Weatherproofing Kit for

Feeder Cable to
Jumper Cable Connection 2 Prepare the cable by removing any cable markers and drying the cable and
connectors. Starting at 2" (51mm) from the feeder connector, wrap the connection
with a layer of 3/4" (19mm) plastic tape. Overlap the tape to half-width and extend the
Connectors and Antennas
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Tighten the connection with a torque wrench to the wrapping 2" (51mm) beyond the jumper connector or plastic strain relief of a jumper.
proper torque value to ensure that correct internal NOTE: Do not remove the jumper strain relief.
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seals and surface contacts are made.
Plastic tape wrap

Connector
Torque
type
7-16 DIN 18 - 22 lb-ft (25-30 N•m)
N 15 - 25 lb-in (1.7-2.8 N•m)
Connector
coupling 2" 2"

3 4
Cut the rubber tape into three 12" (305mm) lengths for 2-1/4" Measure 2" (51mm) from the plastic tape on feeder connector to
(57mm), 1-5/8" (41mm), and 1-1/4" (32mm) to ½" (13mm) 2" (51mm) beyond the plastic tape or rubber tape fill on the jumper
connections. For 7/8" (22mm) to ½" (13mm) connections, cut three connector and cut three lengths of rubber tape to this distance.
Weatherproofing Kit Components Description 4" (102mm) lengths of tape. Form a tapered surface by starting with
3/4" X 66' black plastic tape two tapes that are folded to half-width and finishing with one full-width
2" X 20' black plastic tape tape and end at the plastic tape wrap.
Butyl rubber tape Rubber tape fill 2"
2"
Cut three lengths of rubber
Description tape to this distance
The use of this kit provides an additional moisture seal for cable connections. It
also prevents loosening of connections from vibration or other external stresses
which would eventually allow moisture penetration. The sealed connection is
Rubber tape wrap
suitable for typical exposed and buried cable applications. The kit can be used for
one or more connections depending on the configuration and cable type (refer to Lay the three rubber tapes
the Final Measurements table after step 5 of the Feeder Cable to Jumper Cable around the entire connection so
Connection section). that they overlap. Pull the tape
as needed for overlap. Press
Introduction the tapes together along the
The application of sealing materials to antenna cable connections protects them overlaps
from weather conditions. These include moisture penetration and loosening of
connections from vibrations caused by strong winds.

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The manufacturer recommends weatherproofing these connections according to Wrap the connection with a layer Final Measurements
the following procedures. Standard weatherproofing tapes both butyl and plastic of the 2" (51mm) tape and then Connection Cable Connections
electrical tapes, are applied to the following: three continuous layers of the 3/4" (19 A B C*
type diameter per kit
• Main feeder cable-to-jumper cable connection mm) plastic tape. Overlap each tape to
• Jumper cable-to-antenna connection half-width and extend the wrapping 2" 2-1/4" to 1/2" 2-1/4" to 1/2" (57mm to 13mm) 2 8" 8" 24-5/8" (625mm)
Become thoroughly familiar with and apply the Installation Tips given here. (51mm) beyond the previous tape. Do 1-5/8" to 1/2" 1-5/8" to 1/2" (41mm to 13mm) 2 8" 8" 23-1/4" (591mm)
not stretch the tape.
Installation Tips 1-1/4" to 1/2" 1-1/4" to 1/2" (32mm to 13mm) 2 8" 8" 21-1/2" (546mm)
• When applied, the tape must be above 32°F (0°C) to ensure adhesion. Keep
tape warm by carrying in coat pockets close to your body. End of 2" plastic tape wrap 7/8" to 1/2" 7/8" to 1/2" (22mm to 13mm) 4 8" 8" 22-3/4" (578mm)
• Do not stretch the tape. Apply only enough tension to provide a smooth wrap.
1/2" to 1/2" 1/2" to 1/2" (13mm to 13mm) 12 8" 8" 21-7/8" (556mm)
(Too much tension may result in butyl extrusion to occur).
• Smooth each wrapped layer with your hands to ensure full adhesion. 7/8" to Device 7/8" to 1/2" (22mm to 13mm) 12 N/A N/A N/A
• Do not pull the tape to tear it - always cut it. Pulled tape eventually unravels,
decreasing protection. 1/2" to Device 1/2" to 1/2" (13mm to 13mm) 12 N/A N/A N/A
• In Moderately warmer climates where there will be long exposure to damaging
ultra violet (UV) rays, two or three extra layers of tape will provide additional
UV protection and secure butyl in position. Add one additional layer of 2" tape
for a total of two layers and add two additional layers of 3/4" tape for a total of 5 Start of 3/4" plastic tape wrap
layers.
• On vertical runs, the last wrap of 3/4" tape should
be wrapped from the bottom to the top. This Tape overlap A B
provides a shingle effect.
• Ensure vent or drain holes at the bottom of
the antenna or device are not covered with C*
weatherproofing tape.
• When wrapping tape, overlap the tape to half- * Dimension C is based on the longest assembled connector configuration for connection type
width as shown here:
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Jumper Cable to Antenna Connection

