MIL-STD-2042-1B(SH)
METHOD 1C1
BOF CABLE SPLICING
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This method describes procedures for splicing together two multi- tube BOF cable ends. This method is only applicable for the splicing of multi-tube BOF cables. This procedure should not be used to splice a damaged multi-tube cable if any of the tubes contain operational fibers.
2. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.
2.1 The equipment and materials in the tables located in the applicable sections of this method shall be used to perform these procedures.
3. PROCEDURE
3.1 Safety summary. The following safety procedures shall be observed:
a. Observe warnings and cautions on equipment and materials.
b. 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.
3.2.1 The equipment and materials in table 1C1-I shall be used to perform this procedure.
TABLE 1C1-I. Equipment and materials.
Description |
Quantity |
Cable jacket stripping tool (NAVSEA DWG 6872811-08 or equal) |
1 |
BOF cable cutter |
1 |
Tube cutter |
1 |
Kevlar shears (NAVSEA DWG 6872811-16 or equal) |
1 |
Pipe (metal or polymer, approved for shipboard use) |
As required |
Male threaded pipe adapter (compatible with pipe) |
2 |
Female threaded pipe adapter (compatible with pipe) |
2 |
Pipe cutter |
1 |
Heat gun (Raychem 5008 or equal) |
1 |
Heat shrink sleeving (Raychem SST-FR series or equal) |
As required |
Cold shrink sleeving (3M CST-S series or equal) |
As required |
Tape |
As required |
Tube coupler (A-A-59731 or equal) |
As required |
Wipes |
As required |
Alcohol bottle with alcohol/2-propanol |
1 |
1C1-1
METHOD 1C1
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