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(b) Neutral line - white wire connects to pin/socket marked B.
(c) Ground line - green wire connects to pin/socket marked C.
b. Keyway and Pin Positions.
The key and pins of the plug connectors
(male) and the keyways and sockets of the receptacle connectors (female) must
be properly positioned to ensure a correct phase match. Refer to the following
to determine the proper position when you assemble a connector.
(1) For
(2) For
(3) For
(4) For
100- and 200-amp, 8-wire connectors, see Figure 5-1.
40/60-amp, 5-wire connectors, see Figure 5-2.
60-amp, 4-wire connectors, see Figure 5-3.
20-amp, 3-wire connectors, see Figure 5-4.
c.
Connector Crimping Tools.
The cable and wall mount connectors have
pins (male) or sockets (female) that attach to the wires with a four-indent
crimp.
Table 5-2 identifies which tools to use to crimp each type and size of
connector.
Table 5-3 lists the various insert, removal, locator, and crimp
tools you need (also refer to TM 9-6150-226-23P).
d.
Removal of Cable Insulation.
When installing electrical connectors
to cable ends, cut and remove cable jacket and insulation as follows:
NOTE
The following cut of the outer cable jacket must
be made so that each of the eight conductors
extends 4 ± 1/16 inches (102 ± 1.6 mm) from the
jacket cut.
If a conductor is out of tolerance,
the 200-amp connector cannot be assembled.
(1) 200-Amp, 8-Wire, Cables.
(a) Carefully cut and remove 4 inches (102 mm) of outer cable
jacket from end of cable.
(b) Carefully cut and remove 7/8 inch (22 mm) of conductor
insulation from end of each conductor.
(c) Attach electrical connector to cable end.
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