Install Instructions

Installation Instructions
1. Straighten cable and cut the end squarely.
2. Pinch the end of the cable to round the end.
3. Prepare cable end to
5
⁄16⬙ center conductor,
1
⁄4⬙ dielectric
and braid, per instructions of commercially available drop cable
preparation tool (Fig. 1).
4. Ensure the center conductor is clean of any dielectric residue and the
braid ends are not wrapped around the center conductor. If cable is
messengered, remove webbing leaving cable jacket smooth for
connectorization.
5. For tri-shield or quad-shield, remove the outer foil. Fold back braid(s)
against the cable jacket ensuring all braid ends are uniform around
the jacket and not bunched or clumped (Fig. 1).
6. Apply the nut end of the connector to the prepared cable
to smooth dielectric (Fig. 2).
7. Insert the prepared cable end into the connector until the post meets
the fold in the braid of the cable (Fig. 3).
8. Rotate the connector back and forth while gently pushing it onto the
cable. Continue this action until the dielectric of the cable is flush with
the bottom of the connector nut (Fig. 4). NOTE: If during the process,
any braid wire becomes detached, remove to ensure proper
connectorization.
9. With the compression tool in the open position, place the connector
and cable into the tool by covering the plunger tip with the inside of
the connector nut, while ensuring the center conductor goes into the
clearance hole of the plunger tip (Fig. 6).
10. Compress the connector by closing the tool handle completely (Fig. 7).
11. Remove the compressed connector and Cable by opening the
tool handle, then pressing the outside split jaws.
12. Hand tighten the connector to the port, then tighten
to 30 inch-pounds with a torque wrench.
13. For weatherproof performance in outdoor applications, install a
Weather Seal to the port prior to installing the connector (Fig. 8).
Refer to the Weather Seal installation instructions.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Weather Seal
1
⁄4⬙
1
⁄4⬙
5
⁄16⬙
EX 59/6 CAT U
EX 59/6 CAT U