High Voltage Cable Crimping Tutorial

Step 1: Get a Sharpie to mark the point in which you cut the outer insulation (there are three layers) 

Step 2: Align ring connector to 2 gauge wire, cutting ~1/8th inch further down for added connection protection 

Step 3: Cut the outer insulation and pull back the shielding. 

Step 4: Cut the inner-most insulation and cut the shielding (make sure there aren't any stray pieces that could cause any shorting). 

Step 5: Check the ring connector fitting to make sure it is seated properly. 

Step 6: Use the hydraulic crimping tool with the size 35 die. 

Step 7: Place the ring and 2 gauge wire in the hydraulic crimp. Press the handle until it is locked in place. Be sure that the turn gauge is tighted  

Step 8: Cut heat shrink to the desired size 

Step 9: Heat shrink 

Step 10: Heat shrunk