7
Install the Octopus
™
gel blocks
One Octopus
™
gel block must be installed in the cover, another in the base.
1
2
1 Install the Octopus
™
gel block with the plastic support of the gel block facing downwards. Push on the gel block
until it is secured by the attachment points on the housing.
2 The Octopus
™
gel blocks are correctly installed.
8
Feeder cable
8.1
Feeder cable preparation
Note:
For cables with a diameter smaller than 6 mm (0.24 Inches) use one of the following cable retention kits:
TC-1466-IP (Cable retention: Aramid), TC-1468-IP (Cable retention: Jacket (Mclip)) or TC-1469-IP (Cable retention:
Rigid strength member).
Important:
The midspan opening of the cable should be in all cases as explained in table below.
8.1.1
Prepare cable
1
2
3
4
N.°
Description
Preparation
1
Jacket
• ENDCUT: Make a midspan of 130 +/-5 cm (51.2 +/-2 Inches).
• MIDCUT: Make a midspan of minimum 200 +/-5 cm (78.7 +/-2
Inches).
• CABLE END: remove the jacket over a distance of 130 +/-5 cm
(51.2 +/-2 Inches)
2
Rigid Strength members
Leave 4 +/-0,5 cm (1.6 +/-0.2 Inches) (or verify with bracket).
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