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The
tools you need are:
• Life
Calk.
• Paper towels.
• 2 adjustable wrenches.
• Fine tooth hack saw blade.
• Loctite #242 Blue or #241 Blue or Loctite #277 Red
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1.
CUT THE WIRE
If
you are using a hacksaw, a new quality blade is highly recommended.
You
want the cut to be square without protruding wires.
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2.
UNRAVEL THE WIRE
Slide
the end over the wire and then unravel the outer strands (one
strand at a time) 2-3 inches exposing the center core and
slide the wedge over the center core.
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should look like this |
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3.
REPOSITION THE OUTER STRANDS
Twist
the wire so that it reforms around the wedge. Insure that
the strands protrude 1/8 inch (2-3mm) from the eye of the
wedge.
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4.
PUSH THE SOCKET OVER THE WIRE
Individual
wires should not over lap! Make sure the wires are evenly
arranged around the wedge.
Before you push make sure the strands are evenly spaced around
the wedge. Do not let a strand slip into the wedge slot of
the wedge.
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| 7x19 wedge |
1x19 wedge |
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Push the fitting towards the end of the wire while repositioning
the wire. |
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Important
Tip: Put
a couple of drops of Loctite on the starting threads when
first assembling the terminal. This Loctite will act as a
lubricant and will insure that the threads will not gall.
This Loctite will also insure that the terminal will not loosen
after the final assembly. The Loctite will not setup until
the terminal is closed as it is anaerobic. (Only sets up in
the absence of air.)
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5.
THE FORMING PROCESS
The
initial forming process begins when you begin screwing the
parts together.
Remember,
do not over tighten and, when you begin to bottom out...
Stop!
Unscrew the fitting and check to make sure
the wires are evenly formed around the wedge. The wires should
be evenly
arranged, not overlapping and the slot must not
have a trapped wire. If you see a wire inside the slot, pry
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The
wedge
must compress.
Consequently,
the slot must be clear for tightening.
If the wires have been cut squarely, the wire will form perfectly! |
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6.
THE FINAL ASSEMBLY
Fill the cavity of the terminal's body about ½ full of Boat
Life and place a few drops of the Loctite on the threads.
Reassemble the fitting and tighten to the point of bottoming
out.
Do not over tighten!
Over-tightening
will damage the threads and wire. Over-tightening may render
the terminal impossible to reuse at a latter date.
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RIGGER
NOTES
1.
The Loctite secures the fitting.
2. Wipe off any excess Loctite and Boat-Life and the project
is finished!
3. Some threads will remain visible. The fitting is designed
to accept a range of wires sizes with the use of an appropriate
wedge.
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