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Coupler Kit (7957)

For Standard 4-Conductor

Cables

(7876-XXX)

The Coupler Kit (included with Standard 4-Conductor Cables) is used to connect the

extension cables to the sensor cables. It includes a cable coupler and waterproof crimp-

style splice connectors for making the connection as well as a protective shell in which

you may place the connection point.

Components

The Coupler Kit includes the following components. Please make sure you have all listed

components before continuing.

• Protective Shell (in two pieces)

• Cable Coupler

• 4 Screws, #4 x ½” (12.5 mm)

• 5 Splice Connectors

• 1 Cable Tie

Tools and Materials Needed

• Small Screwdriver

• Pliers

• Telephone Wire Stripper or Knife

• Hose Clamps or Conduit Clamps

• Cable Clips or Weather-Resistant Cable Ties

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Coupler Kit (7957) For Standard 4-Conductor Cables (7876-XXX) The Coupler Kit (included with Standard 4-Conductor Cables) is used to connect the extension cables to the sensor cables. It includes a cable coupler and waterproof crimpstyle splice connectors for making the connection as well as a protective shell in which you may place the connection point. Components The Coupler Kit includes the following components. Please make sure you have all listed components before continuing.
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Tips On Making Connections • If the connection between the cables will be located outside, we recommend that you use the splice connectors rather than the coupler. With the splice connectors, there is less chance of the cables separating and also less chance of water reaching the connection. Use the cable coupler only if the connection is located inside, protected from the effects of weather and other stresses. Note: “Inside” means heated and dry.
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5. Take the same colored wire from the other cable and place it in the other hole at the end of the splice connector you used in step 2. Make sure you push the wire all the way in. You can check this by looking through the clear side of the splice connector. CONNECTING WIRES USING SPLICE CONNECTOR 6. Use pliers to snap the yellow cap into place, securing the wires. 7. Repeat this procedure for each set of colored wires. 8. Use a cable tie to secure the two cables together as shown below.
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9. Gather the wires and splice connectors neatly together and enclose the in the two halves of the protective shell as shown below. Use the #4 x ½” (12.5 mm) screws to join the two halves. To Connect the Cables Using the Coupler 1. Place the cable plug at the end of one of the cables into one end of the coupler. 2. Place the cable plug at the end of the other cable into the other end of the coupler. 3. Enclose the connection in the two halves of the protective shell. Use the #4 x ½” (12.