AN-80i
Installation Guidelines
70-00073-01-08-b
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May 27, 2011
3.2.2
Weatherproof the RF Connectors
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER WEATHERPROOFING CAN NOT BE
OVERSTRESSED.
Redline recommends sealing tapes designed for outdoor use:
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Scotch 2200 series of Vinyl Mastic rolls
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Scotch 130C Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape
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3M Scotch Super 88 Electrical Tape
These are heavy-duty weather, abrasion, and UV resistant tapes that can be purchased
at most hardware stores. Rubber mastic putty or duct sealing putty must also be used to
complete the weatherproofing. The professional installer may use his own
weatherproofing materials provided they are not silicon-based Redline does not
recommend silicon seal or glue as these materials are difficult to apply accurately (can
leave gaps) and are difficult to remove. Do not use PVC tape.
Both ends of the RF cable must be weatherproofed.
1.
Begin to wrap the splicing tape. Start as close to the AN-80 body as possible. Stretch
and wind the tape back along the connector housing making very sure there are no
gaps in the tape.
Figure 18: Weatherproofing - RF Cable Pt-1
2.
Continue to wrap the tape tightly along the cable.
Figure 19: Weatherproofing - RF Cable Pt-2
