DX Engineering DXE-WK-2 Instructions manual

Weatherproofing Kit

DXE-WK-2

Reliable weatherproofing is important to protect equipment and cables from damage caused by
moisture penetration. The DXE-WK-2 Weatherproofing Kit is one option to help ensure your
Amateur Radio system is protected from moisture damage. The following describes the DXE-WK-
2 Weatherproofing Kit as being used with lightning protectors as an example, but this kit may also
be used on other items that may require weatherproofing as well.

Most lightning protectors are not weatherproof. The DXE-WK-2 Weatherproofing Kit is used to
fully encase a lightning protector and the connectors that are in an environment that would allow
moisture to accumulate. The DXE-WK-2 Weatherproofing Kit is used to prevent moisture from
penetrating the lightning protector.

Included in the DXE-WK-2
Weatherproofing Kit is one roll of Scotch®
33+ Vinyl Electrical Tape, 3/4” wide by 66
feet long. One piece of vapor wrap, 3” wide
by 6” long. The vapor wrap material may
be cut into smaller pieces as needed. The
vapor wrap material is a non-conductive,
black, tacky product that does not harden or
crack and is reusable. The temperature
range for this material is -65° F to +180° F.
Large protectors or other items being
protected may require more than one DXE-
WK-2 kit.

When applying the DXE-WK-2, first use
one layer of the Scotch® 33+ Vinyl
Electrical Tape over the connectors and

threaded areas of the lightning protector.
Peel the vapor wrap material off of the paper. Cover all exposed areas using the vapor wrap
material. Slightly overlap pieces and squeeze or press the vapor wrap material to itself for a
complete weatherproof seal. When the vapor wrap is all in place, add one layer of the Scotch® 33+
Vinyl Electrical Tape. This layer helps prevent contamination of the vapor wrap material from dust,
dirt, UV, etc.

The DXE-WK-2 Weatherproofing Kit may also be used to seal cable entrances if the gaps are
minimal.

To remove the weatherproofing, remove the vinyl tape, peel back the vapor wrap and then remove
the initial layer of electrical tape. This is accomplished easier when the surrounding temperature is
warm. The vapor wrap may be pressed into a single layer and reused as long as there is no dirt or
other contamination present.

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Technical Support

If you have questions about this product, or if you experience difficulties during the installation,
contact DX Engineering at [phone]. You can also e-mail us at:

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period of one (1) year from date of shipment. DX Engineering’s sole obligation under these warranties shall be to issue

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thereof which have been subjected to any misuse or neglect, damaged by accident, rendered defective by reason of
improper installation, damaged from severe weather including floods, or abnormal environmental conditions such as
prolonged exposure to corrosives or power surges, or by the performance of repairs or alterations outside of our plant,

and shall not apply to any goods or parts thereof furnished by Buyer or acquired from others at Buyer’s specifications.
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