, BICONIC
	.178	TECS (SMA) 200/230
	.213	PROTECTIVE COVER-8500
SC		SPLICE
		SC and FC-3
	.120	2.4mm CABLE CRIMP RING
	.137	3.0mm CABLE CRIMP RING
	.190	KEVLAR CRIMP AREA
PPST		ST ( PUSH PULL)
	.120	2.4mm CABLE CRIMP RING
	.137	3.0mm CABLE CRIMP RING
	.226	KEVLAR CRIMP AREA

Installing the Dies in the Base Tool

1.Select the appropriate set of dies as identified in the table above.

2.Squeeze and release the handles of the crimp tool to open the jaws.

3.Insert the dies into the jaws with the deep half of the

round dies into the movable jaw. Match the shallow

half with corresponding cavities before inserting.

4.Retain the dies loosely with the thumb screws.

5.Close the jaws completely to exactly align the dies. Then secure them in place by tightening the thumb screws.

6.Follow mounting procedures outlined in the appropriate connector instruction manual. See listing at right.

"ST*" is a trademark of AT&T

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Movable	Thumb Screws			Lift For Emergency
Jaw	(To secure dies)			Ratchet Release
CONNECTOR				INSTRUCTION
STYLE		MANUAL NUMBER
BICONIC**				78-6900-1917-5
SC/FC-3				34-7033-9144-0
ST* (BAYONET) and FC-1				78-6900-1806-0
ST* (PUSH PULL) EPOXY ADHESIVE			78-8073-7530-4
ST* (PUSH PULL) HOT MELT ADHESIVE 78-8073-7529-6
ST* (BAYONET) HOT MELT ADHESIVE				80-6106-2571-9
	(Crimp Tool Not
TECS (SMA)		Required)
				34-7031-4262-9

**To prevent deformation of the Biconic housing, insert the connector from the non- recessed side of the die.

Note: The crimp rings for the ST Push Pull Connector have been improved over the ones used in the manuals listed above. To obtain a new die to fit previous ST Push Pull crimp tools, please call customer service.

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