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RUN ELECTRIC CABLES
STEP 8 - RUN HYDRAULIC LINES & ELECTRIC CABLES
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5. Align the keyed connectors and push together. Tighten blue rings until fully seated with
no gap between the connectors. Grip both ends of connector fi rmly by hand and tighten
(FIG. 55-1).
ALIGNING AND TIGHTENING CONNECTORS
FIG. 55-1
CONNECTORCONNECTOR NO GAP
6. Center heat shrink sleeving over connection and apply heat until sleeving is fully sealed
around the connectors.
7. Secure harness under trailer with plastic ties, as needed. Ensure cables exiting the
connectors are stress-relieved. Cables should exit connector with 1” of straight cable
before bending to maximum 1” radius (FIG. 55-2).
CAUTION
Bending connectors will result in damaged connectors. Tie connector housings to
cable bundle to prevent damage.
CORRECT CABLE ALIGNMENT
FIG. 55-2
INCORRECT CABLE ALIGNMENT
FIG. 55-3
CONNECTORS BENT
1”
CONNECTORS STRAIGHT
BLUE RING
NOTE: Go to next page for more
information about connecting
& disconnecting twist-lock
connectors.
1”
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