Shrink polymer systems 36x cable INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

HEASHRINK JOINT TO SUIT 3 CORE 33kV

POLYMERIC CABLE TYPE SPAJ 36X

* THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED BY A TRAINED COMPETENT FITTER
* A PROPANE GAS TORCH IS THE PREFERRED METHOD FOR SHRINKING THESE MATERIALS
* ENSURE THAT THE MATERIALS ARE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY AND ARE FREE FROM DUST, SAND AND GREASE
* PLEASE CALL SHRINK POLYMER SYSTEMS FOR ANY ADVICE

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DATE OF ISSUE:- 04.10.05

ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN mm

SIZE

(mm2)

A B C D X

MAX CONNECTOR

LENGTH

35-95 1200mm 750mm 220mm 220mm HALF LENGTH 110mm
120-185 1300mm 750mm 220mm 220mm CONNECTOR 150mm
240-300 1375mm 750mm 220mm 220mm +5mm

160mm

10

C

X

D

10

Fig 1

75

STRIP TO ½ LENGTH OF

30

CONNECTOR + 5mm

LONG SIDE (A)

X

+ 5mm

SHORT SIDE (B)

75

30

1. Ensure the Cables overlap before preparing to the dimensions above and in accordance with the Table below for
Conductor size.

2. Expose Armour to 75mm and Bedding to 30mm.

3. Remove Copper Tape Screens for a distance of 220mm + ½ Connector length + 5mm.

4. Remove the Black Semi-Conductive layer leaving 10mm exposed. Important:- Do not damage or ‘Nick’ the Primary
Insulation at the Screen cut, an approved Tool can be supplied if required for this purpose.

5. Expose the Conductor to ½ the Connector length + 5mm. Note:- Connector should not exceed maximum length
stated in Table 1 below.

Note:- These Joints are designed for use with HV Compression Ferrules. Please consult if using Mechanical type
Connectors.

Table 1