Recora Neptune NF-2 Foot Switch - Manual (Page 10)

Waterproof Seal for Lead Cables
Description
Recora terminals and splices give long-lasting, moisture-proof connections that withstand
water, salt, condensation, corrosion and heat, all of which cause serious problems for
conventional, unsealed splices. The inner wall of the heat-shrinkable nylon Recora
sleeve is lined with a special hot-melt adhesive, which is inert at room temperature,
permitting wires to be inserted easily into the splices and terminals. As the sleeve is
heated, the adhesive melts and flows under pressure from the tubing. This action fills any
existing voids and creates a seal which repels moisture incursion, even during pressure
cycling, and stands up to some of the most rigorous tests that can be applied to high-
performance splices.
Recora splices and terminals can be installed easily with commonly available tools. All
that is required is a good-quality crimping tool designed for insulated splices, such as the
ETC-Molex ABC-500 multi-purpose crimper or UNI-3000 ratchet tool and a standard hot
air gun or other heat source.
Installation
Select the correct splice size for the wire gauge.
Strip the wire 0.3" (7.6mm) from the end and
insert into the crimp barrel. Make sure the wire
end is properly seated, make the crimp
connection using a tool designed for insulated
splices. Apply heat directly to the splice,
working from the center out to the edges, using a
hot air gun or other heat sources, until the tubing
recovers and the adhesive flows. Allow cooling
before inspecting the splice and checking
integrity.
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