Weatherproof
outdoor connections with waterproof butyl tape, as shown in the following
photos:
Note: The illustrations in this appendix depict Enclosure
A; however, weatherproofing also should be applied to Enclosure B units.
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The
following photo depicts the connector before weatherproofing. You will add three layers of tape; one 6-inch
strip of butyl tape and two 6-inch strips of electrician’s tape are required.
- First, wrap the connector using the first strip
of electrician’s tape, as shown in photos 2, 3, and 4. This serves as a base for the butyl tape,
letting you remove the butyl tape easily when necessary.
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Next, in the same manner, apply a layer of butyl
tape over the electrician’s tape, as shown in photos 5 through 8.
- Finally, apply a layer of black electrician’s
tape over the butyl tape for further protection, as shown in photos 9 and 10;
the butyl tape alone is not UV protected.