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NB : Only one phase is shown in these instructions. Make off all three phases
the same way. Use a cable conversion kit for 3-core cables.
CABLE PREPARATION
EQUIPMENT
equipment
bushing
(type C interface )
sand outer
sheath
outer cable
sheath
1 Train the cable into the approximate finished
position next to the equipment bushing.
2 Mark the centre line « M » of the bushing.
3 Remove the outer cable sheath to a point 375 mm
from the centre line « M » of the bushing.
4 Sand the outer sheath over a distance of 50 mm.
5 Apply a tape marker around the outer sheath
55 mm from the edge. For indoor applications,
bend the screen wires back over the outer sheath
and proceed to step no. 6.
approx.
500
M
375
50
For outdoor applications :
-
Wrap one layer of water sealing mastic (type
MWS) around the outer sheath, flush with the end
(25 mm minimum width). Completely encircle the
cable.
-
Bend the screen wires back over the mastic and
along the outer sheath, pressing them into the
mastic.
IMPORTANT : screen wires should not touch each
other when pressed into the mastic to prevent
water ingress.
6 Using adhesive tape, fix the screen wires at a distance
of min 150 mm from the edge of the outer sheath.
7 Cut the cable to a point 325 mm from the outer
sheath.
CUT
HERE
edge of the
outer sheath
FOR OUTDOOR
APPLICATIONS :
apply water
sealing mastic
tape
marker
outer cable
sheath
adhesive
tape
325
55
min
150
copper
wires
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