Cable Splicing - CommScope ONECELL RP5200 Hardware Installation Manual

Appendix D Cable installation and power separation guidelines
Use the split grommet provided. Once it is in place, coat it with silicone to ensure the
connector is sealed.
Figure D-4.

Cable splicing

Some cables are run in one piece from source to destination and have connector
terminations. In other cases, two shorter pieces of cable need to be spliced together.
When a cable is run to outdoor devices, you should take measures to ensure that cables
are properly protected against moisture entering the cable. This is especially important
when the jacket is stripped back from the wires.
Some cables are gel filled and the termination includes cleaning the excess gel and
blocking the end with silicone sealant to prevent future leakage. A typical blocking
method uses a 2 cm length of
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Assembling the connector on the RP end
Fill all space inside the tubing with B-sealant.
Alpha Wire PVC-105-2 tubing or equivalent.
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