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Inner Jacket Removal
1. Mark where jacket is to be cut by wrapping
tape around the cable as a guide. Use a
knife to longitudinally cut back inner jacket
appropriate distance. Leave inner jacket on
where possible for additional protection.
An adequate length of free conductor
should be provided per NEC/CEC. Only
cut 50% into jacket. Be careful not to cut
insulation. (Figure 17)
2. Cut through inner jacket at very end of the
cable, then pull apart and peel back inner
jacket to end of longitudinal cut. (Figure 18)
3. Pull inner jacket up at end of longitudinal
cut while cutting in a circular manner. Pull
off inner jacket. Inspect insulation for any
damage. (Figure 19)
Figure 17
Figure 18
Figure 19
