Specifications

Locking Sleeve Installation
After the connectors are mated, install the locking sleeve. The locking sleeve secures the inline connector to the
bulkhead connector and prevents the cable from being inadvertently removed.
Important points regarding locking sleeves:
Tighten the locking sleeve by hand. Do not use a wrench or pliers to tighten the locking sleeve.
Overtightening will gall the threads, which can bind the locking sleeve to the bulkhead connector. Attempting
to remove a tightly bound locking sleeve may instead result in the bulkhead connector actually unthreading
from the end cap. A loose bulkhead connector will lead to a flooded instrument. Pay particular attention
when removing a locking sleeve to ensure the bulkhead connector is not loosened.
It is a common misconception that the locking sleeve provides watertight integrity. It does not, and
continued re-tightening of the locking sleeve will not fix a leaking connector.
As part of routine maintenance at the end of every cruise, remove the locking sleeve, slide it up the cable, and
rinse the connection (still mated) with fresh water. This will prevent premature cable failure.
Cold Weather Tips
In cold weather, the connector may be hard to install and remove.
Removing a frozen inline connector:
1. Wrap the connector with a washrag or other cloth.
2. Pour hot water on the cloth and let the connector sit for a minute or two. The connector should thaw and become
flexible enough to be removed.
Installing an inline connector:
When possible, mate connectors in warm environments before the cruise and leave them connected.
If not, warm the connector sufficiently so it is flexible. A flexible connector will install properly.
By following these procedures, you will have many years of reliable service from your cables!
Locking Sleeve
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