Slide Connector
assembly over cable shown. (When using Messengered/Siamese cable:
Rib must be removed flush with cable jacket before connector installation,
this will insure proper installation and sealing.
Figure 1
2.
Prepare
cable using LRC #CST596 or #IT1000 tool as follows:
IT1000
tool: depress slide, then insert the cable up to cable stop. Grip
cable close tool and rotate tool approx. 1 to 3 full turns or until
tool moves freely. Pull tool off cable, removing jacket prep and
dielectric from center conductor.
Figure 2
CST596 tool:
open tool by squeezing the handles, then insert the cable up to the
cable stop. Grip cable close to tool and rotate tool approx. 8 to
12 full turns or until tool moves freely. Pull tool off cable, removing
jacket prep and dielectric from center conductor.
Figure 3
3.
Cable ends should
be prepared as shown.
4.
If using single
braid cables, fold the braid over the jacket. If using double braid
cables, fold the outer braid over the jacket. Score and remove foil
(if applicable). Fold the inner braid over the jacket.
Figure 4
5.
Twist connector
to remove from plastic sleeve. (plastic ring may stay attached between
connector collar and nut).
Place connector over cable end until cable dielectric is flush with
end of post. Push plastic sleeve into connector.
Figure 5
6.
Finish the connector
to cable installation using LRC #SNSUT or #IT1000 installation tool.
Figure 6
Using IT1000
tool: place connector assembly inside tool as shown. Squeeze handle
until the plastic sleeve snaps into the connector.
Figure 7
The
plastic sleeve is in proper position when the connector is compressed
to the indicator line scribed on the tool. A white indicator will
also be visible thru the tool "sight hole".
Using SNSUT
tool: align top of tool with the connector "U Groove",
and push the connector and cable into the tool as shown. The cable
should be held in place by the bottom of the tool, and the plastic
sleeve should be seated into the "Clip Pocket".
Figure 8
6.
Squeeze the handles
together until the plastic sleeve snaps into place.
Seal the connector to the port using LRC's Nut Seal or Thread Protectors.
