Wiring Instructions; Proper Wire Connections - FloTech FT208 Mode D'emploi

FloTech Programmable CheckMate Retain / Overfill Monitor

Wiring Instructions

Proper Wire Connections

Please read this section of the manual before attempting to wire the
FloTech FT208 Monitor. This section recommends some
„guidelines‟ for installing the system wiring that, when done
properly, will insure a long, trouble free service life for your
equipment.
CABLE STRIPPING
FloTech recommends using FT404 eleven conductor cable to wire
the Onboard Monitor System for up to 8 compartment systems.
When stripping the rubber jacket from the cable, FloTech
recommends using the FT9023 or equivalent Cable Stripper. This
stripper has an adjustable cutting blade depth setting. The depth
should be set to only cut through one-half to two-thirds of the outer
jacket thickness. This will insure that the insulation on the inner
conductors is not nicked. Any nicks or cuts in the wire insulation
can, over time, degrade the quality of the wire and lead to
intermittent or total failure.
CAUTION: Razor Knifes Will Cut The Inside Wire Insulation
BUTT SPLICE CONNECTIONS
FloTech recommends using the FT9022 or equivalent Crimp Tool
for securing the Butt Splice connections. Follow this process to
secure each connection:
1. Follow the Cable Stripping instructions in the previous
paragraph to expose the individual conductors of the wire.
2. Strip the insulation back on each conductor approximately
½ inch. Take care not to cut off any strands of wire. If too
many strands were accidentally cut off, cut the wires flush
with the insulation and strip again.
3. Hold the two wires to be connected together by the
insulation. Tightly twist the bare wires together. This
insures a good electrical connection.
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