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TM 5-2420-222-34
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HEAT SHRINK TUBING (Con’t).
(3)
After making electrical connection, slide tubing Into place over It.
WARNING
Do not touch heat shrink tubing for at least 30 seconds after heating. Tubing Is hot
and can burn you.
(4)
Hold heat gun 4-5 in. (10.2-12.7 cm) away from tubing and apply heat for about 30 seconds. Stop
applying heat as soon as tubing forms to shape of connection.
1-21.
WIRE TERMINAL LUG AND CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT.
WARNING
Although battery disconnect switch must be on and battery ground cable
connected to test electrical circuit voltage, turn off battery disconnect switch or
disconnect battery ground cable before doing resistance tests or replacing parts.
This will prevent electrical shock and damage to parts and equipment.
a.
Cut off damaged terminal lug or connector with diagonal-cutting pliers.
b.
Slide new length of heat shrink tubing (Item 41, Appendix B) over wire if necessary.
c.
Using wire stripper, strip enough insulation from wire to allow bare wire to go all the way into hole in terminal
lug or connector.
d.
Select proper terminal lug or connector for wire size and terminal stud or other mating connector.
e.
Insert bare end of wire all the way into terminal lug or connector.
f.
Crimp or solder terminal lug or connector to wire. Ensure that connection is tight.
g.
If heat shrink tubing (Item 41, Appendix B) is used, slide tubing over connection and shrink in place (see
paragraph 1-20).
1-22.
WIRE REPLACEMENT.
WARNING
Although battery disconnect switch must be on and battery ground cable
connected to test electrical circuit voltage, turn off battery disconnect switch or
disconnect battery ground cable before doing resistance tests or replacing parts.
This will prevent electrical shock and damage to parts and equipment.
a.
If terminal lugs or connectors of wire to be replaced are covered with heat shrink tubing, cut off tubing using
knife.
b.
If solder type terminal lug is in good condition, it can be unsoldered and reused.
c.
Unsolder wires from soldered splices and terminal connections.
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