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Figure 28. Lacing a Quick-Tie Strain Relief
39. QUICK-TIE STRAIN RELIEF INSTALLATION.
40. GROMMETS AND GROMMET NUTS. Grommets
Upon the completion of connector repair install the
are pliable seals placed on the cable side of the
Quick-Tie strain relief as follows (Figure 28):
connector, with a hold pattern matching the insert
configuration. The grommet holes are sized to seal to
a. Install Quick-Tie strain relief using tools and
the wire upon insertion to prevent moisture and dirt
procedures for backshell installation (paragraph 22).
contamination. The grommet nut is used to secure the
grommet when a strain relief, backshell, shrink
b. Using silicone tape, wrap a cushion strip
adapter, or potting ring is not used.
around wire bundle where wire bundle contacts
Quick-Tie arm.
41. GROMMET NUT. There is only one style of
grommet nut available for use with Series I and II
Use a 3/8 inch dowel or similar spacer aid
c.
connectors. The grommet nut, along with applicable
between connector and 90 type Quick-Tie arm.
dimensions and part number breakdown, is illustrated
(Figure 29).
d. Using lacing tape, wrap tape around wires
then around Quick-Tie arm. Keep wires slack so as not
42. GROMMET NUT REMOVAL AND INSTALLA-
to distort connector grommet.
TION. When a grommet nut is used there are no other
accessories. Removal and installation are accomplished
e.
Tie lacing tape so as not to damage or crush
using the tools and tool procedures in paragraphs 21
wire or insulation, but tighten enough to prevent wire
and 22.
shifting.
43. POTTING BOOT AND RING. Potting boots
f.
Remove spacer.
composed of plastic or nylon molds or forms are used
when a connector is sealed with potting compound.
Potting rings are an intermediate assembly which holds
the potting boot to the connector.
