Installation Manual

1027144–0001 Draft – Revision D.01 Terminating the IFL cable C–5RT installation
5. Using a razor knife, carefully slit the outer jacket as shown
in figure C-4.
Cut around the cable; then cut from the cable end to the first
cut. Cut completely through the jacket, but do not cut into
the braid.
6. Using the razor knife or a pair of diagonal cutters, lift the
jacket and peel it away as shown in figure C-4.
Remove jacket.
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2
5/8 inch
(16 millimeters)
Figure C-4 Cutting and removing the jacket
7. Check:
- Braid for nicked or broken strands
- Dielectric end for a straight cut
- Center conductor for nicks and a straight cut
If you see significant damage to the braid, dielectric, or
conductor, you must cut the cable and start over. (Start
with step 1.)