scope:

This specification covers the requirements for watertight connection boxes for degaussing cables for use on Naval ships.

Connection boxes shall be of the watertight type and of the sizes as specified in table I and in the individual detail specification sheet (see 6.2). Symbol numbers refer to the complete connection box assembly. Table I - Connection box sizes.

Symbol number Connection box size For C.M. wire sizes (terminal) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 477.1 20 6,500 to 13,090 477.2 20 14,000 to 60,090 478.2 40 6,500 to 13,090 478.3 40 14,000 to 60,090 478.4 10 75,000 to 200,000 479.1 60 6,500 to 13,090 479.2 60 14,000 to 60,090 480.3 80 6,500 to 13,090 480.4 80 14,000 to 60,090 480.5 18 75,000 to 350,000 480.6 20 75,000 to 200,000 480.7 12 157,000 to 413,000

intended Use:

The connection boxes covered by this specification are intended for use onboard Naval ships for degaussing cables.