Installing Wires In Receptacle Contact Springs; Figure 2-2. Receptacle Contact Spring Installed - Hitachi PN-150BE Manual

#20 (3680195), two #14 - #16 (3680195-0001), or two #10 - #12 (3680195-0002) wires.
Make certain which type of solderless receptacles contact springs accompany the
mounting base before proceeding with their installation.
Each solderless receptacle contact spring should be inspected for physical damage
before proceeding with installation.
The following is recommended when installing solderless receptacle contact springs:
a. Receptacle contact springs must be inserted into the base with the lock side
down or lanced tab up (Refer to Figure 2-2).
b. Make certain that the lanced tab is slightly compressed as the receptacle contact
spring is inserted along the top of the cavity.
c. After insertion, pull firmly on the wire to make certain the receptacle contact
spring is locked in the receptacle.
OLD MOUNTING BASE

Figure 2-2. Receptacle Contact Spring Installed

2.4.3. Installing Wires in Receptacle Contact Springs

Use the following procedure to ensure a good electrical and mechanical connection
between the conductor wire and the receptacle contact spring. The following table
identifies the correct crimping tool to be used when installing wires in receptacle contact
springs.
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PN-150BE Biased High Efficiency Vital Relay
RECEPTACLE
CONTACT
SPRING
LOCK SIDE
IMPROVED MOUNTING BASE
SM 4551L, Rev. 0 1, March 2019
RECEPTACLE
CONTACT
SPRING
LOCK SIDE
2-3