User's Manual

A PPENDIX B
Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 Installation Guide 55
Installing and Removing
Heat Shrink Tubing B
Although Savi products are rated for use in severe environments, power and
network connectors on Savi Readers and RF links that are subject to
repeated installation and removal can erode. Savi recommends using heat
shrink tubing to minimize deterioration. Follow these steps to safely install
and remove heat shrink tubing to protect cables and connectors from rain
and harsh weather conditions.
Warning: Installing heat shrink tubing requires using a hair dryer with
nozzle temperatures in excess of 257°F (125°C). Exercise care during
installation to prevent serious burns.
Removing heat shrink tubing requires using an object with a sharp edge,
such as a box cutter or pocketknife. Handle the sharp object with care to
prevent potential cuts.
Caution: When installing heat shrink tubing, connectors can be damaged
under temperatures in excess of 500°F (260°C). Use the lowest heat
setting possible; the minimum temperature at which the heat shrink
tubing will contract is 257°F (125°C). Use hair dryers with small nozzles
and aim the direct air flow to the heat shrink only.
When removing heat shrink tubing, take notice to not cut too deeply as
cutting the cable or damaging the connector will require replacing the
entire cord assembly.