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9.2.4
Install the hose clamp around the cable bracket assembly and secure with an appropriate tool (socket wrench
size 6). Make sure the head of the hose clamp is positioned against the bracket.
9.2.5
Finalize with wrapping 2 layers PVC tape around the hose clamp.
9.3
Feeder cable aramid yarn strain relief
9.3.1
If the diameter is smaller than 9 mm (0.35”) or if the jacket is a thin jacket, add 5 wraps of self amalgamating silicon
tape. Stretch the tape up to 300% while wrapping the tape around the cable. Make sure the tape is wrapped where the hose
clamp will be positioned.
9.3.2
Cut the aramid yarn to a length of 12 cm +/- 1 cm (4.7”+/-0.4”).
9.3.3
Place the cable on the bracket with the jacket end aligned with the bracket edge. Route the subunits under the top
piece of the bracket. Wrap the aramid yarn around the stud. Place the metal plate and the nut over the stud and secure the
nut with an appropriate tool (M5-socket wrench size 8).
9.3.4
Install the hose clamp around the cable bracket assembly and secure with an appropriate tool (socket wrench
size 6). Make sure the head of the hose clamp is positioned against the bracket.
9.3.5
Finalize with wrapping 2 layers PVC tape around the hose clamp.
2
12 cm
4.7”
1
dia < 9mm
(dia < 0.35”)
or thin jacket
5 wraps
stretch upto
300%
4
PVC tape
2 turns
5
3
2
12 cm
4.7”
1
dia < 9mm
(dia < 0.35”)
or thin jacket
5 wraps
stretch upto
300%
4
PVC tape
2 turns
5
3
10
Feeder cable installation
10.1 Port reducers
Port reducers are installed above and below the Octopus gel seal. Depending the cable diameter, the port reducer should
remain or removed.
If the cable diameter is larger than 8 mm (0.32”): remove both port reducers
10.1.1
Lift up the two port reducers at the both sides of the Octopus gel seal (no tools needed).
10.1.2
Remove both parts.
2
cable diameter < 8 mm (0.32”): remain
cable diameter > 8 mm (0.32”): remove
Rear
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