Instruction Sheet
Strain Relief 1375618- 1 408--8330
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28 JAN 10 Rev AFor AMP- DUAC* 6- Position Connectors
Figure 1
Connector
Opening
Connector
Locking Latch
Opening
Strain Relief End
Strain Relief
Latches
Strain Relief End
1. INTRODUCTION
Strain Relief 1375618--1, shown in Figure 1, is
designed to provide a protection from stress on the
wires of AMP--DUAC 6--position plug connector or
receptacle connector.
Read these instructions carefully before assembling
the strain relief to the plug or receptacle.
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.
2. DESCRIPTION
This one--piece strain relief is made from UL94V--2
natural nylon.
3. ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1. Terminate the contacts according to the
instructions provided with the applicable
termination tooling.
2. Align the connector with the connector opening
of the strain relief as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2
Wire
Connector
Locking Latch
Connector Opening
Connector Locking
Latch Opening
3. Insert the connector into the strain relief until the
flange of the connector bottoms with the connector
opening of the strain relief (the flange of the
connector will prevent the connector from being
over--inserted). The connector locking latch
opening of the strain relief will accept the locking
latch of the connector. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
Connector Bottomed
Against Connector
Opening of
Strain Relief
Connector
Strain Relief End
Hold Here
NOTE
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408- 8330
Strain Relief 1375618- 1 for AMP- DUAC 6- Position Connectors
Rev A2 of 2 Tyco Electronics Corporation
4. While holding the center of the strain relief
where the connector has been inserted, push the
ends of the strain relief toward the wire until they
meet at the wire. See Figure 3.
5. When the ends have been fully rotated to the
wire, the strain relief latches will make an audible
and tactile “click” that ensures full rotation of the
ends to the wire. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
Wire
Strain Relief Ends
Against Wire
Connector
6. To secure the strain relief to the wire, apply
Cable Tie 1--603227--9 (152.4 mm [6.0 in.] long) or
equivalent to the closed ends of the strain relief.
The cable tie may be applied using Cable Tie
Installation Tool 734587--1 according to Instruction
Sheet 408--8816.
Figure 5
Cable Tie
4. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
Damaged strain relief or connector (this includes
damage to contacts) must be replaced. To open the
strain relief, cut the cable tie, pull open the strain relief
by using the sides, and remove the connector.
Replace the damaged product, then re--assemble the
strain relief onto the connector according to Section 3.
5. REVISION SUMMARY
Revisions to this instruction sheet include:
SUpdated instruction sheet to corporate
requirements
SReplaced tool in Step 6 of Section 3
