RP-II-CS8G [C]
18
Sheet 9 of 16
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CS8
10
.1
Removing Core
A. Grasp removal ring. Push ring against core flange and twist so that cutting teeth breaks tape on
both sides. Check that tape is broken.
B.
To remove core by hand:
Proceed to Step D.
To remove core using P6AT-CS2 Tool:
Insert one half of tool between removal ring and core
flange. Pry core slightly away from housing.
C. Insert second half of core removal tool between removal ring and core flange. Press handles
inwards to eject core.
D. Completely remove core from rubber housing by hand.
DO NOT
twist core while removing.
E. Separate core into two halves and clip any plastic rings that remain on cable.
Removal
Ring
A
B
C
D
10
.2
Preparing Metallic Shield
For Metallic Tape/LC Shielded
A. Install
jacket mastic
on cable jacket aligned with jacket
cutback.
B. Wrap tinned copper braid around exposed metallic
shield.
C. Align edge of solder block with jacket cutback.
D. Secure copper braid 3” back from end of jacket mastic
with zip tie or binding wire.
E. Unwind constant force spring over wrapped copper
braid as shown.
F. Tighten constant force spring by hand and wrap two
layers of PVC tape (in direction of spring) to secure.
G. Press solder block into jacket mastic.
For Strap/
Wire
Shielded
Cable
Go to Step 11
Constant Force Spring
Apply PVC tape here
Jacket Mastic
Tinned copper
braid wrapped
around exposed
tape shield
Solder Block
Binding Wire
or Zip Tie
