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Conversion Of Coil-Spring Assembly To Connector System "MQS"

Following steps are important for the conversion:

  1. Remove cladding of short earth cable. 
    Fig 1: Identifying Earth Cable With Cladding (Original Condition)
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    Fig 2: Identifying Earth Cable Removed From Cladding
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  2. Fit the cable and plug in. 
  3. Establish tension relief as shown in the following graphic: 
    Fig 3: Identifying Cable Strap
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    Attach cable ties as follows:

    • Cut end faces downwards.
    • The part of cable between the coil-spring assembly and cable tie is not under tension (loop greater than 5 mm).