Cable Splicer
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Splices overhead, underground, or submarine multiple-conductor
cables used in telephone and telegraph communication and
electric-power transmission systems: Climbs utility poles or
towers, utilizes truck-mounted lift bucket, or descends into
sewers and underground vaults where cables are located.
Cuts
lead sheath from installed calbe to gain access to defective
cable connections, using hacksaw. Cuts and peels lead sheath and
insulation from nwely installed cables and conductors
preparatory to splicing.
Tests (traces or phases-out) each
conductor to identify corresponding conductors in adjoining
cable sections, according to electrical diagrams and
specifications, to prevent incorrect connections between
individual communication circuits or electric power circuits,
using test lamp or bell system. Cleans, tins, and splices
corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or by joining
ends with metal clips and soldering each cnonection.
Covers
conductors with insulating or fireproofing materials. Fits lead
sleeve around cable joint and wipes molten lead into joints
between slevee and cable sheath to produce moistureproof joint.
Fills completed sleeve with insulating oil. May work on
energized circuits to avoid interruption of servcie. May locate
and repair leaks in pressurized cable.
May work on board marine
craft when splicing underwater cable and be designated Jointer,
Submarine Cable (tel.
& tel.; utilities).
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Cable Splicer
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