Metal-Clad Switchgear Field Taping Procedure; (38 Kv) - Eaton VacClad-W Instructions For Installation, Operation, Maintenance

38 kv, 150 bil switchgear indoor housings

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Instructions for installation, operation, and

maintenance of 38 kV type VacClad-W,

150 BIL switchgear indoor housings

Figure 32. Manual Ground and Test Device.

Instruction Booklet IB02201004E

Section 10: Metal-clad switchgear field

taping procedure (38 kV)

10.1 Busbar taping

Materials for taping

Reference Figures 33 and 34 below for details on proper busbar

taping .

Filler: A putty-like material:

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Trade name: Scotchfil

or Nashau 102

may be used .

Insulating tape and pad – High voltage EPR insulating tape:

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Trade name: Scotch 130C .

10.2 Using an insulating boot

Step 1: Clean the area of dirt and foreign matter . Use a clean, dry

cloth or, if necessary, dampen slightly with distilled water .

Do not use any abrasives or solvents .

Step 2: Place the boot over the joint so it fits in place . Fasten

together with plastic wire ties . Cut off excess ends of plas-

tic wire ties .

10.3 Cable termination taping

If cable termination insulation boots are not provided, Eaton recom-

mends using tape material, Trade name: Scotch 130C, for all cable

termination insulation . Refer to 3M's taping method instructions,

Tape Method for Insulating Bus-Bar Connections 5-35 kV to meet

ANSI C37 .20 Requirements, for installation techniques when using

this tape .

Effective October 2017

Revision #4

. Pieces of insulating tape

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