Instruction Sheet 408-- 8330 Strain Relief 1375618- 1 For AMP- DUAC* 6- Position Connectors 28 JAN 10 Rev A 2. Align the connector with the connector opening of the strain relief as shown in Figure 2. Strain Relief End Connector Locking Latch Opening Connector Locking Latch Opening Connector Opening Connector Opening Connector Locking Latch Strain Relief Latches Wire Strain Relief End Figure 2 Figure 1 1. INTRODUCTION Strain Relief 1375618--1, shown in Figure 1, is designed to provide a protection from stress on the wires of AMP--DUAC 6--position plug connector or receptacle connector. Read these instructions carefully before assembling the strain relief to the plug or receptacle. NOTE i Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in metric units [with U.S. customary units in brackets]. Figures are not drawn to scale. Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are provided in Section 5, REVISION SUMMARY. 3. Insert the connector into the strain relief until the flange of the connector bottoms with the connector opening of the strain relief (the flange of the connector will prevent the connector from being over--inserted). The connector locking latch opening of the strain relief will accept the locking latch of the connector. See Figure 3. Strain Relief End Connector Hold Here 2. DESCRIPTION This one--piece strain relief is made from UL94V--2 natural nylon. 3. ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE Connector Bottomed Against Connector Opening of Strain Relief 1. Terminate the contacts according to the instructions provided with the applicable termination tooling. TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-- 800-- 722-- 1111 E2010 Tyco Electronics Corporation, Harrisburg, PA PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-- 800-- 522-- 6752 All International Rights Reserved TE logo and Tyco Electronics are trademarks. *Trademark. Other products, logos, and company names used are the property of their respective owners. Figure 3 This controlled document is subject to change. For latest revision and Regional Customer Service, visit our website at www.tycoelectronics.com 1 of 2 LOC B 408- 8330 Strain Relief 1375618- 1 for AMP- DUAC 6- Position Connectors 4. While holding the center of the strain relief where the connector has been inserted, push the ends of the strain relief toward the wire until they meet at the wire. See Figure 3. Cable Tie 5. When the ends have been fully rotated to the wire, the strain relief latches will make an audible and tactile "click" that ensures full rotation of the ends to the wire. See Figure 4. Connector Figure 5 Strain Relief Ends Against Wire Wire 4. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR Damaged strain relief or connector (this includes damage to contacts) must be replaced. To open the strain relief, cut the cable tie, pull open the strain relief by using the sides, and remove the connector. Replace the damaged product, then re--assemble the strain relief onto the connector according to Section 3. Figure 4 6. To secure the strain relief to the wire, apply Cable Tie 1--603227--9 (152.4 mm [6.0 in.] long) or equivalent to the closed ends of the strain relief. The cable tie may be applied using Cable Tie Installation Tool 734587--1 according to Instruction Sheet 408--8816. 2 of 2 5. REVISION SUMMARY Revisions to this instruction sheet include: S Updated instruction sheet to corporate requirements S Replaced tool in Step 6 of Section 3 Tyco Electronics Corporation Rev A