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Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower :VAS1978/14A

Fig 1: Hot Air Gun (VAS 1978/14)
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CAUTION:

When heat-shrinking crimp connections, be careful not to damage any other wiring, plastic parts or insulating material with the hot nozzle of the hot air gun.

Always observe operating instructions of heat gun.

The Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower :VAS1978/14A  is used together with the Wiring Harness Repair - Blower - Shrink Element :VAS1978/15A  to heat-shrink the crimp connectors. After crimping, crimp connections must be heat-shrunk using hot air gun to prevent moisture penetration.

The Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower :VAS1978/14A  is a component of the Wiring Harness Repair Set :VAS1978B  and its previous versions.

Fig 2: Heating Crimp Connection Using Hot Air Gun
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-- Insert the Wiring Harness Repair - Blower - Shrink Element :VAS1978/15A  on the Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower :VAS1978/14A  .

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging surrounding components.

  • When heat-shrinking crimp connections, be careful not to damage any other wiring, plastic parts or insulating material with the hot nozzle of the hot air blower.
  • Always observe operating instructions of heat gun.

-- Heat crimp connection using hot air gun lengthwise from center outward until it is sealed completely and adhesive comes out the ends.

Fig 3: Identifying Single Crimp Connection
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