MIL-STD-2042-1 Fiber Optic Cable Topology Installation Standard Methods For Naval Ships Cables Part 1 Of 7 PartsThis standard provides detailed methods for fiber optic cable selection, handling, marking, and repair.

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FIGURE lBl-l8. Tape contoured to cable.

Step 6 - Cut the cable jacket repair sleeve to the proper length (see table lBl-VII.)

Step 7 - CAUTION: Do not overheat the cable. The jacket should be just warm to the touch. Prolonged exposure of the jacket to temperatures above l60oC (320oF) may damage the cable jacket.

Hold the heat gun approximately l00 mm (4 in) away from the cable and apply heat to all parts of the cable jacket to which the repair sleeve is to be applied.

Step 8 - Remove the protective release tape from both flaps of the sleeve to expose the surfaces of the contact adhesive.

Step 9 - Place the sleeve around the cable so that the sealant side of the sleeve is next to the cable, align the sleeve side edges, and press

the contact surfaces together along the full length of the sleeve (see figure lBl-l9).

Contact surfaces pressed together

FIGURE lBl-l9. Assembled sleeve.

Step l0 -CAUTION: Do not over heat the cable. Prolonged exposure of the

jacket to temperatures above l60oC (320oF) may damage the cable jacket.

Discontinue heating of the tape and allow the cable jacket to cool

before reheating if the cable jacket shows any signs of bubbling.

Center the repair sleeve over the damaged area. Hold the heat gun approximately l00 mm (4 in) away and heat the center by applying heat evenly around the sleeve until it shrinks over cable (see figure lBl-

20). Working towards one end, shrink the sleeve to the cable until

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