SIDESHIFT INSTALLATION GUIDE
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How To Install Compression Terminals
STEP 1:
STRIP 1” (2.5 CM) OF INSULATION FROM EACH END OF
CABLES
NOTE:
Take care when stripping insulation to avoid damaging conductor. If
some strands are removed the compression terminal will not make a
good connection possibly resulting in performance reduction, a fire
hazard or the cable pulling out of the compression terminal.
STEP 2:
CHOOSE A COMPRESSION TERMINAL TO MATCH THE
CABLE GAUGE
STEP 3:
LOOSEN COMPRESSION TERMINAL NUT
STEP 4:
PASS EXPOSED CONDUCTOR THROUGH NUT
STEP 5:
TIGHTEN NUT WITH WRENCH
You will feel the resistance increase a bit as you tighten the nut, then
become stiff, at which point the nut is sufficiently tight. Give the terminal
a tug to make sure it is solidly attached to the cable.
STEP 6:
INSTALL HEAT SHRINK TUBE
Slide shrink tube up the cable so that it covers the shaft of the terminal and the
insulation of the cable.
Apply even heat to the shrink tube using heat gun until it makes a solid seal around
the cable and terminal.
