Device is specially designed for deploying optical fibre or copper subscriber cables on demand (36 pages)
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IS97179-ENG - K480TB/G-CW45-CA0 30 October 2019 - Revision 3 - Supersedes edition of 28 September 2018 Page 1 of 10 CAUTION : Read instructions thoroughly and completely prior to beginning installation. Installation instructions for separable tee connector - type C interface (K)480TB/G Up to 24 kV Only to be used on copper wire screened cable with extruded semi-conductive screen...
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Page 2 of 10 EQUIPMENT HERE equipment bushing (type C interface ) edge of the outer sheath For outdoor cut back point of outer sheath applications : one layer of water sealing mastic (type MWS) outer cable tape sheath marker copper wires 1 Train the cable into the approximate finished...
Page 3 of 10 CABLE PREPARATION semi-conductive screen core insulation 1 Check distance of 200 mm. 2 Remove the semi-conductive screen to a point 30 mm from the outer sheath. For extruded easy strip semi-conductive screen: Cut squarely taking care not to cut the core insulation. For bonded extruded semi-conductive screen: Use an appropriate pencilling tool.
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Page 4 of 10 INSTALLATION OF THE CABLE REDUCER For conductor sizes 16 up to 150 mm² core insulation cable reducer lubricate remove protective cable reducer tape marker adhesive tape 1 Lubricate* the indicated area: core insulation, semi-conductive screen, water sealing mastic and inner surface of the reducer.
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Page 5 of 10 For conductor sizes 185 mm² up to 300 mm² core installation insulation 1 Slide the installation rod on to the conductor until it butts against the core insulation. lubricate lubricate core insulation installation cable reducer remove protective tape marker adhesive tape...
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Page 6 of 10 CRIMPING/TIGHTENING OF THE CONTACT Compression type contacts (Type TBC-X) Please refer to the crimp chart supplied with the contact. deep indent crimping DIN crimping contact palm conductor contact equipment bushing 1 For aluminium conductors : before installing the conductor contact, wire brush the conductor. 2 Fit the contact on to the conductor.
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Page 7 of 10 Mechanical type contacts (Type TMBC-X) Before tightening conductor contact contact palm holding tool cable reducer equipment bushing 1 For aluminium conductors : before installing the conductor contact, wire brush the conductor. 2 Insert, if necessary, the centre ring into the contact barrel according to the table in the contact installation instruction.
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Page 8 of 10 CONNECTOR INSTALLATION ON CABLE connector clean housing lubricate locking ridge 1 Clean cable reducer, core insulation and contact. 2 Lubricate* the inside of the connector housing and outer surface of the cable reducer. 3 Check if the longer interface of the tee connector is pointed towards the bushing.
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Page 9 of 10 50 Nm clamping L ≥ 90 mm screw extension 22 mm socket 1/2" - 12,7 mm torque wrench 3 Insert clamping screw into the threaded hole of the bushing by hand. 4 Use a torque wrench with a 22 mm socket and tighten exerting 50 Nm (5 kgm or 36,9 foot-pounds) of torque. In order to achieve the correct applied torque ensure that there is no lubricant on the threaded parts.
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- Do not allow hydrocarbon oils or solvents to contaminate the E.P.D.M. rubber. In the event of contamination, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth. Nexans Network Solutions NV - div. EUROMOLD Zuid III - Industrielaan 12 B-9320 EREMBODEGEM-AALST – BELGIUM Tel: +32 (0)53/85 02 11 –...
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