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Bulletin # 7695778 Rev. E
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Technical Publication
Jacketing Removal Procedure for Grounding Kit Installation
• 1 Hanger required every 1 m (3 ft) of vertical cable
FA-1923-STH Style Hangers for HFT208 and HFT406 series cables
Ground kits required at the top and bottom before entering the equipment / shelter / cabinet
Ground Kit UG12158-15B4-T is a universal solution for all HFF trunk cables.
Only use Tin Plated grounding kits
1. Score the jacketing 360º
2. Measure 51 mm (2 in) and repeat
3. Identify where the aluminum shielding overlaps, this will feel like a flat spot in the cable
4. Remove a section of jacketing between score marks
5. Lift edge of jacketing
6. Grab lifted edge of jacketing with a pair of pliers and roll on the cable
7. Remove excess adhesive with a piece of emery cloth
