Installation and Initialization
QB.11-R Installation and Management
Installation Procedure
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Step 14: Weatherproof the Connectors
After you have fully assembled and tightened the cable, use the provided self-fusing, rubber-based tape strip and
electrical tape (not provided; Proxim recommends Scotch™ Super 33+ Vinyl Electrical Tape) to seal the connection, as
follows.
1. Remove the film liner from the rubber-based tape strip, and stretch the tape until it is approximately half of its original
width. This activates the self-fusing action of the tape, which will set up over time to create a single, waterproof mass.
2. Stretch and wrap the tape around the connector tightly, starting below the connector cap and against the unit and
wrapping in a clockwise direction. Wrap the tape once around the base of the connector cap (A). Continue to wrap the
tape spirally around the connector in a clockwise direction, maintaining a 50% width overlap (B). Continue wrapping
the tape spirally upward (C) until the tape extends onto the cable and you have used the entire length of tape. Seal the
tape tightly against the connector and the cable (D).
NOTE:
Be sure to wrap the tape in a clockwise direction; wrapping the tape in a counterclockwise direction may
loosen up the connector.
3. In the same manner as described in Step 2 above, apply a layer of black electrical tape (not provided) over the rubber-
based tape for further protection. Make sure the electrical tape also extends beyond the rubber-based tape to seal it.
4. Repeat the weatherproofing procedure for other connectors as appropriate.
A
B
C
D
Start below connector cap
Continue onto cable