Due to the variability in design of base station antennas 2 Wrap the connector with a layer of 3/4" (19mm)
plastic tape, starting at 2" (50mm) below the 3 Cut a 6" (150mm) length of rubber tape. Expand
the width of the tape by stretching it so that it will 4 Start wrapping a layer Plastic wrap
of 2" (50mm) plastic
Cut

at the point of connector interface, special attention connector or plastic strain relief of a jumper. Overlap wrap completely around the connector and cable. tape 2" (50mm) below the
must be given to the application of weatherproofing the tape to half-width and extend the wrapping to the Wrap the tape around the cable connector and the rubber tape, overlapping at
flange of the antenna connector. Avoid making creases cable. Press the tape edges together so that there are half width. Finish the wrap
materials. The following illustrations demonstrate
or wrinkles. Smooth the tape edges. no gaps. Press the tape against the connection and at the flange of the antenna
the recommendations of the manufacturer in cases
cable. The tape should extend 2" (50mm) beyond the connector, reverse order to
where there is ample access to the connection and plastic tape on the jumper jacket. shingle. Repeat this process
where access is restricted. Plastic wrap Cut Smooth for second layer.
Stretch Rubber Wrap Smooth

1 Tighten the
connection
Tighten connection
5 Start wrapping three Plastic wrap
layers of 3/4" (19mm)
Cut
with a torque Antenna
wrench to the Start 2" plastic tape 2" (50mm)
proper torque below below the previous 2"
value to ensure (50mm) wrap, overlapping
that correct
Torque at half width. Finish the
internal seals and wrench wrap at the flange of the
surface contacts antenna connector.
are made.

Restricted Access
Where access to the antenna connector and jumper cable will be 2 Cut a 3-1/2" (90mm) length of
rubber tape. Expand the width
Rubber wrap
3 Start wrapping a layer of 2" (50mm)
plastic tape 1" (25mm) beyond the rubber
tape, overlapping at half width. Finish the
4 Start wrapping 3 layers of 3/4" (19mm)
plastic tape 2" (50mm) beyond the 2"
(50mm) tape, overlapping at half width.
restricted for taping, most of the jumper cable must be prepared of the tape by stretching it so that
before it is connected. it will wrap completely around the wrap at the connector coupling nut and cut Finish the wrap at the connector coupling nut.
Plastic wrap
connector body and cable. Wrap the tape. Repeat this process for a second Do not completely cover butyl adjacent to

1 Wrap the connector body the tape around the cable connector layer. Do not completely cover butyl adjacent coupling nut.
with a layer of 3/4" (19mm) of body and the cable. to coupling nut.
plastic tape starting at 2" (50mm) Do not tape the connector coupling Plastic wrap Plastic wrap
from the connector body. Overlap nut.
the tape to half-width. Press the tape edges together so
Do not tape the connector that there are no gaps. Press the
coupling nut. tape against the connector body and
Avoid making creases or wrinkles. cable. The tape should extend 2"
Smooth the tape edges. (50mm) beyond the plastic tape on
the jumper.

5 Connect the jumper

cable to the antenna
Tighten connection
6 Start wrapping one layer of 3/4" (19mm) plastic tape 1" (25mm)
at the connector coupling nut, overlapping at half width. Finish 7 Cut a 2" (50mm) length of rubber tape.
Expand the width of the tape by stretching 8 Wrap two layers of 2" (50mm) plastic tape and then
three layers of 3/4" (19mm) plastic tape to complete the
connector. Tighten the the wrap at the flange of the antenna connector. it so that it will wrap completely around the wrapping. Start each wrap 2" (50mm) from the previous wrap
connection with a torque The tape can be applied in one or more strips if necessary. A coupling nut (do not apply rubber tape to and finish each wrap at the flange of the antenna connector.
Antenna
wrench to the proper torque strip can be coiled onto an applicator such as a pencil. Apply only barrel of antenna). Wrap the tape around Apply Apply Completed
value to ensure that correct enough tension to get good adhesion and keep the tape smooth. the cable connector. Press the tape edges wide tape narrow tape Wrapping
internal seals and surface together so that there are no gaps. Press the
Hold roll and Apply tape Uncoil tape
contacts are made. tape against the connector body.
Torque push tape in strips from pencil Rubber wrap
wrench

Connector coupling
Connector type Torque Note: When removing the weatherproofing from connections, take
7-16 DIN 18 - 22 lb-ft (25-30 N•m) precautions to not cut through the jacket of the coaxial cable. If the
jacket is cut, the rewrapping should start at the point of the exposed
N 15 - 25 lb-in (1.7-2.8 N•m) copper outer conductor.

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