176 Appendix E
Caring for Connectors
Making Connections
NOTE Never disconnect connectors by twisting one connector or device out of
the other as one might remove a screw or a light bulb. This is extremely
harmful and connector damage can occur whenever the device body
rather than the nut alone is being turned.
If the connection is between sexed connectors, pull the connectors
straight apart and be especially careful not to twist the body of any
device as you do so. Twisting the connection can damage the connector by
damaging the center conductors or the interior component parts to which
the connectors themselves are attached. It can also scrape the plating
from the male contact pin or even (in rare instances) unscrew the male or
female contact pin slightly from its interior mounting, bringing it out of
specification (this can also occur if the female contact fingers are
unusually tight).
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