ChapTEr 1: prE-INSTallaTION
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3. Verify that the wires are
both seated completely
at the bottom of the
connector. Then, using
a 3M E9-Y crimping
tool, crimp down the
button on the connector.
The crimping tool can
be purchased from PTI
Security Systems. For
best results, crimp each
connector three times in different places around the edge of
the button. Verify that the button is evenly crimped all the way
around and that it does not pop back up on one side.
4. Wrap electrical tape around the splice and partway up the
wires to help seal and protect the connection. Place a wire tag
on the wires inside the junction box, identifying what the wire is
connected to at each end.
Splices should be
kept to a minimum or
eliminated completely from a site
whenever possible.
Any splices that must be done
should be made in an all-
weather electrical junction box
that is mounted above ground in
accordance with electrical code.
At every splice, pull
box, junction box, and
AI device connection, a ‘service
loop’ should be made. This is an
extra 1’ – 2’ of wire that is pulled
to allow for future maintenance
or correction of the splice or
connection. After the splice or
connection is made, the extra wire
is neatly coiled in the box or slid
back into the gooseneck or wall
behind the device.
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