1. INSTALLATION
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1.5.2 How to secure and waterproof the cable connections
All cable connections not inside the equipment, whether exposed to weather or other-
wise, should be waterproofed and secured after making the connection.
To waterproof and secure each connection, refer to the procedure outlined below.
Securing and waterproofing connections
Self-vulcanizing tape
1) Wrap the connection with self-vulcanizing
tape.
2) Wrap a second layer of self-vulcanizing
tape in the opposite direction.
Self-vulcanizing tape
3) Wrap vinyl tape over the self-vulcanizing
tape.
Vinyl tape
4) Wrap a second layer of vinyl tape in
the opposite direction.
Vinyl tape
Securing and protecting unused cable connectors
1) Cover the loose end of the cable
connector with self-vulcanizing tape.
3) Wrap vinyl tape over the self-vulcanizing
tape.
2) Wrap the connector with a layer of
vulcanizing tape, covering approx. 50 mm
of the connected cable. Confirm that the
connector is covered.
4) Wrap the connector with a layer of vinyl
tape. Bind the tape end with a cable tie
to prevent the tape from unraveling.
50 mm
Self-vulcanizing tape
Self-vulcanizing tape
Vinyl tape
Vinyl tape
Cable tie
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