3M 78-8126-0432-6-A, 5797A-MT manual Splice is complete

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6.5Apply two half-lapped layers of 4" wide 2229 tape over applied vinyl tape in splice center. Overlap ends of Cold Shrink jacket tubes 2" (51 mm).

6.6Cover the applied 2229 mastic with two half lapped layers of 88 tape.

6.7Overwrap the entire splice with a minimum of two half lapped layers of Armorcastwrap.

Tear open the top end of the foil Armorcast material container and fill foil container half full with water.

Squeeze the container four or five times allowing the water to penetrate the roll. Pour out water, remove roll from foil container and immediately apply to splice area.

Bind the final wrap in place with vinyl tape.

Note: Wear rubber gloves provided when handling ArmorcastWrap. The resin contains a black die that will stain human skin.

ArmorcastWrap can be applied first and then sprayed with water to activate the curing system It will also cure from moisture in the air in humid conditions.

6.8Splice is complete.

2229 mastic

tape

88vinyl tape

Armorcast

wrap

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Contents Cold Shrink QS-III Contents Kit Contents Prepare CableAluminum Place Components on Cable Cable endInstall Splice Mm measured from the Center of connectors78-8126-0432-6-A Install Armor Continuity If Cable is Armored Install Splice Jacket Splice is complete Crimping Tool Die Sets number of crimps/end Electrical Products Division