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Fig. 5b
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Waterproofing the Cable to Node Connections
Waterproofing the connection of the cable to the lighning suppres-
sor and the lightning suppressor to the Firetide node is essentially
the same process as the antenna connector.
Step 5
Wrap a layer of electrical tape, STICKY SIDE OUT, around the supres-
sor-to-node connection, as shown in Figure 5b and 5c. Repeat for
the cable-to-suppressor connection.
Step 6
Using plenty of tension, tightly wrap a layer of butyl rubber splicing
(mastic) tape over the electrical tape. Overlapping the tape about
40% on each turn, start from base of unit and extend at least one
(1) inch on to the cable sheath, as shown in Figure 6.
The key to a good watertight connection is to maintain a high level
of tension and stretch in the butyl rubber.
Step 7
Tightly
wrap two layers of electrical tape over the butyl mastic, sticky
side in, as shown in Figure 7.
Your system is weatherized. Don’t forget to leave a drip loop when
installing the Firetide node and antenna.
Fig. 5c
Fig. 5a
January 2009
