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Heating Cable Repair
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If heated section is polymer jacketed, place a 6.9
in (18 cm) length of small diameter and a 6.9 in
(18 cm) length of larger diameter heat shrinkable
tubing onto the end of the cable and move clear of
end; See Appendix F for sizes required and detailed
instructions.
6.9 in
(18 cm)
6.9 in
(18 cm)
Figure 49: Place heat shrink on cable
Check inside of end cap for burrs and if present,
remove with round file. Slide the end cap onto the
cable making sure the plug end (larger end) faces
outwards.
Figure 50: Place end cap on cable
Using side cutters, strip the sheath back about 3/8 –
1/2 in (9 – 13 mm) taking care to flare the sheath of
the cable slightly outward.
Note: See Appendix G for detailed instructions
on stripping cable sheath.
