CommScope AMP NETCONNECT 553454-1 User manual

Instruction Sheet
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AMP NETCONNECT®Undercarpet Power
Cabling System Splice Connector 553454-1
and Tap Connector 553455-2 408-3128
Dec. 2016, Rev D
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
Undercarpet Power Splice Connector 553454-1 and
Power Tap Connector 553455-2 are designed to
electrically and mechanically connect two pieces of
undercarpet power cable. These connectors can be
used with cable sizes 12 AWG having 3 or 5
conductors.
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in metric
units [with U.S. customary units in brackets].
Figures are not drawn to scale.
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 5, REVISION SUMMARY.
To obtain information on AMP NETCONNECT®
products, contact your local CommScope® account
representative, PartnerPRO™ Network Partner or
visit our website at www.commscope.com.
2. DESCRIPTION
The splice connector connects one conductor atthe
end of a cable to one conductor at the beginning of
another cable.
The tap connector connects one conductor of a tap
cable to one conductor of amain run cable.
3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT:It is recommended that a qualified
electrician install undercarpet power splice and
power tap connectors.
To avoid personal injury, ALWAYS DISCONNECT
the electrical power before beginning work on any
circuit.
At each splice and tap connector location, use 3
power connectors for 3-conductor power cable and
5 power connectors for 5-conductor power cable.
3.1. Splice Connector
1. Align one cable end with the other cable end.
Trim both cables evenly across the ends allowing
a 3.18-mm [.125-in.] gap between them. Fold
back the top blue vinyl shield. See Figure 2.
2. Carefully separate the cable conductors along
the perforations for a length of 50.8 mm [2.0 in.].
3. Maintaining the gap between the two cables
(specified in Step 1), tape the cable ends with
standard electrical tape.
The electrical tape is used to keep the cable ends
from shifting during installation.
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Figure 2
4. Ensure that the cable is clean by wiping it with
a dry, clean, soft cloth. DO NOT remove the
electrical tape.
5. Position a splice connector around the
appropriate conductor on each cable starting with
position 1 of the crimping order shown in
Figure 3. Then using Hand Tool 91392-1, crimp
each connector as follows.
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DANGER
STOP
NOTE
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NOTE
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3.18-mm
[.125-in.] Gap
Fold Back
Top Blue Vinyl Shield
Electrical
Tape
50.8 mm
[2.0 in.]
Installing Splice Connector to Undercarpet Power Cable
Splice Connector
553454-1
Tap Connector
553455-2
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Refer to 408-10267, included with the tool, for
instructions on how to use the tool. It is
recommended not to use any other crimping
method.
a. Crimp one end of the splice connector onto
one end of the cable.
b. Crimp the other end of the splice connector
onto the other end of the cable.
c. Position and crimp the remaining splice
connectors following the crimping order shown
in Figure 3.
6. After crimping all of the splice connectors,
install Cable Insulator 556411-1 over all of the
splice connectors. Refer to 408-3218.
Cable Insulator 556411-1 (available separately) is
required for all splice connectors.
Figure 3
3.2. Tap Connector
1. Align the tap cable perpendicular to the main
run cable with a 3.18-mm [.125-in.] gap between
the cables. Fold back the top blue vinyl shield of
the tap cable. Cut and separate the top blue vinyl
only (approximately 457.2 mm [18 in.]). See
Figure 4. DO NOT cut the bottom blue vinyl
shield.
2. Carefully separate the main conductors and
tap conductors along the perforations for a length
of 152.4 mm [6.0 in.].
3. Ensure that the cable is clean by wiping it with
a dry, clean, soft cloth.
Figure 4
4. Position a tap connector around the
appropriate conductor on each cable starting with
position 1 of the crimping order shown in
Figure 5. Then, using Hand Tool 91392-1, crimp
the connectors as follows.
Refer to 408-10267, included with the tool, for
instructions on how to use the tool. It is
recommended not to use any other crimping
method.
a. Remove the cover paper from the tap
connector to expose the adhesive film.
b. Slide the tap connector around the
appropriate conductors.
c. With both cables lying flat on the floor, press
the tap connector firmly against the cable to
affix the adhesive.
d. Crimp one end of the tap connector onto one
end of the cable.
e. Crimp the other end of the tap connector
onto the other end of the cable.
f. Position and crimp the remaining tap
connectors following the crimping order shown
in Figure 5.
5. After crimping all of the tap connectors, install
Cable Insulator 556411-1 over all of the tap
connectors. Refer to 408-3218.
Cable Insulator 556411-1 (available separately) is
required for all tap connectors.
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CAUTION
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1
2
3
4
5
Crimping Order for Splice Connectors
3
12
5-Conductor Cable
3-Conductor Cable
3.18-mm
[.125-in.]
Gap
Main Run Cable
Cut and Separate Top Blue Vinyl Shield
457.2 mm [18 in.]
(DO NOT Remove)
Tap
Cable
Fold Back
152.4 mm
[6.0 in.]
Top Blue
Vinyl
Shield
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CAUTION
NOTE
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Figure 5
4. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
The splice connector and tap connector are not
repairable. DO NOT use any defective or damaged
connectors.
5. REVISION SUMMARY
Revisions to this instruction sheet include:
•Rebranded to CommScope.
Crimping Order for Tap Connectors
3
2
1
Cover Paper
Adhesive
Film
5-Conductor Cable
3-Conductor Cable
1
2
3
45
Tap
Connector
VERSA-TRAK is a trademark.