TM 9-2330-227-14&P
WIRE HARNESS REPAIR - CONTINUED
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
WARNING
Contact with live 110-volt electric wires could result in serious injury or death. Make
sure power source is disconnected before performing maintenance on the electrical
system.
NOTE
REPAIR BY SPLICING
Using diagonal cutting pliers, cut off
Wire (2)
1.
Harness (1)
damaged portion of wire (2).
New wire (3)
Using diagonal cutting pliers, cut new
2.
wire of same gage and type as wire being
replaced to desired length.
If necessary install connector on new
Wires (2) and (3)
Using wire stripper, strip insulation
3.
3/4-inch (19 mm) from the end of each
wire.
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent PD-680 is both toxic and flammable. Avoid prolonged breathing of
vapors, and avoid skin contact. Use only in well-ventilated area, and keep away from
open flame or excessive heat. Injury to personnel could occur.
NOTE
Make sure wire ends are clean before soldering. If necessary, clean with cleaning
solvent and stiff fiber brush. Solder must be non-acid type; use rosin flux. Wires
and soldering iron must be pre-tinned for good connection and maximum transfer of
heat. Clean all solder joints with an acid swabbing brush and alcohol after soldering to
get a bright, clean surface.
Wires (2) and (3)
Twist strands of each wire separately,
4.
and using soldering iron, tin strands.