Figure 1-3. Grid wire kit components.

to prevent abrasion of the wire as it is pulled through

1-9. Description

the guide. The centering ensures that the wire will be

a. The grid wire sensor is a wire grid made up of

centered under the staple when each staple is set.

continuous electrical wires forming a pair of closed

The wire holder-dispenser attaching also provides a

electrical circuits and stapled to the barrier or to a

compartment for storing spare fasteners.

smooth foundation board which is then attached to

(2) Grid Wire Junction Box. The junction box (fig.

the barrier. The grid wire is protected by sandwich-

1-1) is comprised of a 7-terminal (5-40 captive screws)

ing it between the barrier, or foundation board to

barrier strip, 2 SPDT pushbutton switches (cover

which it is attached, and finished interior panels that

and mounting-tamper switches), and associated

are placed over the wire grid and securely fastened to

wiring and switch mounting hardware.

the barrier or foundation board.

(3) Kit Components. The Grid Wire Sensor Kit

b. The Grid Wire Sensor will be supplied in the form

consists of the following components (see fin. 1-3):

(a) Grid wire installation tool

of a kit and shall consist of the following components:

(b) Grid wire

(1) Grid Wire Installation Gun. The installation

(c) Staples

gun (fig. 1-1) is comprised of a Duo-Fast Model 348-D

(d) Terminal crimping tool

Staple Gun modified to accommodate a grid wire

(e) Terminal lugs

holder dispenser. The grid wire is routed to the

(f) Sandpaper

proper position for stapling through a wire centering

(g) Operating instructions

guide. The centering guide contains a teflon bushing

Figure 1-3. Grid wire kit components.

1-11. Tabulated Data

1-10. Difference Between Models

a. Grid Wire Installation Gun.

This manual covers only the grid wire sensor

Weight (ready for operation) . . Less than 4 pounds.

DT-545( )/FSS-9(V). No known differences exist for

the model covered by this manual.

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