TM 5-2410-240-23-3
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HEAT-SHRINKABLE TUBING (ELECTRICAL INSULATING SLEEVING)
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Use heat-shrinkable tubing to insulate soldered and crimped electrical connections.
a. Cut length of new heat-shrinkable tubing twice as long as connection to be covered.
b. Slide tubing onto wire and out of the way before making electrical connection.
c.
After making electrical connection, slide tubing into place over electrical connection.
WARN I N G
Do not touch heat-shrinkable tubing for at least 30 seconds after heating. Tubing is hot
and will cause burns.
d. Use a heat source to apply heat to tubing for approximately 30 seconds, until tubing forms to shape of
electrical connection.
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RING TERMINAL REPAIR
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1. Remove ring terminal (Figure 2, Item 6) from wire (Figure 2, Item 2) by cutting through wire just behind heat-
shrinkable tubing (Figure 2, Item 1).
2. Cut tubing (Figure 2, Item 1) to length sufficient to cover tabs (Figure 2, Items 4 and 5) of ring terminal
(Figure 2, Item 6) and 1/4 in. (6 mm) of wire (Figure 2, Item 2).
3. Slide tubing (Figure 2, Item 1) back on wire (Figure 2, Item 2).
4. Using wire stripping tool, strip insulation from wire (Figure 2, Item 2) to expose proper length of metal strands
(Figure 2, Item 3).
5. Using crimping tool, securely crimp tabs (Figure 2, Item 5) of ring terminal (Figure 2, Item 6) over metal strands
(Figure 2, Item 3).
6. Using crimping tool, crimp tabs (Figure 2, Item 4) of ring terminal (Figure 2, Item 6) over insulation of wire
(Figure 2, Item 2).
7. Slide tubing (Figure 2, Item 1) over tabs (Figure 2, Items 4 and 5) of ring terminal (Figure 2, Item 6).
8. Use a heat source to apply heat to tubing (Figure 2, Item 1) until tubing snugly conforms to ring terminal
(Figure 2, Item 6) and insulation of wire (Figure 2, Item 2).
Figure 2. Ring Terminal Repair.
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