TM 9-2320-302-20
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS MAINTENANCE - CONTINUED
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COMMERCIAL CONNECTOR REPAIR - CONTINUED
b.
Installation. Metri-Pack 150 connectors are “pull-to-seat” design. The cable is pushed through seal and correct
cavity of connector before crimping terminal to cable. It should be stripped of insulation AFTER it is placed
through seal and connector body. Use the following instructions for terminal installation:
(1)
Position cable through seal and correct cavity of connector (Figure 1).
Figure 3. Inserting Wire in Connector.
(2)
Strip end of cable using wire strippers to leave 0.2 +/- 0.02 in (5.0 +/- 0.5 mm) of bare conductor.
(3)
Squeeze handles of crimping tool together firmly to cause jaws to automatically open.
(4)
Hold “wire side” facing you.
(5)
Push terminal holder to open position and insert terminal until wire attaching portion of terminal rests on
20-22 anvil. Be sure wire core wings and insulation wings of terminal are pointing toward upper jaw of
crimping tool (Figure 2).
Figure 4. Terminal and Crimping Tool Position.
