Option 2: Splicing stranded cable:

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a. Clean area to be repaired.

b. Trim the broken ends of the wire and install an insulating sleeve over one end of the wire.

c. Strip wire and crimp an insulated terminal lug to each wire end.

d. Bolt the terminal lugs together using short bolt with nut.

e. Slide the insulating sleeve over the connection and either heat-shrink or tie securely at each

end. Tape may be used in place of sleeve.

Option 2: Splicing stranded cable:

a. Remove two inches of insulation from each end of broken wire.

b. Split the ends of cable into manageable strands and join the two ends by twisting like strands

together.

c. Bend the twisted end parallel to the cable and insulate with tape.

Option 3: Clamp. Splicing:

a. Remove one inch in insulation from each end.

b. Fan out the strands on each end.

c. Ram the two ends together as far as possible, so that the strands intermesh.

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