3.9
Closure Reentry:
a. Remove hose clamps from closure and end caps. Remove any tape from end caps.
b. With a twisting motion, pull end caps from closure and slide down cable.
c. Grasping closure at one end, slowly separate halves from encapsulant. Do not use any tools to lever
against protective shell during reentry.
d. Remove cured encapsulant to expose protective shell.
e. Remove tape and sealant from protective shell ends and center section. Separate protective shell halves to
expose splices.
f. After completion of repair, reassemble as outlined in Sections 3.4 to 3.7. The protective shell can be
reused.
g. Place new 3M 4430 Spacer Web (3"W x 19"L) inside closure and reassemble closure as outlined in Section
3.8. End caps and sleeves can be reused.
Note:
Be sure that the 4430 Spacer Web does not block the fill ports.
h. Fill closure with new encapsulant as outlined in Sections 3.8f to 3.8j.
