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8.3 Wrap ground braid around cable shield wires one complete wrap, trim excess to prevent overlap and secure in place
with constant force spring. Wrap spring in same direction as ground braid (Figure 12). Cinch (tighten) the spring after
wrapping the final winding.
8.4 Select second Scotch
®
Mastic Strip 2230 from kit and remove white release liners. Apply a second SINGLE WRAP
of mastic over solder block on ground braid and previously applied mastic (Figure 12). Cut off excess.
Shield Wires
Constant Force Spring
Ground Braid
Solder Block
Ground Braid Leg
Trim
Cable
Wire
Shield
1st Scotch
®
Mastic Strip 2230
2nd Scotch
®
Mastic Strip 2230
Figure 12
8.5 Wrap two highly stretched half-lapped layers of electrical grade vinyl tape around mastic seal, constant force spring and
exposed shield wires (Figure 13).
NOTE: Take care not to cover exposed semi-con insulation shield. A minimum of 1" (25 mm) must be exposed.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR CLOTH OR PAPER SEMI-CON INSULATION SHIELD
In cables with cloth or paper semi-conductive shields, it is recommended the shield be over-wrapped with one
half-lapped layer of highly stretched semi-conductive rubber tape, such as Scotch
®
Electrical Semi-Conducting Tape 13.
Semi-Con
Constant Force Spring
Two Half-Lapped Layers of Electrical Grade Vinyl Tape
Shield Wires
Vinyl Tape Marker
1-1/2" (38 mm)
Scotch
®
Mastic Strip 2230
Figure 13