Eaton 600 A T-OP II - Page 7

600 A 35 kV Class T-OP II connector assembly installation instructions
3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MN650051EN May 2017
4 3/8 + 1/4"
(111 mm + 7 mm)
TAPE MARKER
BARE
CONDUCTOR
INSULATION
only positive tolerance
Figure 5. Line illustration of bare conductor length
Step 6
Bevel insulation
ote:N This step is for ease of installation only and has no
effect on electrical characteristics.
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Remove sharp edge of insulation by beveling at 45° angle
for approximately 1/4” (6 mm). (See Figure 6.)
INSULATION
BEVEL
1/4”
(6 mm)
Figure 6. Line illustration of insulation bevel
Step 7
Clean insulation
ote:N Do not apply solvent directly to cable.
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Clean insulation thoroughly with solvent dampened rag,
wiping from conductor end toward insulation shield.
(Refer to Figure 7.)
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Ensure that all traces of conductive residue are removed.
WIPE INSULATION
WIPING DIRECTION
Figure 7. Line illustration of insulation cleaning
Step 8
Lubricate and install cable adapter
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Lubricate exposed cable insulation.
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Lubricate inside of cable adapter.
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Slide small end of cable adapter over cable using twisting
motion until small end is flush with tape marker.
(Refer to Figure 8.)
LUBRICATE INSULATION
LUBRICATE
CABLE ADAPTER
TAPE MARKER
Figure 8. Line illustration of insulation cable adapter
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After sliding the cable adapter into position make sure
that no bulge is present (see Figure 9).
WARNING
Equipment Damage/Personal Injury. Improperly
positioned cable adapter may result in equipment
damage or personal injury.
Straight
Straight
Not Straight
Not Straight
bulge
Correct Positioning
Cable
Insulation
Cable
Insulation
Shield
Tape
Marker
Incorrect Positioning
Major OD
flared out
Figure 9. Cross sectional view of cable
adapterpositioning