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78-8117-0508-2 Rev D 

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8.0 Install Ground Braid

8.1  Select a Scotch

®

 Mastic Strip 2230 from kit and remove white release liners. Using light tension, apply a 

SINGLE WRAP

 of mastic around the cable jacket 1/4" (6 mm) from cut edge (

Figure 10

). Cut off excess.

Semi-Con

1

ST

 Scotch® Mastic Strip 2230

Cable Jacket

1/4" (6 mm)

Figure 10

8.2  Position pre-formed ground braid with short tail over wire shield directly adjacent to cable jacket cut edge. 

Position long tail of ground braid, extending over cable jacket with solder block over mastic strip (

Figure 11

). 

Secure ground braid to cable jacket 3 1/2" (89 mm) from cable semi-con edge using vinyl tape (

Figure 11

).

NOTE: Position vinyl tape with care, it also serves as a marker for positioning the termination.

Shield Wires

Ground Braid

Cable Jacket Edge

Vinyl Tape Marker

Semi-Con Edge

Solder Block

1

ST

 Scotch® Mastic Strip 2230

3 1/2" (89 mm)

Figure 11

8.3  Wrap ground braid around cable shield wires one complete wrap, trim excess to prevent overlap and secure in 

place with constant force spring. Wrap spring in same direction as ground braid (

Figure 12

). Cinch (tighten) the 

spring after wrapping the final winding.

8.4  Select second Scotch

®

 Mastic Strip 2230 from kit and remove white release liners. Apply a second 

SINGLE 

WRAP

 of mastic over solder block on ground braid and previously applied mastic (

Figure 12

). Cut off excess.

Summary of Contents for 7620-S-2

Page 1: ...tions IEEE Std No 48 Class 1 Termination 5 8 kV Class 95 kV BIL F CAUTION Working around energized systems may cause serious injury or death Installation should be performed by personnel familiar with good safety practice in handling electrical equipment De energize and ground all electrical systems before installing product May 2013 78 8117 0508 2 Rev D 3 ...

Page 2: ... Mastic Strip 2230 black with white release liners bagged 1 3M Cable Cleaning Preparation Kit CC 2 1 Instruction Sheet NOTE Do Not use knives to open plastic bags Kit Selection Table NOTE Final Determination Factor is cable insulation diameter Kit Number Primary Insulation O D Range Jacket O D Range Conductor Size Range AWG 5 kV 100 133 8 kV 100 133 7620 S 2 0 32 0 59 8 1 15 0 mm 0 52 0 78 13 3 19...

Page 3: ...g of ALUMINUM lugs or connectors NOTE It is imperative to remove all remnants of the semi con layer even if the semi con layer comes off as one layer There should not be any remaining black areas or particles on the cable insulation layer Jacket Removal Length 6 3 4 171 mm 2 51 mm Semi Con Tape Shield Depth Of Terminal Lug Growth Allowance 1 25 mm Cable Jacket Figure 1 3 0 Install Ground Braid 3 1...

Page 4: ...n long tail of ground braid extending over cable jacket with solder block over mastic strip Figure 3 Secure ground braid to cable jacket 3 1 2 89 mm from cable semi con edge using vinyl tape Figure 3 NOTE Position vinyl tape with care it also serves as a marker for positioning the termination Tape Shield Ground Braid Cable Jacket Edge Vinyl Tape Marker Semi Con Edge Solder Block 1ST Scotch Mastic ...

Page 5: ... Block 2nd Scotch Mastic Strip 2230 Ground Braid Leg Trim Cable Tape Shield Figure 4 3 5 Wrap two highly stretched half lapped layers of electrical grade vinyl tape around mastic seal constant force spring and exposed tape shield Figure 5 NOTE Take care not to cover exposed semi con insulation shield A minimum of 3 4 19 mm must be exposed SPECIAL NOTE FOR CLOTH OR PAPER SEMI CON INSULATION SHIELD ...

Page 6: ... SHIELD 5 2 If abrasive must be used a Use on insulation only DO NOT USE ABRASIVE ON SEMI CON INSULATION SHIELD b Use only aluminum oxide abrasive grit 120 or finer included in the 3M Cable Cleaning Preparation Kit CC 2 c Be careful not to reduce the cable insulation diameter below that allowed by the kit 6 0 Install Termination Important Packaging Notice In order to make sure that you receive an ...

