MIL-STD-2042-1B(SH)
METHOD 1D1
BOF CABLE FURCATION
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This method describes a procedure for furcating a multiple-tube BOF cable into an aggregate of single-tube BOF cables for distribution within the ship. This method is applicable to both seven-tube and nineteen-tube BOF cables.
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. PROCEDURES
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 1D1-I shall be used to perform this procedure.
TABLE 1D1-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 |
Heat gun (Raychem 5008 or equal) |
1 |
Tape sealant (Raychem SFTS-1 or equal) |
As required |
Heat shrink sleeves (Raychem SST-FR series or equal) |
As required |
Cold shrink sleeves (3M CST-S series or equal) |
As required |
Tube coupler (A-A-59731 or equal) |
As required |
Wipes |
As required |
Alcohol bottle with alcohol/2-propanol |
1 |
Canned air |
As required |
Tape |
As required |
Emery cloth |
As required |
1D1-1
METHOD 1D1
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