extronics iANT100, Operating Manual

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Operating Manual
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1. Split gland as Shown in Figure 1
2. Fit Entry Body into the iWAP enclosure. Hand-tighten, then using wrench
tighten a further ½ turn. DO NOT EXCEED MAX TORQUE FOR
ENCLOSURE
3. Slide Rear Assembly (Back Nut, Mid Cap and Union Nut) onto cable.
CABLE PREPARATION
1. Cut around circumference of cable, being careful not to cut into braid.
2. Slide cable sheath to expose 20-25mm of braid as shown in figure 2.
3. Check compound has not passed its "Use By" date..
Note Installation at
temperatures below 10

C should be avoided.
4. Trim any hardened pieces from ends of stick. Mix the compound by
rolling, folding and breaking. Ease mixing by cutting large sticks in half.
Fully mixed compound has a uniform yellow colour with no streaks.
5. Support the cable and Rear Assembly, holding them roughly concentric.
Starting at the middle, pack a small amount of compound around the
screen of the cable as shown in figure 3. Pressing and working the
compound into the braid.
6. Pack Compound around the cable to completely fill the Rear Assembly
cup. Build up compound around the outside of the cores, with a slight
taper & to approximately 40mm in length, as shown in figure 4
7. Pass the cable through and push compound into Entry Body until Rear
Assembly engages. Remove squeezed out compound as Screw Union
full turns onto Entry Body. Ensure that compound emerges at entry
thread, as per figures 7 and 8.
8. Clean off excess compound from Entry Body to allow withdrawal when
cured, as shown in figure 9.
9. Leave to cure for a minimum of 4 hours when working at 21ºC
10. To release and pull back joint for inspection, unscrew Union Nut
11. Hand-tighten Union Nut to remake joint. Then refer to table below and
tighten Union Nut using wrench to the given amount. Hold Mid Cap with
wrench and tighten Back Nut onto cable. Ensure seal makes full contact
with cable sheath, then tighten 1 extra turn
12. The equipment should not be energised until the compound has been
left to cure for at least 4 hours when working at 21ºC. See chart
‘Energising Time vs. Temperature’ for further guidance
HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNING
The resin used in the compound can cause eye and skin irritation. For your personal
protection, wear the gloves supplied while mixing and applying. The uncured
compound should not be allowed to come into contact with foodstuffs.
A COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY DATA SHEET PROVIDED BY THE COMPOUND
MANUFACTURER IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST