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TM 10-3930-659-20
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HEAT SHRINKABLE TUBING.
Use heat shrinkable tubing (Item 39, Appendix C) to insulate soldered and crimped electrical connections as
follows:
(1)
Cut desired length of new heat shrinkable tubing twice the diameter of the connection to be covered.
(2)
Slide the heat shrinkable tubing onto the wire and out of the way before making electrical connection.
(3)
After making electrical connection, slide heat shrinkable tubing into place over electrical connection.
WARNING
DO NOT touch heat shrinkable tubing for at least 30 seconds after heating. Heat
shrinkable tubing Is hot and will burn you.
(4)
Hold heat gun (Item 19, Appendix F) 4-5 in. (10.2-12.7 cm) away from heat shrinkable tubing and
apply heat for approximately 30 seconds. Stop applying heat as soon as heat shrinkable tubing forms to the shape of the
electrical connection.
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ELECTRICAL GROUND POINTS.
Many electrical problems are the result of poor ground connections. You can ensure that ground connections are
good by performing the following steps:
WARNING
Although battery disconnect switch must be on and battery ground cable connected in
order to test electrical circuit voltage, turn off battery disconnect switch or disconnect
battery ground cable before performing resistance tests or replacing parts. This will
prevent shock to personnel, and damage to parts and equipment.
(1)
Remove hardware connecting ground cable terminal lug to ground point.
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective goggles
and gloves, and use only In a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and
clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open flame or excessive heat.
The solvent's flash point Is 100°F-138°F (380C-59°C). If you become dizzy while using
cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh air and medical help. If solvent contacts eyes,
Immediately wash your eyes and get medical aid.
(2)
Clean mounting hardware, ground cable terminal lugs, and ground point with dry cleaning solvent (Item
31, Appendix C) and scrub brush (Item 5, Appendix C).
(3)
Remove any rust with wire brush (Item 6, Appendix C) and crocus cloth (Item 8, Appendix C).
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