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408-3128

2

 of 3

Rev 

D

Refer to 408-10267, included with the tool, for

instructions on how to use the tool.

 

It is

recommended not to use any other crimping 

method.

a. Crimp one end of the splice connector onto

one end of the cable.

b. Crimp the other end of the splice connector

onto the other end of the cable.

c. Position and crimp the remaining splice

connectors following the crimping order shown

in Figure 3.

6. After crimping all of the splice connectors,

install Cable Insulator 556411-1 over all of the

splice connectors. Refer to 408-3218.

Cable Insulator 556411-1 (available separately) is 

required for all splice connectors. 

Figure 3

3.2. Tap Connector

1. Align the tap cable perpendicular to the main

run cable with a 3.18-mm [.125-in.] gap between

the cables. Fold back the top blue vinyl shield of

the tap cable. Cut and separate the top blue vinyl

only (approximately 457.2 mm [18 in.]). See

Figure 4. DO NOT cut the bottom blue vinyl

shield.

2. Carefully separate the main conductors and

tap conductors along the perforations for a length

of 152.4 mm [6.0 in.].

3. Ensure that the cable is clean by wiping it with

a dry, clean, soft cloth.

Figure 4

4. Position a tap connector around the

appropriate conductor on each cable starting with

position 1 of the crimping order shown in

Figure 5. Then, using Hand Tool 91392-1, crimp

the connectors as follows.

Refer to 408-10267, included with the tool, for 

instructions on how to use the tool.

 

It is 

recommended not to use any other crimping 

method.

a. Remove the cover paper from the tap

connector to expose the adhesive film.

b. Slide the tap connector around the

appropriate conductors.

c. With both cables lying flat on the floor, press

the tap connector firmly against the cable to

affix the adhesive.

d. Crimp one end of the tap connector onto one

end of the cable.

e. Crimp the other end of the tap connector

onto the other end of the cable.

f. Position and crimp the remaining tap

connectors following the crimping order shown

in Figure 5.

5. After crimping all of the tap connectors, install

Cable Insulator 556411-1 over all of the tap

connectors. Refer to 408-3218.

Cable Insulator 556411-1 (available separately) is 

required for all tap connectors.

!

CAUTION

NOTE

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1

2

3

4

5

Crimping Order for Splice Connectors

3

1

2

5-Conductor Cable

3-Conductor Cable

3.18-mm 

[.125-in.] 

Gap

Main Run Cable

Cut and Separate Top Blue Vinyl Shield 

457.2 mm [18 in.] 

 (DO NOT Remove)

Tap 

Cable

Fold Back 

152.4 mm 

[6.0 in.]

Top Blue 

Vinyl 

Shield

!

CAUTION

NOTE

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Installing Tap Connector to Undercarpet Power Cable

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