INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SNS59 SNS59HEC SNS59HECID SNS59QS SNS6 SNS6QS SNS6PLA ® Snap-N-Seal “F” Male, Environmentally Sealed Connectors 1. Slide connector assembly over cable (see Figure 1). (When using Messengered/Siamese cable: Rib must be removed flush with cable jacket before connector installation, this will insure proper installation and FIGURE 1 sealing). SLIDE 2. Prepare cable using LRC #CST596 or #IT1000 tool as follows: CABLE STOP Cut the cable end off square before starting the cable preparation. (A) IT1000 tool: depress slide, then insert the cable up to cable stop. Grip cable close to tool and rotate tool approx. 1 to 3 full turns or until tool moves freely. Pull tool off cable, removing jacket and dielectric from center conductor (see Figure 2). FIGURE 2 (B) CST596 tool: open tool by squeezing the handles, then insert the cable up to the cable stop. Grip cable close to tool and rotate tool approx. 8 to 12 full turns or until tool moves freely. Pull tool off cable, removing jacket and dielectric from center conductor (see Figure 3). 3. Cable end should be prepared as shown (see Figure 4). ROTATE TOOL 4. If using single braid cables, fold the braid over the jacket CABLE STOP (see Figure 5). FIGURE 3 If using double braid cables, fold the outer braid over the 1/4” jacket. Score and remove foil (if applicable). Fold the inner braid over the jacket (see Figure 5). 1/4” FIGURE 4 FOLD BRAID OVER JACKET FIGURE 5 WARRANTY: Thomas & Betts sells this product with the understanding that the user will perform all necessary tests to determine the suitability of this product for the user's intended application. Thomas & Betts warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days following the date of purchase. Upon prompt notification of any warranted defect, Thomas & Betts will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product or refund the purchase price. Proof of purchase is required. Misuse or unauthorized modification of the product voids all warranties. Limitations and Exclusions: THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THOMAS & BETTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Thomas & Betts Corporation Memphis, Tennessee TA03533 B www.tnb.com Page 1 of 2 © 2009 Thomas & Betts. All Rights Reserved, *LRC* *LRC* *LRC* *LRC* T W 5. Twist connector to remove from plastic sleeve as shown in Figure 6 (plastic ring may stay attached between connector collar and nut). Place connector over cable end until cable dielectric is flush with end of post. Push plastic sleeve into connector (see Figure 7). FIGURE 6 6. Finish the connector to cable installation using U GROOVE LRC #SNSUTL or #IT1000 installation tool. (A) Using IT1000 tool: place connector assembly inside tool as shown. Squeeze handle until the plastic sleeve snaps into the connector (see Figure 8). FIGURE 7 The plastic sleeve is in proper position when the connector is compressed to the indicator line scribed on the tool. A white indicator will also be visible through the tool SIGHT HOLE “sight hole” (see Figure 8). LRC INDICATOR LINE (B) Using SNSUTL tool: align top of tool with the connector “U Groove”, and push the connector and cable into the tool SQUEEZE as shown. The cable should be held in place by the bottom of the tool, and the plastic sleeve should be seated into the “Clip Pocket” (see Figure 9). FIGURE 8 Squeeze the handles together until the plastic sleeve snaps into place. Seal the connector to the port using SNS Nut Seal or Thread Protectors: (C) Nut Seal: Thread nut seal all the way onto the F port with the o-ring facing out (minimum BOTTOM port length of .281 is required). Thread connector onto the port. Wrench tighten connector 25 to 30 TOP VIEW in. lbs. torque. When connector is tight, screw the CLIP POCKET nut seal back against the connector. Tighten nut seal 25 to 30 in. lbs (see Figure 10). (D) Thread Protector: Using the TP Chart, FIGURE 9 determine which thread protector should be used for your port length. TP CHART LRC Part # Min. Port Length Max. Port Length Fig # TP275 .275 .335 11 FIGURE 10 TP450 .450 .510 12 MIN .275 MIN .450 Push the larger diameter end, (see Fig. 11 or 12), over the MAX .335 MAX .510 F interface until seated against the interface surface, .245 .430 (see Figure. 13). 7) Thread SNS connector onto the port and wrench tighten 2 to 3 ft. lbs. The end of the F connector nut should push against the end of the thread protector to ensure proper INSTALL THIS INSTALL THIS sealing (see Figure 13). END ON PORT END ON PORT FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12 Color Code Chart Part Number Sleeve or O-Ring Color Part Number Sleeve or O-Ring Color SNS59 Orange SNS59Z Orange SNS59QS Green SNS59QSZ Green SNS59HEC White SNS59HECZ White SNS6 Blue SNS6Z Blue SNS6QS Violet SNS6QSZ Violet SNS6PLA Orange SNS6NSZ Orange INTERFACE SURFACE FIGURE 13 TA03533 B Page 2 of 2 I S T *LRC*