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Solder-Type Banana Plug Installation Guide

Strip off approximately 1/2 inch of insulation from the 18, 16, 14, or 12 gauge speaker wire.

Unscrew, and remove the back of the banana plug. The "finger tip" does not need unscrewing for this installation procedure.

Insert the bare wire through the hole in the back of the piece you just removed until it pokes out the other side.

Spread out (or flare) the strands of the wire and bend them over the gap at the tip of the screw making sure not to cover the actual threads of the screw

Re-insert the back piece into the plug and screw down firmly.

Give a slight tug to make sure the wire is securely fastened. Repeat for all plugs.

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