Note:
Where the cable leaves the cable rack, the cable must be protected with fiber
paper throughout the system.
5.2.1 Recommended Tools
Oracle tools should be labeled "Property of ORACLE" with either a press-on Field Tool
Identification label or Field Tool Identification wrap.
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Safety glasses
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Multimeter
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Lacing cord
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Cable cutters
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Cable stripper
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Crimping tool, embossing dies
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Socket wrench set with 1/4-inch or 3/8-inch drive or open end wrenches
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Heat-shrink gun (hot air blower)
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Torque wrench
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Fiber paper
Note:
It is a requirement that when mating dissimilar metals non oxidizing grease is
used between them as a corrosion inhibitor.
Apply the cable tags provided with the system to both ends of the supply and
1.
return cables.
Ensure that power is off at the central office power distribution board for the
2.
circuits being wired.
Use a multimeter.
Remove the clear plastic cover from the back of the fuse and alarm panel.
3.
Run, form, and dress the cable from the power distribution board, over the cable
4.
racks, to the fuse and alarm panel.
Strip the cable ends, slide a one-inch length of clear heat-shrink tubing over and
5.
past the portion of stripped cable.
Apply non oxidizing grease to the stripped end of the cable, and install the lug.
6.
The stripped cable must fill lug completely to the end of the barrel of the lug and
be visible in the end window of the lug.
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Installing Power Cables
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