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Mounting the connector
6 Assembly
Instruction book, Mounting and maintenance
Inspection for proper crimping
A proper crimp will have the following characteristics:
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The conductor will be tightly held with no loose strands outside of the electrical
connection.
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The insulator will be tightly held but not cut or pierced by the mechanical connec-
tion. If a seal is installed, the seal will be tightly held but not cut or damaged.
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The pin will be aligned with the wire; not bent up, down or to the side.
The pin must be aligned.
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The conductor will be visible on both sides of the electrical connection.
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1 mm max. of the insulator will be visible past the mechanical connection.
Good crimp example with terminology.
Good
Bend up
Bend down
Good
Bend right
Bend left
Electrical
connection
Conductor
Strands
Silicone seal
Mechanical
connection
Locking tab
Insulator
