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Do not
heat fibers
SCT
Do not reheat
this area
SCT
Adhesive will
flow from the
end of the tube
TT-FET-MC
TT-FET-MC
(2)
TT-FET-MC
SCT
(1)
TT-FET-MC
SCT
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• Finish shrinking the tube, starting at the end opposite
the connector.
• Do not apply heat directly to the rope.
• Heat the tubing end until adhesive melts and beads
on the rope.
• Inspect the exposed adhesive at the tubing/rope
interface. If a void is visible, use a glove or rag to
squeeze the tube slightly and fill the void with
molten adhesive.
• Keep heating the tubing section in the middle of tube
until fully recovered.
• Avoid reheating the already shrunk section on the
connector body.
• Proceed to the next step before the tube cools.
• While the tubing is still hot, place tubing in the smaller
opening of the crimp tool (1). Align opening with
SolderSleeve/cable area. Crimp SCT tubing to cool and
seal. Open and rotate crimp tool 90 degrees and crimp
again to ensure proper adherence to the cable.
• While the tubing is hot, align the large opening of the
crimp tool (2) over the roped portion of cable (with the
end of the tube halfway into the tool). Fully close
the tool.
• If the tubing has moved more than 1/8 inch (3 mm) off
the threaded connector, push the hot tubing back to the
original position while supporting assembly using
“holder” end termination. You may have to reheat the
tube. Hold the crimp tool in place while it cools the tube.
• Apply heat to tubing one last time to soften the creases
made by the crimp tool. Do not overheat.
• Remove the crimp tool and let the assembly
finish cooling.
• Allow the assembly to fully cool.
• Remove the end termination.
• For the pin connector, the spinner ring must turn freely.
If necessary, gently use pliers to break it free.
CAUTION: Burn Hazard. Do not get hot adhesive on
your bare skin. The hot adhesive will burn your
skin.