Terrasat IBUC 3, Operation Manual

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Operations Manual: Installation
Engineered to Endure
Water-Resistant Wrap
Terrasat recommends applying water - resistant wrap (such as mastic tape) to all
outdoor connectors to prevent the entry of water and subsequent water damage. Mastic
tapes are designed to flow and self - heal if cut or punctured. When applied spirally with
the proper tension, mastic tapes form a tight continuous coating that permits little or no
moisture absorption or penetration. Terrasat provides water - resistant sealing tape for
Type - F and Type - N connectors.
Apply the mastic tape, as follows:
1. Ensure that all connectors are firmly tightened, dry, and free from all grease, dust,
and dirt.
2. Cut the mastic tape to the desired size. The tape should be long enough to cover the
connector completely.
3. Center the tape on the connector to be sealed and wrap the tape in a tight spiral
around the connector using a 50% overlap. Squeeze the tape tightly and ensure that
both ends of the tape have formed around the connector and the cable with any
gaps.
Apply the tape to all connectors that may be exposed to moisture.
Applying the Anti - Seize Lubricant
Terrasat recommends applying anti - seize lubricant to screws and bolts that could be
exposed to weathering or corrosive environments. The lubricant prevents galling,
seizing, and corrosion during assembly and aids in future disassembly. A 5 g pouch of
Permatex anti - seize lubricant is included with the installation kit for this purpose.
To apply the anti - seize lubricant,
1. Wear appropriate person protection equipment to avoid contact with skin and eyes.
This includes safety glasses, neoprene or nitrile gloves, and clothing sufficient to
limit skin exposure.
2. Ensure that mating surfaces (screw holes) are clean, dry and free of dirt, debris, or
loose surface rust.
3. Use a brush or lint - free cloth to apply a think coat of anti - seize to the screws and
bolts that require protection, as shown in Figure 3.7 . The anti - seize should be
applied right down to the base of the threads.