Splicing Twisted or Shielded Cable
Twisted/shielded cable is used in order to protect wiring from
electrical noise. Two-conductor cable of this construction is used
between the radio and the Delco-Bose® speaker/amplifier units
and other applications where low level, sensitive signals must be
carried. Follow the instructions below in order to repair the
twisted/shielded cable.
1. |
Remove the outer
jacket (1). Use care not to cut into the drain wire of the
mylar tape. |
2. |
Unwrap the tape. Do not remove
the tape. Use the tape in order to rewrap the twisted conductors
after the splice is made. |
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Note: Apply the mylar
tape with the aluminum side inward. This ensures good electrical
contact with the drain wire.
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4. |
Re-assemble the cable.
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Rewrap the conductors with the
mylar tape. If the mylar tape is damaged, use 3M product AL-36FR to
replace the damaged mylar tape. |
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Use caution not to wrap the
drain wire in the tape (1). |
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Follow the splicing
instructions for copper wire and splice the drain wire.
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Wrap the drain wire around the
conductors and tape with electrical tape to replace the outer
insulation. |
5. |
Tape over the entire cable.
Use a winding motion when you apply the tape. |
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