Page 7: ... Semi Con Insulation Shield Ridge at End of Cable Insulation Shield Semi Con Ridge at End of Stress Controlling Compound Correct Installation of Termination on Tape Shielded Cable Cable Insulation Conductor Vinyl Tape Marker Environmental Top Seal Stress Controlling Compound Silicone Rubber Tube ...

Page 8: ...rowth during crimping of ALUMINUM lugs or connectors NOTE It is imperative to remove all remnants of the semi con layer even if the semi con layer comes off as one layer There should not be any remaining black areas or particles on the cable insulation layer 6 3 4 171 mm Depth Of Terminal Lug Growth Allowance 2 51 mm Jacket Removal Length Semi Con Shield Wires Cable Jacket Figure 8 7 3 Bend leadin...

Page 9: ...jacket 3 1 2 89 mm from cable semi con edge using vinyl tape Figure 11 NOTE Position vinyl tape with care it also serves as a marker for positioning the termination Shield Wires Ground Braid Cable Jacket Edge Vinyl Tape Marker Semi Con Edge Solder Block 1ST Scotch Mastic Strip 2230 3 1 2 89 mm Figure 11 8 3 Wrap ground braid around cable shield wires one complete wrap trim excess to prevent overla...

Page 10: ... 13 NOTE Take care not to cover exposed semi con insulation shield A minimum of 3 4 19 mm must be exposed SPECIAL NOTE FOR CLOTH OR PAPER SEMI CON INSULATED SHIELD In cables with cloth or paper semi conductive shields it is recommended the shield be over wrapped with one half lapped layer of highly stretched semi conductive rubber tape such as Scotch Electrical Semi Conducting Tape 13 Semi Con Con...

Page 11: ...nly aluminum oxide abrasive grit 120 or finer included in 3M Cable Cleaning Preparation Kit CC 2 c Be careful not to reduce the cable insulation diameter below that allowed by the kit 11 0 Install Termination Important Packaging Notice In order to make sure that you receive an undamaged termination this 3M Cold Shrink QT III Termination is packed with a RED SHIPPING CORE inside of the white core P...

Page 12: ... Check to be sure cable size fits within kit range as shown in Table 1 12 2 Prepare cable using dimensions shown in Figures 16 17 and 18 BE SURE TO ALLOW FOR DEPTH OF TERMINAL LUG NOTE Provide additional 1 4 6 mm exposed conductor distance to account for growth during crimping of ALUMINUM lugs or connectors 12 3 Install constant force spring as shown in Figure 16 Pull shield wires through semi con...

Page 13: ...constant force spring as shown in Figure 18 and ring cut 80 through jacket Remove jacket sections by pulling against constant force spring DO NOT BELL SEMI CON JACKET Remove constant force spring NOTE It is imperative to remove all remnants of the semi conductive jacket even if the semi conductive jacket comes off as one layer There should not be any remaining black areas or particles on the cable...

Page 14: ...d extending over cable semi conductive jacket with solder block over mastic strip Figure 20 Secure ground braid to cable semi conductive jacket 3 1 2 89 mm from cable semi con edge using vinyl tape Figure 20 NOTE Position vinyl tape with care it also serves as a marker for positioning the termination Shield Wires Ground Braid Solder Block Semi Con Edge 1ST Scotch Mastic Strip 2230 Vinyl Tape Marke...

Page 15: ...0 Solder Block 2ND Scotch Mastic Strip 2230 Ground Braid Leg Trim Cable Wire Shield Figure 21 13 5 Wrap two highly stretched half lapped layers of electrical grade vinyl tape around mastic seal constant force spring and exposed shield wires Figure 22 NOTE Take care not to cover exposed semi con insulation shield A minimum of 3 4 19 mm must be exposed Semi Con Constant Force Spring Two Half Lapped ...

Page 16: ...only aluminum oxide abrasive grit 120 or finer included in 3M Cable Cleaning Preparation Kit CC 2 c Be careful not to reduce the cable insulation diameter below that allowed by the kit 16 0 Install Termination Important Packaging Notice In order to make sure that you receive an undamaged termination this 3M Cold Shrink QT III Termination is packed with a RED SHIPPING CORE inside of the white core ...

Page 17: ...le Insulation Shield Semi Con Correct Installation of Termination on UniShield Shielded Cable Cable Insulation Conductor Vinyl Tape Marker Environmental Top Seal Stress Controlling Compound Ridge at End of Stress Controlling Compound Silicone Rubber Tube ...

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