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Connector Products (CPI) Rail Clamp Installation guide

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Tools Required for Installation
• Angle Grinder w/type 27 metal grinding
wheel
• Hammer
• Adjustable or 15/16” box-end wrench.
• Torque wrench & 15/16” socket.
• Kopr-Shield grease.
• Electrical Tape.
Step 1
• Strip about 5” of insulation.
• Wrap electrical tape around wire end to hold
strands in place
Step 4
• Hook clamp under rail and position to the side of
installation position.
Step 3
• Be sure area is free of all dirt and contamina-
tion. Apply Kopr-Shield.
Questions or Concerns please contact Connector Products, Inc. at 856-829-9190
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Bulletin# 8.3.1
Installation Instructions
CONNECTOR PRODUCTS INC.
RAIL CLAMP
P/N 115-1000A
Step 2
• Grind rail to clean, shiny metal, in an area slightly
larger than the nest will cover. Grind the rail as
smoothly as possible.
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Step 5
• Place nest into position. Be sure the indicated side
is facing UP and the inner surface is clear of debris.
Step 6
• Place wire into nest. Do not put Kopr-Shield
inside nest.
Step 7
• Place indentor on top of wire, aligning tabs of nest
and indentor.
Step 9
• Tighten to 30 foot-pounds, being certain that clamp remains perpendicular to rail.
Step 8
• Slide clamp assembly over nest and indentor.
Tighten assembly to snug condition.
Questions or Concerns please contact Connector Products, Inc. at 856-829-9190
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Bulletin# 8.3.1
Installation Instructions
CONNECTOR PRODUCTS INC.
RAIL CLAMP
P/N 115-1000A
MADE IN U.S.A
Step 14
• Bend cable into final position.
• Perform final inspection of clamp assembly to ensure nothing
has loosened while positioning cable.
Step 10
• Strike bolt with hammer 3 times and flex
cable up and down to ensure it and the nest
are properly seated.
• Again, make sure clamp is perpendicular to
the rail.
Step 11
• Continue tightening to 45 foot-pounds and repeat
the above seating procedure.
• Repeat cable flexing and hammer strike procedure
to ensure the assembly is fully seated.
Step 12
• After cable and nest are fully seated, tighten to 90 foot-
pounds [FT-LBS]. Acceptable range is 75-100 FT-LBS. Do
not over-tighten.
• Inspect to be sure assembly is still in proper alignment. Do
not strike with hammer after fully tightened.
Step 13
• Tighten locknut against clamp body until split lock
washer is completely flattened.
Questions or Concerns please contact Connector Products, Inc. at 856-829-9190
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Bulletin# 8.3.1
Installation Instructions
CONNECTOR PRODUCTS INC.
RAIL CLAMP
P/N 115-1000A
MADE IN U.S.A
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