DDEC VI ELECTRONIC CONTROLS APPLICATION AND INSTALLATION
Criteria: Splicing Straight Leads
No more than one strand in a 16 strand wire may be cut or missing.
The recommended method to splice straight leads follows:
1. Locate broken wire.
2. Remove insulation as required; be sure exposed wire is clean and not corroded.
3. Insert one wire into the splice clip until it butts against the clip. Stop and crimp (see
Figure 3-22, A).
4. Insert the other wire into the splice clip until it butts against the clip stop (see Figure
3-22, B).
NOTICE:
Any terminal that is cracked or ruptured is unacceptable as
malfunctions may occur.
5. Visually inspect the splice clip for cracks, rupture, or other crimping damage. Remove and
replace damaged clips before proceeding.
6. Pull on wire to ensure the splice integrity. The criteria listed in Table 3-96 must be met.
Wire Gage
Must Withstand Applied Load
14 AWG
45 lb (200 N)
16 AWG
27 lb (120 N)
18 AWG
20 lb (90 N)
Table 3-96
Applied Load Criteria for Terminals
7. Shrink the splice clip insulative casing with a heat gun to seal the splice (see Figure
3-22, C).
NOTICE:
Splices may not be closer than 12 in. (.3 m) apart to avoid
degradation in circuit performance. Replace wire to avoid having
splices closer than 12 in. (.3 m) apart.
8. Loop the lead back over the spliced joint and tape. See Figure 3-21.
All information subject to change without notice.
(Rev. 01/07)
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