VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION High Power Contacts and Modules User’s Manual: Section 5 High Power icon ita CABLE ASSEMBLY Part # 410 123 106 TOOLS REQUIRED Flat Head Screwdriver Phillips Head Screwdriver 3 /32 Allen Wrench High Power Receiver/ITA Contact Extraction Tool, Part # 910 112 129 Heat Gun “A” or TOP POSITION “B” or BOTTOM POSITION CONTACT INSTALLATION instructions NOTE: The ITA backshell must be removed prior to installing an iCon module. Please refer to the iCon User’s Manual for instructions on how to perform this step. 1. Assemble the contact to the respective wire. NOTE: Contact tested and designed for specific use with 2 AWG Cooner Wire CW6044-14(UL Rated), AS 105-14(Non-UL), or equivalent. NOTE: For more information concerning the contact assembly process please see contact assembly instructions in Section 2 of this User’s Manual. Figure A. Fully loaded ITA. 2.Ensure empty modules are secure in ITA frame. 3. Plug contacts into module “A”, in positions 3 and 4 only, until completely seated in module; give a slight tug on wire to ensure contacts are locked in place. NOTE: For more information concerning the module installation process please see module installation and removal instructions in Section 4 of this User’s Manual. Figure B. Route wires around engagement post. 4. Plug TriPaddle contacts into module “A” (if applicable) until completely seated; give a slight tug on wire to ensure contacts are locked in place (All TriPaddle positions may be used for Safety Interlock). 5. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for module “B” contact loading, except that module “B” can be loaded in all four positions of the module (Figure A). 6. Route wires down both sides of engagement post (Figure B). 7. If applicable, install protective sleeving at this time. Lace protective sleeving approximately 1" down from bottom of ITA frame. 8. Slide shrink tubing up into cable clamp area as far as possible covering lacing. Shrink into place with heat gun (Figure C). 9. Place U-shaped cable clamp over wire bundle and screw into rear of ITA frame using a 3/32 Allen wrench, taking care not to pinch wires in cable clamp (Figure D). Figure C. Applied shrink tube. Figure D. Attached U-shaped cable clamp. 10. Install cable clamp strain relief using Phillips head screwdriver. Give wires as much service loop as possible at this time before securing in place (Figure E). 11. Slide cover onto ITA frame. Secure top captive screw first, then tighten the remaining two side screws into place. 12. Re-install engagement handle assembly using the flat head screwdriver, noting orientation of handle to ensure correct engagement clocking (Figure F). Figure E. Install strain relief cable clamp. NOTE: Consult VPC for more information on the use of wire other than prescribed. NOTE: The cable clamp exit diameter (converted to simple diameter) is 1.90 sq in. Completed wire bundle should not exceed this dimension. Figure F. Complete assembly. 5-1 For more information visit vpc.com 1/22/2014