3M 7623-T-110, 7626-T-110, 7622-T-110, 7624-T-110, 7625-T-110 manual 1st Scotch Mastic Strip

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

1st Scotch® Mastic Strip 2230

Figure 19

13.2Position 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 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

13.3Wrap 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 21). Cinch (tighten) the spring after wrapping the final winding.

13.4Select 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 21). Cut off excess.

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