Andrew EASIAX CablePrep Tool User manual

Bulletin 237647
Installation Instructions
EASIAX® Cable
Prep Tool
for LDF4 Style Cable
Description
The EASIAX®Cable Prep Tool quickly cuts the cable
jacket and outer conductor in one operation. Cuts are
uniform and precisely spaced for accurate and easy
fitting of the connectors.
Each cutter blade is positioned off center so that
reversing the blade provides another cutting edge.
Thus, approximately 100 cuts can be made before
replacing the blade.
The cutter blades are easlily replaced by pulling off the
blade slot access cover. Removing the opposite cover
provides access to stored blades.
Ordering information:
• MCPT-L4 Tool and 5 blades
• MCPT-BK4 Blade Kit (5 blades) -- replacement blades
for MCPT-L4 tool
Blade slot
access cover
Conductor
cutter blade
Reinforced
polymer
construction
Jacket cutter
blade
Corrugation
guide holds
cable in correct
cutting position
Blade storage
access cover Steel hinge pin
ensures smooth
operation
CAUTION. Be careful when handling the Cable
Prep Tool to avoid accidental contact with the cutter
blades.
MCPT-L4 tool may be used to prepare cable for the
following type connectors
All standard One-piece Ring Flare
and following L4PDF-RPC L4PDM-RC
L4PNM-C L4PDM-RPC L4PNM-RC
L4NM-C L4PNF-RPC L4PNF-RC
L4PNF-C L4PNM-RPC
L4NM-HC L4PDR-RPC
L4PNM-HC
L4PDF-RC

Notice
The installation, maintenance, and removal of antenna
systems requires qualified, experienced personnel.
Andrew installation instructions are written for such
personnel. Antenna systems should be inspected once
a year by qualified personnel to verify proper
installation, maintenance, and condition of equipment.
Andrew disclaims any liability or responsibility for the
results of improper or unsafe installation practices.
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Remove about 1" (25 mm) of the jacket from the
cable end by scoring and slicing the jacket.
Position the tool on the cable so that the corrugation
guide is about 1/2" (13 mm) from the cable end.
1
Lightly squeeze the tool halves together and rotate
the tool clockwise (as viewed from the cable end)
three or four revolutions to score the outer
conductor. Then, firmly squeeze and rotate the tool until
the cut section falls away. Note: Keep a firm and
constant grip on the tool. Do not release the tool during
rotation because this will result in an uneven cut.
Proceed to the connector installation bulletin.
2
Pull off the cut conductor. Slit and peel the scored
section of jacket.
3