MFJ-4402 Mobile Transceiver Protector
Instruction Manual
© 2012 MFJ Enterprises, Inc.
7
Powerpole
®
Connector Assembly
First, slide two connector housings together to match the configuration of the
corresponding connectors on your MFJ-4402. It’s easier to do this now rather
than after the wired terminals have been inserted in the housings.
You can install the
Powerpole
®
connectors on your wires by either soldering or
crimping, as long as you make sure you have good, solid connections. Wires
smaller than #12 gauge will
not
allow for crimping, and must be soldered to the
terminals.
To crimp, first strip the wire, making sure not to damage the wire strands. Insert
the wire into the terminal and crimp.
Be careful not to deform or squash the
terminal body
. If you do, crimp again to return it to its original shape. Otherwise,
the terminal may not fit inside the housing. Be sure that you have a good firm
connection to reduce resistance.
If you solder wires to the terminals, tin them lightly first. When soldering, flow
solder only into the hole in which the wire is inserted. Be careful not to get any
solder around the outer body of the terminal.
Then insert the flanged end of
the terminal into the contact housing through
the open, square end of the housing (Figs.
3, 4 and 5). The terminal will snap into place when correctly oriented.
Internal view of two
Powerpoles
®
connected.
(Anderson Power drawings; www.andersonpower.com)
Fig 3
:
Correct orientation of
terminal and housing.
Fig 4
: Using an insertion tool
to snap terminal in place. A
very
small,
flat-blade
screwdriver will work.
Fig 5
: Assembled terminal
and housing.
