Information
114- 10000
Rev V2 of 11
2.2. Customer Assistance
Reference Product Base Part Number 66504 and Product Code 5899 are representative numbers of HD--20
Precision Formed Contacts. Use of these numbers will identify the product line and expedite your inquiries
through a service network established to help you obtain product and tooling information. Such information can
be obtained through a TE Representative or, after purchase, by calling Product Information at the number at
the bottom of page 1.
2.3. Drawings
Customer Drawings for each product part number are available from the service network. The information
contained in Customer Drawings takes priority if there is a conflict with this specification or with any technical
documentation supplied by TE.
2.4. Manuals
Manual 402--40 is available from the service network. This manual provides information on various flux types
and characteristics along with the commercial designation and flux removal procedures. A checklist is included
in the manual as a guide for information on soldering problems.
2.5. Instructional Material
The following list includes available instruction sheets (408--series) that provide assembly procedures for
product, operation, maintenance and repair of tooling, as well as setup and operation procedures of
applicators; and customer manuals (409--series) that provides setup, operation, and maintenance of machines.
Document Number
Document Title
408--3295 Preparing Reel of Contacts for Application Tooling
408--7424 Checking Terminal Crimp Height Gaging Die Closure
408--7799 AMPLIMITE* Solder Pot Contacts (66569--3 and 66570--3)
408--8040 HD Quick--Change Applicators (Side--Feed T ype) with Mechanical Feed System
408--8547 CERTI--CRIMP* II Straight Action Hand Tools
408--9404 Insertion/Extraction Tool 91285--1 and Replacement Tip Kits 543382--[ ]
408--9816 Handling of Reeled Products
409--5128 Basic AMP--O--LECTRIC* Model “K” Terminating Machine 565435--5
409--5842 AMP--O--LECTRIC Model “G” Terminating Machine 354500--[ ]
409--5852 AMPOMATOR* CLS Model III--G Lead--Making Machine 122500--[ ]
409--10012 AMP--O--MATIC* Side--Feed Stripper--Crimper III Machine No. 1320895--[ ]
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Storage
A. Reeled Contacts
When using reeled contacts, store coil wound reels horizontally and traverse wound reels vertically.
B. Shelf Li fe
The contacts should remain in the shipping containers until ready for use to prevent deformation to the
contacts and/or damage to the housings. The products should be used on a first in, first out basis to avoid
storage contamination that could adversely affect signal transmissions.
C. Chemical Exposure
Do not store contacts near any chemicals listed below, as they may cause stress corrosion cracking in the
components.
Alkalies Ammonia Citrates Phosphates Citrates Sulfur Compounds
Amines Carbonates Nitrites Sulfur Nitrites Tartrates
3.2. Wire Size and Preparation
The contacts will accept a wire size range of 28 to 18 AWG and may be terminated to either stranded or solid
wire.
Figure 2 lists insulation stripping lengths as determined by the contact wire size range used. Also listed are
acceptable wire insulation outside diameters for the contacts, and color codes used to easily identify
loose--piece contacts.