(d) Crimp the splice.
(14) Put two layers of insulation tape on the splice assembly.
(a) Tightly wind the first layer of tape on the splice assembly.
Make sure that the layer:
• Starts 0.6 inch minimum farther than the end of the splice on the side with one wire
• Stops at the rear end of the layers of tape on the two wires on the other end of the
splice assembly
• Makes a 50 percent overlap.
(b) Tightly wind the second layer of tape on the splice assembly in the opposite direction of the
first layer.
Make sure that the layer:
• Starts where the first layer stops
• Stops where the first layer starts
• Makes a 50 percent overlap.
(15) Align the center of the sleeve with the center of the butt splice.
(16) Shrink the sleeve into position. Refer to Subject 20-10-14.
POSITION OF THE WIRE IN THE BUTT SPLICE WITH THE WIRE INSULATION IN THE INSULATION GRIP
Figure 109
POSITION OF THE WIRE IN THE BUTT SPLICE WITH THE WIRE INSULATION OUT OF THE INSULATION
GRIP
Figure 110
ASSEMBLY OF SPLICES
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