Appendix B - Technical Reference
150-458-100-05
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February 23, 2000
HRE-458 List 1, List 1B, and List 2
1
Strip sufficient length of outer jacket, aluminum shield, and mylar sheath from the cable stub
(see
2
Strip the main cable as required by the cable manufacturer.
3
Install shield bonding connectors in accordance with standard practices.
4
To avoid split pairs, tie or band the ends of the group 1 and group 2 pairs. Cut off pair ends and the cable butt
to aid in the removal of grease.
5
Separate pairs between the tied ends and the cable butt to aid in the removal of grease.
6
Remove grease by wiping the tied ends and the cable butt with a clean cloth or paper towel.
7
Keep cable pairs dry and cover the exposed splice to protect it from the elements if it is left unattended prior
to completion.
In this document the cable butt is considered to be the end of the cable stub most distant from
the enclosure.
When the air temperature is low, warm the cable pairs to aid in removing grease by cleaning
the stub in a heated enclosure or by using a heat gun to apply warm air to the pairs. Avoid
applying excessive heat which could deform the insulation on the pairs.
