Group 13, Wiring, Switches, and Instruments
SM 765, Nov ’06 General Electrical Service Tips • 13-2-3
Multiple cable and wire connections must be con-
nected as illustrated or electrical shorts and control
damage may result.
Multiple Connections
Terminal Barrels
Must Face Opposite
Each Other
Barrel
Buss Bar
Assemble
Back to Front
Barrel
Connector Plugs and Receptacles are permanently
labeled with the proper PL (Plug) and SO (Socket/
Receptacle) number for easy identification. Match the
plug number with the appropriate receptacle number
before making a connection. If you do not, electrical
shorts and possible damage to the equipment may result.
i.e., Plug #PL-6 plugs into pin socket #SO-6, etc.
Example of Pin Lock Plug and Socket
Pin Lock (Arrows must point in direction shown.)
Pin(s)
PL-6 Plug
SO-6 Socket
There is a moisture-resistant seal at each wireend of
the connector and between the plug and socket.
Check seals for damage that would make them unfit
for furtherservice (cuts, etc.). Make certain the end
seals are seated flush with the end of the connector
housing. Make certain the plug and socket
latchtightly to each other.
Seals and Latch
Plug
Seal(s)
Latch
Socket
Firmly push plug into socket until
latch "clicks" locking the two components
together.
End seals
must be firmly
seated within
the assembly
housing.
Retainer plates snap into place to secure the pins and
their sockets.
Check the plates and seal for damage and secure
mounting.
Retainer Plates
e)
Latch
Plug
Rubber Seal
Retainer Plates
Socket
Pin
Retainer Plates