Installation Guide

4
Completing Gel-cap Connections Using the
Itron Splice Tube Kit
Important! All unused wires on modules must be terminated. Wire terminations
must be properly sealed with a non-conductive gel material to prevent water
intrusion and possible environmental or electrical issues.
Required Materials
E-9R 3M
®
gel connector crimping tool (or other 3M approved crimping tool)
Itron splice kit (part number OEM-0034-002)
To complete gel-cap connections
1. Push two wires as far as possible into the connector.
Caution: Do not strip insulation from the ends of the wires before inserting them
into the connector.
2. Carefullyplace the connector and wires into the jaws of the crimping tool. Make sure the
wires remain fully inserted in the gel-cap connector.
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