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2. Trim the ends of both of the cables to be joined as

shown. Note that if either cable has solder on the

cables this section should be cut off so that the bare

wires are exposed.

3. Ensure that the cables to be joined are clean and dry

in the area around the proposed joint. If the cable

isn't clean, it may be possible to trim the cable until

a clean area is reached. Otherwise, the cable can be

lightly rubbed with sandpaper to remove concrete

residues etc.

Heat-shrink Tube

Figure 7. Apply Heat-shrink Tube

4. Slide the heat-shrink tube onto the longest cable

and well away from the joint. This tube has to be

kept clear of the solder splices when they are being

heated. See Figure 7.

5. Fit one of the solder splices to each of the two wires

of the old cable. See Figure 8.

Figure 8. Fit Solder Splice to Wire Ends

6. Slide the wires from the new cable into the solder

splices and position each splice so that the silver

coloured solder ball is positioned over where the two

(2) wires join. See Figure 9.

Figure 9. Proper and Improper Solder Ball Positions

7. Using a heat gun on Medium to High heat, gently

heat the centre of the solder splices until the solder

ball melts and runs into the wire. Take care to only

heat around the solder ball as excess heat can

damage the cable. Check that the red seals next to

the solder balls have also melted. See Figure 10.

5mm

20mm

Solder Splice

Figure 10. Heating Solder Splices

8. Slide the heat-shrink tube over the joint, ensuring

that the heat-shrink tube covers each end of the joint

evenly and start to heat the tubing from the centre

outwards. Continue to heat the centre until the tube

starts to decrease in size.

9. Continue heating the heat-shrink tube towards the

ends but be CAREFUL not to heat the cables directly

as they can be DAMAGED. See Figure 11.

Heat-shrink Tube

Figure 11. Proper Heat-shrink Tube Application

10. Once the heat-shrink tube has shrunk completely the

glue from inside of it should be visible on the ends.

See Figure 12.

Glue

Figure 12. Completed Heat-shrink Tube Application

11. Leave the completed joint to COOL for five (5)

minutes to ensure that the glue seal isn't damaged.

Once cooled, momentarily power the light to confirm

that the connection is sound.

ENGLISH

Heat Gun

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