Anderson Power Products (APP) suggests a series of procedures for maintaining and extending the performance life of Anderson Connectors. Following these installation tips, preventative maintenance and corrective procedures can result in lower connector operating costs, greater efficiency and productivity.
Connector Installation Tips
« Reference Assembly Instructions specific to the connector. Assembly instructions for a connector can be obtained from APP or a distributor.
« Use proper assembly tools.
« Reference all applicable electrical standards requirements such as NEC, UL, CSA, etc.
« Perform a sample assembly of a few pieces for assembly verification testing, Test these samples for proper crimp dimensions, crimp tightness, crimp resistance and operating temperature.
« Perform periodic assembly verification testing to assure assembly process and tooling are performing correctly. Typically, crimp dimensions are checked at short intervals and crimp resistance and secureness are checked at longer intervals. The changes in the wire gauge, wire stranding, wire coatings, contact crimp tools, crimp dies and crimp dimensions will affect the quality characteristics of the crimp. Verification testing should be performed when any of these change.
Contacts should never be forced into housing. If the contact does not fit easily, check the contact barrel for distortion. Replace the barrel if it is distorted or shows signs of wear or damage.
