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3M 710 Instructions Manual

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710 Splicing Rig
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January 2007
78-8125-3042-2-E

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  • Page 1 710 Splicing Rig Instructions January 2007 78-8125-3042-2-E...
  • Page 2 78-815-304--E...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.0 Half-Tap Splicing with 3M 710 25-pair modules ................9 ™ 5.0 Bridge Splicing with 3M 710 25-pair modules using the Red Bridge Module Support ....10 ™ 6.0 Crimping Bridge/Splice Module Combinations with the Bridge to 3M 710-BSP Splice Presser ..12 ™...

  • Page 4: General Statement

    The following Instructions show how to use the 3M 710 Splicing Rig for all splicing applications, including ™ blade replacement and optional accessories. 2.0 3M 710-UTK25A Splicing Rig and Field Maintenance Kit 3M 710-UTK25A Splicing Rig Parts Faceplate Body “T” Bar 1.
  • Page 5 710 STRAIGHT SPLICE MODULE ™ SOLID CAP COLOR CODED PEAK PROJECTION POINTS INDEX STRIP STRAIGHT ONLY MODULE BODY LATCHING LEGS 710 STRAIGHT/HALF-TAP SPLICE MODULE ™ SOLID CAP STRAIGHT/HALF-TAP MODULE BODY COLOR CODED PEAK PROJECTION POINTS CATHEDRAL WINDOW LATCH SLOTS HALF-TAP WINDOW...

  • Page 6: Straight Splicing Using The 3M ™ 710 25-Pair Modules

    3.0 Straight Splicing using the 3M 710 25-pair Modules ™ 3.1 Hold the handle to disengage the locked “T” bar Flat by turning the locking knob until the flat section releases the “T” bar. Pull the “T” bar up and place into the open position.
  • Page 7 3.5 Position the error tester tool over the index strip, left for tips (A), right for rings (B). Correct any errors if found. 3.6 Spread the conductors around the “T” bar. Pull the “T” bar up above the index strip between the vertical side posts.
  • Page 8 3.9 Wrap the group to be spliced with the other group holder. Dress the pairs into the module body over the colored peaks with the conductor ends exiting towards the color code guide. Do not pull the conductors tight to the back of the connector. Use the error tester tool to check for correct conductor placement.

  • Page 9: Half-Tap Splicing With 3M 710 25-Pair Modules

    4.0 Half-Tap Splicing with 3M 710 25-pair Modules ™ 4.1 Open the “through” cable with additional slack for half tapping as follows or follow your company procedure: Less than 900 pair = 5" (127 mm) 900–1800 pair = 5–7" (127–178 mm) 1800 pair &...

  • Page 10: Bridge Splicing With 3M 710 25-Pair Modules Using The Red Bridge Module Support

    The 25- pair half-tap splice module is complete. 5.0 Bridge Splicing with 3M 710 25-pair Modules using the Red Bridge ™ Module Support 5.1 Place a red bridge module support into the splicing rig with the word FRONT facing the color code guide.
  • Page 11 5.3 Wrap the group to be spliced with the conductor group holder. Dress the pairs over the colored peaks with the conductor ends exiting towards the color code guide. Do not pull the conductors tight to the back of the connector. Use the error tester tool to check for correct conductor placement.

  • Page 12: Crimping Bridge/Splice Module Combinations With The Bridge To 3M ™ 710-Bsp Splice Presser

    Note: Make final adjustment using the height adjustment nut as required. Height Adjustment 6.3 When pressing a 710 bridge module onto a 710 splice or half-tap module, insert the module combination between the jaws of the 3M 710-BSP Presser, cap first, with the 710 splice or half-tap module flush against the lower jaw of the tool.

  • Page 13: Bottomless Splicing With 3M ™ 710 25-Pair Modules Using The Gray Bottomless Splice Module Support

    6.4 Crimp the module combination together by squeezing the handles of the 710 bridge module to 3M 710-BSP Splice Presser together until the factory-set torque handle “clicks,” indicating a complete crimp. This must be done three times, first in the center of the module combination, and then sequentially once on each end.
  • Page 14 7.3 Wrap the group to be spliced with the conductor group holder. Dress the pairs over the colored peaks with the conductor ends exiting towards the color code guide. Do not pull the conductors tight to the back of the connector. Use the error tester tool to check for correct conductor placement.

  • Page 15: 710 Splicing Rig Blade Assembly Replacement

    8.0 3M 710 Splicing Rig Blade Assembly Replacement ™  CAUTION: Use extreme care when handling old or new blades as even used blades are very sharp. 8.1 With the “T” bar in the up position, use the 3mm hex wrench to remove the four (4) screws on the handle side of the splicing rig head.
  • Page 16 8.5 Hold back the blade guard and use finger pressure on the metal ends of the new blade assembly to insert it behind the stuffer teeth into the blade slot of 3M Logo & flat side the “T” bar.* of blade...
  • Page 17 8.7 Install an index strip into the splicing rig and pull the “T” bar to the upright position. Use the 3mm hex wrench to insert and lightly-tighten the four (4) screws on the handle side of the “T” bar to secure the blade assembly and stuffer.

  • Page 18: 710 Splicing Rig Tools And Accessories

    9.0 3M 710 Splicing Rig Tools and Accessories ™ 710-CCT10 710-UTK5A 710-BRT10A 710-MCG-5 710-AP105-5S 710-HTK05A 5-pair ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ Conductor Wire Cut- 5-pair Splicing Rig Bridge-Removal Tool Bridge Module Cover Cutter Blade Hand Presser Tool Kit off-Tool...
  • Page 19 78-815-304--E...
  • Page 20 INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M’s option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product.

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