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8.3 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 11). Cinch (tighten) the
spring after wrapping the final winding.
8.4 Select second Scotch® Mastic Sealing 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 11). Cut
off excess.
Shield Wires
Constant Force Spring
Ground Braid
1ST Scotch® Mastic Sealing Strip 2230
Solder Block
2ND Scotch® Mastic Sealing Strip 2230
Ground Braid Leg
Trim
Cable
Wire
Shield
Figure 11
8.5 Wrap two highly stretched half-lapped layers of electrical grade vinyl tape around mastic seal, constant force
spring and exposed shield wires (Figure 12).
NOTE: Take care not to cover exposed semi-con insulation shield. A minimum of 3/4" (19 mm) must be exposed.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR CLOTH OR PAPER SEMI-CON INSULATED SHIELD: In cables with cloth or paper
semi-conductive shields, it is recommended the shield be over wrapped with one half-lapped layer of highly
stretched semi-conductive rubber tape such as Scotch® Electrical Semi-Conducting Tape 13.
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 12