4-20 Installing the OSP cables
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Procedure 4-5
Applying a moisture barrier to the air-core cable
This procedure explains how to apply a moisture barrier to air-core cables
pulled into the S800A cabinet.
Note: A moisture barrier is only applied to air-core cable. Disregard this
procedure if you are using filled cable.
Precautions
The following safety precautions should be observed at all times during the
cable sheath bonding and grounding procedures:
• No equipment should be installed until the cabinet is firmly secured to its
mounting pad, as described in Chapter 2, “Installing the cabinet”.
• Do not open the front or rear doors unless the cabinet is firmly secured to
the mounting pad.
Prerequisites
Ensure that Procedure 4-1 on page 4-4 through Procedure 4-4 on page 4-16
have been completed.
Tools required
There are no special tools required to perform this procedure.
Material required
• encapsulating material as per Bell System Practices (BSP) Section
631-600-305 Issue 1, November 1972 or the procedure enclosed in the
8962 Multi-mold package
• electrical tape
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CAUTION
Safety hazard
Always follow all the recommended safety procedures when
performing these steps.