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13.2 Position pre-formed 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 19). Secure ground braid to cable semi-conductive jacket 3 1/2" (89 mm) from cable semi-con edge
using vinyl tape (Figure 19).
NOTE: Position vinyl tape with care, it also serves as a marker for positioning the termination.
Shield Wires
Ground Braid
Solder Block
Semi-Con Edge
1ST Scotch® Mastic Sealing Strip 2230
Vinyl Tape Marker
3 1/2" (89 mm)
Figure 19
13.3 Wrap ground braid around cable shield wires one complete wrap, trim excess to prevent overlap and secure in
place with constant force spring. Wrap spring in same direction as ground braid (Figure 20). Cinch (tighten) the
spring after wrapping the final winding.
13.4 Select second Scotch® Mastic Strip 2230 from kit and remove white release liners. Apply a second Single
wrap of mastic over solder block on ground braid and previously applied mastic (Figure 20). Cut off excess.
Shield Wires
Constant Force Spring
Ground Braid
1STScotch® Mastic Sealing Strip 2230
Solder Block
2ND Scotch® Mastic Sealing Strip 2230
Ground Braid Leg
Trim
Cable
Wire
Shield
Figure 20