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5.1.2
Mid-sheath - ribbon central core
Inline Express (thru) configuration
Preparation of Ribbon Central Core Tube shielded/unshielded.
5.1.2.1
Remove
56”
of outer sheath. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
5.1.2.2
Cut strength member(s)
1¾”
from end of sheath openings. See Figure 3.
5.1.2.3
Remove core tube from ribbon leaving
½”
core tube measured from the cable sheath opening. See Figure 3.
5.1.2.4
Cut two
½”
pieces of black felt tape and wrap around each core tube.
Note: Steel strength members may be temporarily bent apart to aid in application of tape. See photos 9-11.
Photo 9
Photo 10
Photo 11
5.1.2.5
Cut 2 pieces of spiral wrap, one
5”
and one
10”
in length.
5.1.2.6
Wrap the
5”
section of spiral wrap around ribbon entering from the
left side
of closure so that it wraps around the
½”
core tube.
5.1.2.7
Wrap the
10”
section of spiral wrap around ribbon entering from the
right side
of closure.
5.1.2.8
Secure each spiral wrap to core tube with cable tie. See photos 12-14.
Note: Straighten steel strength members back into original position.
Photo 12
Photo 13
Photo 14
If cable is shielded and to be grounded, proceed to
Section 6
.
Proceed to
Section 7
to assemble cable retention hardware.
