Figure 10-14.--SSM automatic degaussing equipment.
feeders, mains, and other cables supplying power to
marking is parallel to the axis of the conductor. Table
degaussing switchboards, power supplies, and control
10-3 shows the letters used for cable designations and
cable tag markings for degaussing coil cables and
panels are designated and marked as specified for power
circuits.
and lighting circuits. The system of markings and
designations of conductors applies specifically for a
For a detailed description of the marking for
multiconductor system, but it is also applicable to
degaussing-coil imps, circuits, conductors, and cables,
single-conductor installations.
and for degaussing feeder cable and feeder cable
conductors, refer to chapter 475 of the Naval Ships'
Degaussing cable identification tags are made of
Technical Manual.
metal. The cables are tagged as close as practicable to
both sides of decks, bulkheads, or other barriers.
Degaussing conductors are marked by hot stamping
CONNECTION AND THROUGH
(branding) insulating sleeving of appropriate size. Each
BOXES
end of all conductors are marked, and the conductor
marking corresponds to the marking of the terminal to
Connection and through boxes are similarly
which they connect inside the connection box or through
constructed watertight boxes, but they are used for
box. The sleeving is pushed over the conductor so the
different purposes.
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