Locate cable in the cable terminal

Fig 1: Identifying Cable End Inserted In Cable Terminal

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The cable terminal should be in the crimp tool as described in Place the cable terminal in the tool .

• Insert the cable end in the cable terminal.

Fig 2: Core Wings & Insulation Wings

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The stripped section of copper conductor is located in the core wings (1  ) and the insulated cable section in the insulation wings (2  ).

If a seal is required on the cable it should be located as shown below.

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Area Fit In Cable Terminal

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If the cable area is to small for the cable terminal 

Always select a cable terminal intended for the cable area of the cable.

If on the other hand the correct cable terminal for the cable area is not available and only one cable terminal is available and it is for a larger cable area than is required:

• Strip the cable to double the normal stripping length and bend it double. In this way the conductor will make a tight and reliable connection in the terminal crimping operation.

Fig 4: Identifying Two Cables Crimped In One Cable Terminal

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Two cables crimped in one cable terminal 

Always use a cable terminal that is large enough to take both the cables.

• Insert the cables one on top of the other

If the cables are of different areas always insert the larger cable on top.