3M Wire Insertion Tool, 3430-1000 Instructions General All the 3M IDC Connectors, with the exception of the D-subminiature and CHG connectors, can be terminated to discrete wire by using the Wire Insertion Tool, 3430-1000. For connectors terminated to round flat cable, 3M Locator Plates and Presses are recommended. Assembly 1. Position the conductor over the U contact. (Figure 1) Figure 1 2. Visually line the deeper grooves of the wire insertion tool parallel to the contact. (Figure 2) Figure 2 3. Holding the tool perpendicular to the contact, push the tool down fully seating the wire within the contact. 4. Excessive conductor lengths can be trimmed with a sharp blade against the connector surface. (Figure 3) Figure 3 5. For protective cover remove the paper liner, align the cover latches with the body slots and push cover down firmly until the cover latches are in place. (Figure 4) Figure 43M is a trademark of 3M Company. Warranty Limited Remedy Limited Liability. Important Notice This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture for a period All statements, technical information, and recommendations All statements, of one year from the time of purchase. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES technical information, and recommendations related to 3Ms products are based INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF on information believed to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness is not MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is guaranteed. Before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability at 3Ms option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of associated with such use. Any statements related to the product which are not the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any contained in 3Ms current publications, or any contrary statements contained on indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from this your purchase order shall have no force or effect unless expressly agreed upon, 3M product, regardless of the legal theory asserted. in writing, by an authorized officer of 3M. 3 Electronic Solutions Division Interconnect Products 6801 River Place Blvd. Austin, TX 78726-9000 Please recycle. Printed in USA. 800 225 5373 3M 2008. All rights reserved. www.3M.com/interconnects 78-9100-7072-7