Geokon 4500-9-HDF1 Instruction Manual Download Page 7

ARMORED CABLE SPLICE KIT. MODELS 4500-9-HDF1 AND 4500-9-HDF2 

 |  SPLICING PREP  | 

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SPLICING PREP

The 

GEOKON

 Model 4500-9-HDF1 and 4500-9-HDF2 Armored Cable Splice Kits 

are designed to enabling splicing armored cables both to other armored cables 
and to unarmored cables. See the figures below.

FIGURE 1: 

Model 4500-9-HDF1 and -2 Cutaway View

One end of the splice tube features a removable end cap, allowing access to the 
inside of the tube. The other end of the tube is fixed. Both tube ends feature 
removable fitting nuts, designed to accept cables of multiple sizes. See the 
figure below.

FIGURE 2: 

Model 4500-9-HDF1 Disassembled View

FIGURE 3: 

Model 4500-9-HDF2 Disassembled View

The general procedure for making the splice is as follows:

1.

Position the cables appropriately, through both ends of the splice tube.

2.

Splice the wire leads together.

3.

Reassemble the end components.

4.

Reconnect the fixed end to the tube body, leaving the removable end cap 
assembled but unattached.

5.

Prepare and pour the encapsulant into the tube body, fixed end down.

6.

Reconnect the removable end cap to the tube body.

7.

Wait for the encapsulant to cure.

Connector Adapter

Fitting Nut

Grommet

Fitting Nut

Grommet

Kellems grip

Removable End Cap

Kellems Grip

Tube

Connector Adapter

Fitting Nut

Grommet

Fitting Nut

Grommet  (with cap)

Removable End Cap

Kellems grip

Tube

Summary of Contents for 4500-9-HDF1

Page 1: ...2020 GEOKON All rights reserved Document Revision A Release date 2 20 20 Armored Cable Splice Kit Model 4500 9 HDF1 Model 4500 9 HDF2 Instruction Manual...

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Page 3: ...N is not responsible for any damages or losses caused to other equipment whether direct indirect incidental special or consequential which the purchaser may experience as a result of the instal lation...

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Page 5: ...ON 2 1 1 1 ARMORED CABLE 2 1 1 2 UNARMORED CABLE 5 1 2 FIXED END PREPARATION 6 2 MAKING THE SPLICE 9 2 1 CONNECT THE WIRES 9 2 2 ADJUST THE SPLICE POSITION 10 2 3 RECONNECT THE FIXED END 10 2 4 ASSEMB...

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Page 7: ...figure below FIGURE 2 Model 4500 9 HDF1 Disassembled View FIGURE 3 Model 4500 9 HDF2 Disassembled View The general procedure for making the splice is as follows 1 Position the cables appropriately th...

Page 8: ...le end cap 1 1 1 ARMORED CABLE Note For preparing blue unarmored cable please refer to Section 1 1 2 1 Slide the black 02 500PEI armored cable through outer end of the Kellems grip and and through the...

Page 9: ...through the end cap 3 Strip the cable s black outer jacket back approximately 1 40mm from the end to expose the armor and wire leads 4 Bend the exposed armor backward over the outer jacket 5 Remove th...

Page 10: ...ck approximately 12 mm inch on the red black gauge wires and on the green white thermistor wires Note Do not connect the fitting nut to the connector adapter until you after you have finished splicing...

Page 11: ...6 unarmored cable through outer end of the Kellems grip and and through the fitting nut 2 Slide the blue cable through the black grommet and end cap 3 Strip the cable s blue outer jacket back approxim...

Page 12: ...leads Refer to Section 2 for more information For instructions on making the splice see Section 2 1 2 FIXED END PREPARATION 1 Unscrew and remove the cable fitting nut from the fixed end of the tube 2...

Page 13: ...n through the connector adapter 4 Continue to slide the cable through the tube until it protrudes from the end 5 Strip the cable s black outer jacket back approximately 40 mm 1 5 inches from the end t...

Page 14: ...e leads and shield wire 10 Strip the insulation back approximately 12 mm inch on the red black gauge wires and on the green white thermistor wires Note Do not connect the fitting nut to the connector...

Page 15: ...wire leads together color to color including the bare shield wire Alternatively the cable conductors can be soldered together Use the Posi Lock connectors as follows 1 Unscrew and remove the ends fro...

Page 16: ...ely will have to adjust the Kellems grip and grommet manually to accomodate this Note This step creates slack in the cable inside the tube Note Be careful not to disrupt the spliced wire leads 2 On th...

Page 17: ...tting nut over the grommet and screw it onto the adapter connector Note Make sure the cable doesn t move during this step Note Do not connect the assembled removable end cap to the tube until you have...

Page 18: ...the heat sealed wide end of the tube 8 Remove the white wafer from the tube using the provided wooden paddle 9 Stir vigorously with the paddle for one minute to help blend the two components Once the...

Page 19: ...ARMORED CABLE SPLICE KIT MODELS 4500 9 HDF1 AND 4500 9 HDF2 ENCAPSULANT MIXING INSTRUCTIONS 13 Allow 2 hours minimum for the epoxy to cure before installing...

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