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4.5 Position the splice body over connector area, aligning end of the splice body (not the core) at the center
of the tape marker. Slowly start to remove the splice core by pulling and unwinding the loose core end
counterclockwise, allowing only ¼" (6 mm) of the splice to shrink onto the tape marker. Carefully slide the
splice body off the tape marker by pulling and twisting until the entire tape marker is exposed. Continue
removing the core to complete the splice body installation
(Figure 15).
Note: The splice body ends must overlap onto the semi-con of each cable by at least 1/2" (13 mm).
Note: Do not push the splice body toward the tape marker as this may cause the end to roll under. If the end
does roll under, DO NOT use sharp-edged tools to pull it out as this could cut and damage the splice.
Unwind Counter-clockwise
Align splice body with tape marker
Figure 15
5.0 Connect Shielding
5.1 Remove the vinyl tape holding the shield sleeve on the rejacketing tube, and spread the shield sleeve out toward
the cable jacket.
Note: The 3M
™
Cold Shrink Integrated Splice Body includes a pre-installed ground braid for external
grounding on either side of the splice body. If not using the ground braid, it may be tied into the ground
system with the shield sleeve using constant force springs as shown below.
5.2 Hand-tighten the shield sleeve outward and secure it (along with the ground braid if not grounding externally)
to the neutral wires on either side of the splice using two constant force springs on each end between the
vinly tape at the jacket edge and the aluminum foil tape as shown. Trim excess ground braid if needed. Cinch
(tighten) the spring after wrapping the final winding
(Figure 16).
Ground Braid
Aluminum Foil Tape beneath Shield Sleeve
Constant Force Springs
Cable Jacket
Rejacketing Tube
Vinyl Tape
Figure 16
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