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Fig. 7 — Close-up of dryer with dome in raised position showing the operator 

 tightening electrode clamp to cable. Thermocouple shown in place between layers 

 of cable. 



tween layers of the cable and is set to operate at the final desired 

 temperature. 



The drying chamber consists of a dome type shell that can be raised 

 and lowered over a base, Figs. 3 and 7. The base is level with the 

 floor line so that the cable core trucks can be handled readily in and 



