
140 Installation of PVC-sheathed and MICS cable
Mineral-insulated copper-sheathed cables
MICS cables can be fixed to the surface with saddles or clips, or if required
can be plastered or concreted over. Bending can be done by hand or by using
special tools. The cable-bending radius should, however, be limited to six
times the diameter of the
cable;
this allows the cable to be straightened out at a
later date without ill-effect, if required (see Fig. 9.6).
Fig.
9.6. Bending and setting MICS cable. The rubbing surfaces of the tools are faced with
leather to avoid damaging the cable sheath
The cable ends need not be sealed during installation