User's Guide Part 2

Cable connection procedures Chapter 5 Installation
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UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Feb 2010
To ground the supported Superior Essex cable to a metal tower or mast, proceed as
follows:
Procedure 5-7 Ground the drop cable
1
Remove 60mm (2.5inches) of the drop cable outer jacket.
2
Cut 38mm (1.5 inches) of rubber tape (self amalgamating) and fit to the ground
cable lug. Wrap the tape completely around the lug and cable.
3
Fold the ground wire strap around the drop cable screen. Fit cable ties and tighten
with pliers.