ARMY TM 5-6675-238-14
MARINE CORPS TM 08839A-14/1
Figure 8-13. Right Angle Backshell
NOTE
If may be necessary to unscrew adapter
from backshell to aid in sliding backshell
along cable.
(g) Unscrew retaining ring from connector, tak-
ing care to not twist wires. Slide backshell
away from connector. The connector rear is
now exposed for pin replacement.
(4) Right Angle Backshell Assembly. See figure
8-13 and assembly backshell as follows:
Isopropyl alcohol is flammable and gives
off harmful vapors. Use only in well-ven-
tilated area away from open flames and
sparks. Avoid prolonged or repeated inha-
lation of vapors.
(a) Clean threads of connector and retaining
ring with isopropyl alcohol.
Disassembly/Assembly
Application of excess thread sealant may
prevent future disassembly of the connec-
tor.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Apply one drop, only, of sealing compound
(MIL-S-22473, grade C) to threads of con-
nector.
Screw and tighten retaining ring to connec-
tor.
Apply sealing compound (MIL-S-22473,
grade C) to threads of setscrews,
Turn backshell to the proper orientation
and secure to retaining ring with setscrews.
Screw adapter into backshell as required.
NOTE
Shields originally terminated differently
than shown may be regerminated as they
were originally or as shown.
There may be ground wires from the con-
nector which must be terminated with the
shield.
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