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5.3.4 Wire Rope to Leak Detection Cables
The following steps apply in general to all sensor and jumper cables. However, there may be slight
variations to the steps presented depending on the cable selected. For example, the jumper cables have
an outer jacket but no plastic overbraid, while the TFH cable has both a jacket and an overbraid.
Step A Extend the 7-strand 1/8" [3 mm] wire rope for splicing. Cut the end so all strands are even.
Step B Unravel 8" [200 mm] of the wire rope into two sections to form a "Y" with three adjacent spiral
strands on one side and four strands on the other side.
Step C Extend approximately 5' [1.5 m] of cable for the splice. Form a small loop in the shape of a "U" 5'
from the end of the cable and tape it in place tightly. Do not kink the cable when forming the "U"
(Skip this step with jumper cables.)
Step D Cut the end of the cable so the plastic overbraid, jacket, metallic braid, center conductor insulation,
and center conductor are flush at the end of the cable.
Step E Slide the plastic overbraid back over the sensor cable at least 24” [600 mm] and tape in place
tightly.