3M 7684-S-8 manual Shield Wire

13.0Install Ground Braid

13.1Select a Scotch® Mastic Strip 2230 from kit and remove white release liners. Using light tension, apply a

single wrap of mastic around the cable semi-conductive jacket 1/4" (6 mm) from shield wires (Figure 19). Cut off excess.

1/4	(6 mm)
	Semi-Con
	Shield Wires
1 ST Scotch® Mastic Strip 2230

Figure 19

13.2Position preformed ground braid with short tail directly over cut edge of folded back shield wires. Position long tail of ground braid, extending over cable semi-conductive jacket with solder block over mastic strip (Figure 20). Secure ground braid to cable semi-conductive jacket 4 1/2" (114 mm) from cable semi-con edge using vinyl tape (Figure 20).

NOTE: Position vinyl tape with care, it also serves as a marker for positioning the termination.

4 1/2	(114 mm)
	Semi-Con Edge
	Shield Wire
	Ground Braid
	Solder Block
	1ST Scotch® Mastic Strip 2230
Vinyl Tape Marker

Figure 20

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