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Apply heat-shrink tubing – Rockwell Automation 1786-TPST2T ControlNet IP67 Tap and Cable Assembly Kit Installation Instructions User Manual

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12 ControlNet IP67 Tap and Cable Assembly Kit Installation Instructions

Publication 1786-IN017B-EN-P - May 2004

11. Inspect the cable at the TNC connector end for any loose cable braids. Loose braids may

cause voids in the heat-shrink tubing.

12. Place the heat-shrink tubing with heat-active glue (provided in the IP67 Tap and Cable

Assembly Kit) over the TNC connector body and cable.

Apply Heat-shrink Tubing

1. Follow these guidelines when heating the tubing:

a. Place the tubing against the shoulder of the TNC connector.
b. Allow the heat gun to come to a temperature of between 110 and 160 degrees Celsius.
c. Hold the cable assembly approximately 2 inches away from the heat exhaust area of

the heat gun while shrinking the tubing.

d. Continuously rotate the cable assembly around the heat exhaust area of the heat gun.

The entire process should take about 4 minutes.

IMPORTANT

Use only the ACUM heat-shrink tubing provided in the kit. Do not
substitute other types of heat-shrink tubing. Substitutions may cause a
loss of the IP67 rating.

ATTENTION

Be careful when using heat guns. High temperatures can lead to burns,
risk of fire, or other property damage.

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Sometimes strands will be too long and
protrude out of the ferrule. Using the
Exacto blade, trim the excess length off
flush with the connector body.