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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
1
ST
Scotch
®
Mastic Strip 2230
Solder Block
2
ND
Scotch
®
Mastic Strip 2230
Ground Braid Leg
Trim
Cable
Wire
Shield
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.
Semi-Con
Constant Force Spring
Two Half-Lapped Layers of Electrical Grade Vinyl Tape
Shield Wires
Scotch
®
Mastic Strip 2230
Vinyl Tape Marker
1 1/2 (38 mm)
Figure 13