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13.5 Wrap two highly stretched half-lapped layers of electrical grade vinyl tape around mastic seal, constant force
spring and exposed shield wires (Figure 21).
NOTE: Take care not to cover exposed semi-con insulation shield. A minimum of 3/4" (19 mm) must be exposed.
Semi-Con
Constant Force Spring
Two Half-Lapped Layers of Electrical Grade Vinyl Tape
Shield Wires
Scotch® Mastic Sealing Strip 2230
Vinyl Tape Marker
1"(25 mm)
Figure 21
14.0 Install Lug or Connector
14.1 Check to insure the 3M™ Cold Shrink Silicone Rubber Termination QT–III assembly fits over the selected
lug or connector. If lug or connector (Figure 22) will not fit through the termination core, clean the insulation
(per Step 15.0) and slide termination on cable before installing lug or connector. do noT remoVe Core
aT ThiS Time.
Clearance
Connector/Lug
Figure 22
NOTE: Refer to pages 17-19 for 3M™ Connector and Lug crimping information.
NOTE: For Aluminum Conductors - Thoroughly wire brush conductor strands to remove aluminum oxide layer.
Immediately insert conductor into lug or connector barrel as far as it will go.
14.2 Position connector or lug and crimp according to manufacturers directions. Remove excess oxide inhibitor and
sharp crimp flashings following crimping.
15.0 Clean Cable Insulation and Lug or Connector Barrel Using Standard Practice
15.1 Wipe the cable insulation with one of the solvent saturated pads from the 3M™ Cable Cleaning Preparation Kit
CC–2. do noT allow SolVenT To TouCh Semi-Con inSulaTion Shield!
15.2 If abrasive must be used:
a. Use on insulation only. do noT uSe aBraSiVe on Semi-Con inSulaTion Shield!
b. Use only aluminum oxide abrasive; grit 120 or finer, included in 3M™ Cable Cleaning Preparation Kit CC-2.
c. Be careful not to reduce the cable insulation diameter below that allowed by the kit.