MIL-STD-2042-2B(SH)
1. SCOPE
METHOD 2G1
BOF CABLE ENTRANCE TO EQUIPMENT VIA NYLON STUFFING TUBES
1.1 Scope. This method describes the procedures for BOF cable entry to fiber optic cable topology and other equipment through nylon stuffing tubes.
2. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.
2.1 The equipment and materials in table 2G1-I shall be used to perform this procedure:
TABLE 2G1-I. Equipment and materials.
|
Description |
Quantity |
Safety glasses |
1 |
Ruler |
1 |
Deburring tool (or equivalent) |
1 |
Paint scraper |
1 |
Emery cloth |
As required |
Cable jacket stripping tool (NAVSEA DWG 6872811-08 or equal) |
1 |
Kevlar shears (NAVSEA DWG 6872811-16 or equal) |
1 |
Open end wrench (sized to fit locknut) |
1 |
Spanner wrench (sized to fit cap) |
1 |
Primer (type to suit metal) |
As required |
Talc (soap stone) |
As required |
RTV silicone rubber (Silastic 731731 or equal) |
As required |
Alcohol bottle with alcohol/2-propanol |
1 |
Wipes |
As required |
Canned air (or compressed air) |
As required |
3. PROCEDURE.
3.1 Safety summary. The following safety precautions 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.
NOTE: Packing assemblies and "O"-rings are not furnished with stuffing tubes. They must be ordered separately by the installing activity to suit installations.
Step 1 - Select the recommended stuffing tube, packing and "O"-ring in accordance with tables 2G1-II and 2G1-III.
2G1-1 METHOD 2G1
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