Tyco Electronics AMPACT 602080 User manual

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Instruction Sheet
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AMPACT* Tap Covers 408-2137
11 FEB 11 Rev B
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
AMPACT Tap Covers are designed for use when
applying a tap to covered wire.
Reasons for reissue are in Section 5, REVISION
SUMMARY.
2. CABLE PREPARATION
1. Strip the cable to the dimensions shown in 
Figure 1.
Dimensions listed are maximums. Do NOT strip the
wire any longer than required to properly locate the
tap in the tool.
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2. Use a wire brush to remove foreign matter
(oxidation, etc.) from the conductor.
3. COVER INSTALLATION
1. Apply tap as described in the instructional
material packaged with the AMPACT tool.
Make certain tap is centered in stripped area.
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2. Select correct cover from Figure 1.
3. Install the one-piece cover as follows:
a. Hook the cover over the tap as shown in
Figure 1.
COVER SELECTION
TAP SIZE COLOR WIRE STRIP LENGTH PART NUMBER
(BLACK)
mm INCHES
Small Red 82.6 3 1/4 602061
Type II White 82.6 3 1/4 83364-1
Medium, 226.8, and 350 Blue 108 4 1/4 602080
336.4, 477, and 556.5 Yellow 152 6 602107
795 and 1033.5 Yellow 165 6 1/2 602284
Tap
Locking Tabs
Locking Loops
Center Cover
Over Tap
Thru Wire
Tap Wire
NOTE: Bare wire must not be visible.
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Figure 2
b. Make certain the cover is centered over the
tap.
c. Close the cover and engage the locks.
4. Install the two-piece cover as follows:
a. Place the cover halves together and engage
the locks on top of the cover as shown in
Figure 2.
b. Center the hinged cover over the tap.
c. Close the bottom of the cover and engage
the locks.
4. COVER REMOVAL
1. On one-piece covers, insert the screwdriver
between the locking tab and the locking loop. See
Figure 3.
Figure 3
2. Use a second screwdriver to carefully pry the tab
loose.
3. Repeat steps 4.1 and 4.2 for each tab.
4. Remove the cover from the tap.
5. On two-piece covers, lift the locking loops from
the locking tabs on bottom cover halves. See 
Figure 2.
6. Remove the cover from the tap.
Examine the tap cover before re-use to ensure that
the retaining edges of the locking tabs and locking
loops have not been damaged or worn by previous
removal. If damaged or excessively worn, a new
cover must be installed.
5. REVISION SUMMARY
Revisions to this document include:
•Updated document to corporate requirements
•Transposed Figure 2 and Figure 3 to agree with
order of procedures in document.
Center Cover
Over Tap
Locking Tabs
Tap Wire
Thru Wire
Locking Loops
Engage Locks
Tap
NOTE: Bare wire must not be visible.
Insert Screwdriver
Between Locking
Tab and Locking
Loop
Pry Tab
Loose
CAUTION
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