idronaut Ocean Seven 304Plus Operator's Manual page 77

APPENDIX G – CABLE AND CONNECTORS
Connector insertion
Always align the male female connectors. Push the cable end or the dummy plug straight onto the
bulkhead connector; do not twist the cable end or dummy plug during the insertion. Twisting can
cause bent pins on the bulkhead connector.
G.7 MCBH/MCIL CONNECTOR TYPE ONLY
These kinds of connector are easy to mate and require less force to be removed or installed even in
cold environments. Wet-pluggable connectors may be installed in wet conditions as their pins do not
need to be dried before. Anyhow, they must not be mated while submerged. Installation of cable end
or dummy plug is simpler. Proceed to align the female and male connectors looking at the connector's
shape and insert them in a straight way.
Guidelines:
 Lubricate mating surface with 3M Silicon Spray or equivalent, DO NOT grease !
 Connector must be lubricated on a regular basis.
 Elastomers can be seriously degraded if exposed to direct sunlight or high ozone levels for
extended periods of time.
 Grip main body of connector during mating and un-mating Do not pull on cable to disconnect.
 Avoid sharp bends at cable entry to connector.
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