3M 7684-S-8 manual Install Lug or Connector

14.0Install Lug or Connector

14.1Check to insure 3M™ Cold Shrink QT-III Silicone Rubber Termination assembly fits over the selected lug or

connector. If lug or connector (Figure 23) will not fit through the termination core, clean the insulation (per Step 15.0) and slide termination on cable before installing lug or connector. DO NOT REMOVE CORE AT

THIS TIME.

Clearance

Connector/Lug

Figure 23

NOTE: Refer to pages 19-21 for 3M connector and lug crimping information.

NOTE: For Aluminum Conductors - Thoroughly wire brush conductor strands to remove aluminum oxide layer. Immediately insert conductor into lug or connector barrel as far as it will go.

14.2Position connector or lug and crimp according to manufacturer's directions. Remove excess oxide inhibitor and sharp crimp flashings following crimping.

15.0Clean Cable Insulation and Lug or Connector Barrel Using Standard Practice

15.1Wipe the cable insulation with one of the solvent saturated pads from the 3M™ Cable Cleaning Preparation Kit

CC-2.Do not allow solvent to touch semi-con insulation shield!

15.2If abrasive must be used:

a.Use on insulation only. Do not use abrasive on semi-con insulation shield!

b.Use only aluminum oxide abrasive; grit 120 or finer, included in the 3M™ Cable Cleaning Preparation Kit CC-2.

c.Be careful not to reduce the cable insulation diameter below that allowed by the kit.

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