4. Checking crimping
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Check insulation crimp (8) and wire crimp (9) against following illustrations to ensure crimps are correctly located.
NOTE:
Illustration shows butt connectors and contact sleeves for fan connectors knocked on one side. The crimping procedure is identical here.
Correct crimping:
Visible conductor end (10).
Visible insulation end (11).
Incorrect crimping:
Conductor end (10) inserted too far.
Insulation end (11) in wire crimp.
If necessary, repeat crimping with a new contact.
Incorrect crimping:
Conductor end (10) not visible.
Insulation end (11) not visible.
If necessary, repeat crimping with a new contact.