3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

3.1 The uncured components of RP-6004 can cause irritation to eyes, skin and mucous membranes, and are harmful if swallowed.  When handling, avoid all contact with eyes, skin (especially open brakes in skin) and clothing.  In case of contact, immediately wash off with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.  Always wash  hands before eating or smoking.  Obtain immediate medical attention in case of  injestion. RP-6004 contains Diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI), and may cause  allergic skin or respiatory reaction,  Use only when adeqaute ventilation is available.

3.2 Before handling the plugging compound or any of the tools that come in  contact with these materials, disposable gloves must be worn to avoid skin  contact with the compound.

3.3 To ensure eye protection, wear safety goggles or a minimum of safety glasses when mixing the compound in the cartridge and while injecting the compound into the  closure.  In case of eye contact, flush with clean water, followed immediately by
medical attention.

3.4 Good personal hygiene and good housekeeping are essential in protecting against  the possibility of skin irritation.  Waste cloths, paper towels, empty compound cartridges, etc. which have been used in the plugging operation should be set  aside in a bag or box for disposal each day.  This precaution is of importance for  the protection of both the public and the employees.

4. LOCATION OF THE PRESSURE PLUG

4.1 The plug should be located in a straight section of the cable ( to avoid severe bending strains).  The plug can be made in a horizontal or vertical section of the cable.

4.2 The location of the plug with reference to a splice should be as follows:
(a) In aerial cable, the plug can be made at any convenient point in the span.  If near a pole, the plug should be located on the opposite side of the pole from the splice or proposed splice (generally the left side as viewed from the cable side of the pole). If a splice exists, the plug should be made at least 20 inches or more from the nearest splice case or sleeve to avoid the flow of plugging compound into the splice.
(b) In main and subsidiary underground cable, the plug should be made as close to the splice case or sleeve as practicable, but not less than 20 inches.
(c) In plugging branch cables leaving manholes, the plug can be made in the branch cable if it can be located at least 20 inches from the branch splice; otherwise, the individual branch or subsidiary cables should be plugged at the next accessible location on the branch cable.

4.3 WHERE A NONPRESSURIZED PLASTIC-INSULATED CONDUCTOR (PIC) CABLE IS SPLICED TO PAPER-OR-PULP-INSULATED CONDUCTOR CABLE, THE PIC CABLE SHOULD BE PLUGGED AS CLOSE TO THE SPLICE AS PRACTICAL, BUT NOT LESS THAN 20 INCHES.
This is necessary to prevent moist air or water from flowing into the paper-or-pulp- insulated conductor cable from the PIC cable.