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REPLACE WATERPROOFING ON EXTERNAL CONNECTORS
1.
Wrap rubber tape around cables (6) and connectors (7), approximately one inch beyond the edge of the metal
connector shell, stretching tightly as you go.
2.
Continue wrapping rubber tape around cables (6) and past opposite end of connector (7), stretching tight to make
a tight seal, and overlapping the previous layer by approximately 75%.
3.
Cut rubber tape with knife.
4.
Apply a second layer of tape by repeating steps 1, 2 and 3.
5.
Wrap electrical tape around cable approximately one inch below the edge of the rubber tape.
a.
Stretch slightly, not allowing any wrinkles or gaps in tape.
b.
Continue wrapping electrical tape around cable and connector, overlapping previous layer by 50%.
6.
Cut tape with knife.
7.
Apply a second layer by repeating steps 4, 5 and 6.
8.
Continue past the first layer approximately one inch. The final three wraps should not be stretched in order to
prevent unravelling.
9.
Cut tape with knife.
10. Apply two coats of Scotch-Kote on electrical tape, covering completely, and extending onto cable (6) 1/2 inch.
Allow to dry between coats.
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END OF WORK PACKAGE
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