MIL-STD-2042-lB(SH)
METHOD lAl
CABLE END SEALING
l. SCOPE.
l.l Scope. This method describes a procedure for conventional fiber optic cable and BOF cable end sealing during temporary and long-term storage to prevent water or other liquids from entering into the cable or damaging the fibers. For installed loose tube furcation cable end sealing refer to Method lEl.
2. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.
2.l The equipment and materials in table lAl-I shall be used to perform this procedure.
TABLE lAl-I. Equipment and materials.
Description |
Quantity |
Safety glasses |
l |
Emery cloth (or fine file) |
As required |
Ruler |
l |
Heat gun (Raychem 500B or equal) |
l |
Alcohol bottle with alcohol/2-propanol |
l |
End cap (Raychem SSC series or equal) |
l |
Wipes |
As required |
Canned air |
As required |
3. PROCEDURE.
3.l Safety Summary. The following safety precautions shall be observed:
a. Safety glasses shall be worn at all times when handling bare fibers.
b. Do not touch the ends of the fiber as they may be razor sharp. Wash your hands after handling bare fiber.
c. Observe warnings and cautions on the equipment and materials.
d. When visually inspecting an optical fiber, never stare into the end of a fiber connected to a laser source or LED.
e. Never look into the end of a BOF tube. Always wear approved safety glasses when handling BOF tubes that may be connected to a pressure source.
3.2 Procedure.
NOTE: End caps shall meet the requirements of MIL-I-8l765/l and table lAl- II. The cap interior shall be coated with a heat-activated adhesive.
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METHOD lAl
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