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3.5 Wrap two highly stretched half-lapped layers of electrical grade vinyl tape around Scotch
®
Mastic Strip 2230,
constant force spring and exposed tape shield (Figure 5).
NOTE: Take care not to cover exposed semi-con insulation shield. A minimum of 1" (25 mm) must be exposed.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR CLOTH OR PAPER SEMI-CON INSULATION SHIELD
In cables with cloth or paper semi-conductive shields, it is recommended the shield be over wrapped with one half-
lapped layer of highly stretched semi-conductive rubber tape, such as Scotch
®
Electrical Semi-Conducting Tape 13.
Semi-Con
Constant Force Spring
Two Half-Lapped Layers of Electrical Grade Vinyl Tape
Tape Shield
Scotch® Mastic Strip 2230
Vinyl Tape Marker
Figure 5
4.0 Install Lug or Connector
Important Packaging Notice
In order to make sure that you receive an undamaged termination, this 3M™ Cold Shrink QT-III Termination is packed
with a RED SHIPPING CORE inside of the white core. Please remove the red shipping core BEFORE you install the
termination. This shipping core can be recycled with other polypropylene waste.
4.1 Check to insure 3M
™
Cold Shrink QT-lll Silicone Rubber Termination assembly fits over the selected lug or
connector. If lug or connector. (Figure 6) will not fit through the termination core, clean the insulation (per Step 5.0)
and slide termination on cable before installing lug or connector. DO NOT REMOVE CORE AT THIS TIME.
Clearance
Connector/Lug
Figure 6
NOTE: Refer to pages 17 – 19 for 3M Connector and Lug crimping information.
NOTE: For Aluminum Conductors - Thoroughly wire brush conductor strands to remove aluminum oxide layer. Insert
conductor into lug or connector and then remove conductor. This will transfer some of the antioxidant compound onto
the conductor. Wire brush the anti-oxidant paste into the strands. Immediately insert conductor into lug or connector
barrel as far as it will go.
NOTE: Die/crimper head rotation between consecutive crimps is RECOMMENDED.
4.2 Position connector or lug and crimp according to manufacturer's directions. Remove excess oxide inhibitor and sharp
crimp flashings following crimping.
5.0 Clean Cable Insulation and Lug or Connector Barrel Using Standard Practice
5.1 Wipe the cable insulation with one of the solvent saturated pads from the 3M
™
Cable Cleaning Preparation Kit CC-2.
DO NOT ALLOW SOLVENT TO TOUCH SEMI-CON INSULATION SHIELD!
5.2 If abrasive must be used:
a. Use on insulation only. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE ON SEMI-CON INSULATION SHIELD!
b. Use only aluminum oxide abrasive; grit 120 or finer, included in 3M Cable Cleaning Preparation Kit CC-2.
c. Be careful not to reduce the cable insulation diameter below that allowed by the kit.