Galileo - VSAT Installation Training
CHAPTER 3
Hardware
Installation
CONNECTING & WATERPROOFING THE COAX
Once
the coax cables are ran, you will wrap the connectors to protect them
from weather. You will want to wait till the end
of the installation for waterproofing the connectors until you
know the cables are working to your satisifaction.
Warning - DO NOT USE DIELECTRIC GREASE INSIDE OF THESE FITTINGS
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Rubber tape is used to seal any connector.
Electrical Tape is used over the rubber tape to protect it from breaking down in the sun.
The snap-on connectors come with an O-Ring nut that is used to help seal the connectors.
Screw on an O-Ring nut as far at it will go on the LNB receiver.
Next, screw on one of the coax cables.
Slightly tighten this connection, but do not over-tighten it or you could damage the LNB.
Now tighten the O-Ring nut against the snap connector to make a good seal. Do not over-tighten this nut.
Cut off about 10 inches of rubber tape and peal off the white plastic backing.
Stretch the rubber tape and wrap the tape over any exposed metal of the connector. Pull tight for an excellent waterproof seal.
Cover the entire connector and a portion of the coax cable with the rubber wrap.
Use Electrical Tape to cover the Rubber wrap from the elements.
Repeat the process to the transmit connector.
