TM 5-3805-292-23
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SPLICING WIRES
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N OT E
The use of high-quality splice connectors is essential to ensure optimum electrical
integrity. Use the type and size connector best suited to the application.
1. Inspect each end of wire (Figure 1, Item 1). Trim insulation and metal strands (Figure 1, Item 2) of wire back, as
necessary, to ensure integrity of wire.
2. Using wire stripping tool, strip each end of wire (Figure 1, Item 1) to expose length of metal strands (Figure 1,
Item 2) suitable for size of splice connector (Figure 1, Item 3).
3. Insert metal strands (Figure 1, Item 2) of each wire (Figure 1, Item 1) fully into splice connector (Figure 1, Item
3).
4. Securely crimp splice connector (Figure 1, Item 3) to metal strands (Figure 1, Item 2) and to insulation of wire
(Figure 1, Item 1).
Figure 1. Splicing Wires.
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HEAT-SHRINKABLE TUBING (ELECTRICAL INSULATING SLEEVING)
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Use heat-shrinkable tubing to insulate soldered and crimped electrical connections.
a. Cut length of new heat-shrinkable tubing twice as long as connection to be covered.
b. Slide heat-shrinkable tubing onto wire and out of the way before making electrical connection.
c.
After making electrical connection, slide heat-shrinkable tubing into place over electrical connection.
WARN I N G
Do not touch heat-shrinkable tubing for at least 30 seconds after heating. Heat-shrinkable
tubing is hot and will cause burns.
d. Use a heat gun to apply heat to heat-shrinkable tubing and apply heat for approximately 30 seconds, until
tubing forms to shape of electrical connection.
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