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6-5. Umbilical (Cont).
NOTE
Last wrap should be 30 feet from surface end of umbilical.
20
Release air pressure from both hoses and remove end caps.
21
Release tension on cable.
(c)
Assemble (tape wrap). (figure 6-6)
1
Attach surface end of communications cable (strength member) (1) to a stanchion.
2
Attach a tensioning device to a second fixed stanchion.
3
Attach diver end of communications cable (1) to tensioning device and apply tension until cable is
rigid.
CAUTION
Do not pull on communications cable shackle. Use just enough tension to support the cable. Do not over
stress.
4
Lay out air hose (2) and pneumofathometer hose (3).
5
Cap off the end of the air hose (2) and the pneumofathometer hose (3) at the diver end of the
umbilical.
6
Line up air hose (2) and pneumofathometer hose (3) even with the end of the communication cable
(1).
7
Cut a two foot length of 2 foot wide wrap tape.
8
Wrap end of tape (4) around cable (1) and join adhesive faces together to form an adhesive to
adhesive cap length of 2 in.
9
Hold tape (1) taut and wrap about cable (1), air supply hose (2) and pneumofathometer hose (3).
Continue with taping every 36 feet on cable.
10
Repeat steps Z through 9 at 18 in. intervals along the umbilical.
11
Release air pressure from both hoses and remove end caps.
12
Release tension on cable.
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