Firetide HotPort 5020, Installation Manual

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Weatherproof procedures
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Note:
To make a strong watertight connection, keep a high level of tension in the
butyl mastic when you stretch it over the cable and connector.
6. Tightly wrap a layer of mastic tape over the electrical tape. Make a 40%
overlap on each turn. Start from the base of the unit to at least 2.5 cm (1
inch) of the cable.
7. Wrap a layer of electrical tape (smooth side out, sticky side in) over the
mastic tape.
8. Wrap a second layer of electrical tape over the first layer of electrical tape.
The lightning arrestor connections are ready for installation in an outdoor
environment.