Page 8 of 23 Guide for Installation and use of Southwire C
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Overhead Conductor
Figure 8: Crane handling of reels.
Reels should be stored away from physical and environmental hazards, such as chemicals.
Conductor reels must be stored standing on their flanges in a flat, well-drained area. The
conductor must not be allowed to touch the ground.
Conductor Handling
Avoid scuffing the surface of C
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conductor. C
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conductor should not be dragged across any
surface. Minor abrasions should not be a cause of concern; most can be sanded or buffed out.
In an EHV or UHV application, the abrasion should be evaluated for possible corona concerns.
Payoff
The conductor reel should be set up on a reel payoff stationed a minimum of 40-50 feet behind
and in line with the bullwheel tensioner. This will ensure that the conductor does not scrub the
flanges as it is being unwound.
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