Installation Manual

Step 5
Remove conductor insulation
ote:N Do not pencil cable.
•
Remove insulation exposing bare conductor to length of
4.38” (111 mm). Refer to Figure 17.
ote:N Do not unwind conductor strands.
Step 6.
Bevel insulation
•
Remove sharp edge of insulation by beveling at a 45°
angle for approximately .25” (6 mm). Refer to Figure 18.
Step 7.
Clean insulation
ote:N Do not apply solvent directly to cable.
•
Clean insulation thoroughly with solvent dampened rag,
wiping from conductor end toward insulation shield. Refer
to Figure 19.
•
Ensure that all traces of conductive residue are re moved.
Step 8.
Lubricate and install cable adapter
•
Lubricate exposed cable insulation.
•
Lubricate inside of cable adapter.
•
Slide small end of cable adapter over cable using twisting
motion until small end is flush with tape marker. Refer to
Figure 20.
•
After sliding the cable adapter into position make sure
that no bulge is present. Refer to Figure 21.
Figure 17. Line illustration of bare conductor length.
4.38" ± .13"
(111 mm ± 3 mm)
Tape Marker
Bare Conductor
Insulation
Figure 18. Line illustration of insulation bevel.
Bevel
Insulation
.25"
(6 mm)
Figure 19. Line illustration of insulation cleaning.
Wiping Direction
Wipe Insulation
Figure 20. Line illustration of insulation cable adapter.
Lubricate Insulation
Lubricate
Cable Adapter
Tape Marker
WARNING
Equipment Damage/Personal Injury. Improperly
positioned cable adapter may result in equipment
damage or personal injury.
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600 A 15/25 kV class DT625 T-body installation and cable preparation instructions S600-46-2 July 2014 www.cooperpower.com