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• <br /> be allowed to sag less than 1% of the spanned length. Preferred <br /> sag will be 1. 5% to 2% (22-30 inches in a 125-foot span)-. <br /> 2. Sleeved connectors. To minimize interference due <br /> to signal infiltration from mobile transmissions, CB, amateur <br /> transmissions and strong local TV signals , connectors with <br /> integral internal sleeves will be used. <br /> 3. Connector seals . Cable splices and housing <br /> connectors shall be sealed against moisture either by properly <br /> applied shrink tubing, or by means of sealant tape such as Bi- <br /> Seal, or Aqua-Seal or equivalent. <br /> 4. Lightening and power surge protection. The <br /> following, or its equivalent as certified to the county by a <br /> qualified engineer , shall be done to provide lightening and power <br /> surge protection. Adequate grounding, at the first, last and . <br /> every tenth pole, and at every repeater or power supply location <br /> shall be installed. Adequate bonding to telephone strand and <br /> electric neutrals shall be done . Careful attention shall be <br /> given to the proper use of surge protection devices, resetting <br /> circuit breakers, and gas ionization devices to protect equipment <br /> and maintain service during abnormal power situations . <br /> Particular attention shall be given to the regulated dc power <br /> packs at repeater stations through the use of adaptive regulator <br /> circuits, surge protection modules, transient absorbing diods, or <br /> 3-terminal regulator hybrid specially designed to provide current <br /> limiting, thermal overload protection, and maintain operation <br /> within safe limits. <br /> 9 <br /> - 1 <br />