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2.5 FOR 8 kV ONLY. Cover the lugs and bolt with four half-lapped layers of Scotch
®
Linerless Rubber Splicing
Tape 130C (Figure 3).
Scotch
®
Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C
Figure 3
NOTE: FOR 8 kV ONLY: Lug cover will be printed with 5 kV rating, but mastic layer in Step B–5 (Figure 3)
qualifies the part as 8 kV.
3.0 Install Lug Cover
3.1 Install Lug Cover.
NOTE: The lug cover must extend over the cable insulation by a minimum of 1". For a one hole lug it will be
greater than 1" (
Figure 4
).
Lug Cover
1" Min.
Figure 4
3.2 Remove liner from Mastic Sealant Strips and apply around and between cables and at a position as close as
possible to the end of the Lug Cover (Figure 5).
3.3 Overwrap Mastic Sealant and the end of the Lug Cover with one or two wraps of vinyl tape (Figure 5).
Vinyl Tape
Mastic Strips
Figure 5
