3M Scotchcast 3817 User manual

January 2011
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3M™ Scotchcast™
Encapsulation/Cable Capping Kit 3817
Instructions
1. Clean all cable surfaces that compound will contact.
Use of 3M™ Service Wire Cleaning Kit 4415 is
recommended.
Fold all connectors back
beyond exposed shield.
Thoroughly scuff
and clean 4" (102 mm)
5/8"
16 mm
1/4"
6 mm
1 1/4"
32 mm
Figure 1
2. If splicing, see Figure 1.
3. Connect shields per system standard procedure. Splice
conductors and fold back connectors as shown.
4. Center splice bundle in cross arm of "T" foam spacer
(Fig. 2).
Scuff 4"
(102 mm)
(1)
(2)
(3) Fold 1,2,3 over splice
Figure 2
5. Fold base of spacer over splice bundle. Overlap both
"T" arms over splice bundle. Apply 3M™ Scotchmate™
Hook and Loop Fastener.
6. Below 60°F-warm compound by holding in hands,
etc. Above 60°F-use compound immediately. To mix:
Grasp clear end of the closed mixing bag and squeeze
compound toward center barrier (Fig. 3). Completely
separate barrier and thoroughly mix by squeezing back
and forth 30-40 times to reach uniform color. Strip
compound from corners during this process.
Figure 3
7. Cut off top of bag 3/4" from top. Open carefully with
sliding action and insert splice into bag.
8. Squeeze or fold bottom of bag around splice, removing
air and covering spacer with compound. Wrap vinyl
tape upwards from spacer to cable (Fig. 4).
Figure 4

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m CAUTION
Contains isocyanates, may cause skin sensitization. May be irritating to the
skin and eyes. Avoid eye and repeated skin contact. Use only in well ventilated
areas. Avoid repeated and prolonged breathing of vapor. In case of eye contact
immediately flush eyes with plenty of water and obtain medical attention. In case
of skin contact, wash with soap and water. Launder contaminated clothing before
reuse. Do not induce vomiting if ingested. Get medical attention.