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RP-II-CS8G [C]

18

Sheet 4 of 16

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Product Family

CS8

4

Exposing Cable Insulation

 For Strap/Wire Shielded Cable

A.   Remove semi-conductive shield to dimension shown.

 For Metallic Tape/LC Shielded Cable

A.   Remove semi-conductive shield to dimension shown.

!

 WARNING:  Do not nick or cut the cable insulation.

!

 WARNING:  Do not nick or cut the cable insulation.

Copper Braid

Around Tape Shield

Solder Block

Cable Jacket

Metallic Tape Shield

Sealing Mastic

 4 38 " 

Cable Insulation

Cable Conductor

 

              

Lug

Locate first crimp on 

this end

1
8

 MAX

Securing 

PVC Tape

PVC Tape

Constant Force 

Spring

Tape Marker

Wrap constant force spring over wrapped portion of copper braid.

C.

Wrap 2 layers of PVC tape over constant force spring.

D.

Press solder block into jacket mastic.

E.

Secure braid to cable with PVC Tape.

F.

For Metallic Tape Shield/LC Shielded

Position copper braid so that solder block rests on the jacket mastic.

A.

Wrap copper braid around metallic tape shield as shown.

B.

STEP 5-Preparing Metallic 

Shield

Remove cable insulation to dimension shown.

A.

NOTE: 

Confirm all dimensions with To-Scale Cable Cutback Template on last page 

before proceeding.

WARNING: Do not nick or cut conductor strands.

For Strap/Wire Shielded Cable

Go to Step 7

For Metallic Tape Shielded/LC Shielded

Remove semi-conductive shield to dimension shown.

A.

WARNING: Do not nick or cut the cable insulation. 

WARNING: Do not nick or cut the cable insulation. 

STEP 4-Exposing Cable 

Insulation

For Strap/Wire Shielded Cable

Remove semi-conductive shield to dimension shown.

A.

Clean conductor from any debris. For aluminum conductor wire brush and 

A.

immediately insert lug onto conductor.

Slide lug on to conductor until fully seated. Using approved tool/press and correct die 

B.

per crimp chart, crimp lug starting from pad side. Rotate 90° for each crimp.

For aluminum and bi-metal lugs carefully wipe all excess inhibitor from lug and cable 

C.

insulation after crimping.

 

NOTE: 

If using a shearbolt lug, please reference the instructions conatined within the 

shearbolt lug package.

CHECK: 

Confirm lug dimension does not exceed dimension given.

STEP 6- Exposing the 

Conductor

STEP 7- Installing Lug

Product Family

CSHN/CLCT

Installation Instructions

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RP-II-62CSHNT [A]

Rev. A

Sheet 9 of 9

517 Lyons Ave.

Irvington, NJ 07111

Phone (973) 371-1771

Fax (973) 371-4304

www.richards-mfg.com

Cable Insulation

3

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4

Semi-Conductive 
Shield

Copper Braid

Around Tape Shield

Solder Block

Cable Jacket

Metallic Tape Shield

Sealing Mastic

 4 38 " 

Cable Insulation

Cable Conductor

 

              

Lug

Locate first crimp on 

this end

1
8

 MAX

Securing 

PVC Tape

PVC Tape

Constant Force 

Spring

Tape Marker

Wrap constant force spring over wrapped portion of copper braid.

C.

Wrap 2 layers of PVC tape over constant force spring.

D.

Press solder block into jacket mastic.

E.

Secure braid to cable with PVC Tape.

F.

For Metallic Tape Shield/LC Shielded

Position copper braid so that solder block rests on the jacket mastic.

A.

Wrap copper braid around metallic tape shield as shown.

B.

STEP 5-Preparing Metallic 

Shield

Remove cable insulation to dimension shown.

A.

NOTE: 

Confirm all dimensions with To-Scale Cable Cutback Template on last page 

before proceeding.

WARNING: Do not nick or cut conductor strands.

For Strap/Wire Shielded Cable

Go to Step 7

For Metallic Tape Shielded/LC Shielded

Remove semi-conductive shield to dimension shown.

A.

WARNING: Do not nick or cut the cable insulation. 

WARNING: Do not nick or cut the cable insulation. 

STEP 4-Exposing Cable 

Insulation

For Strap/Wire Shielded Cable

Remove semi-conductive shield to dimension shown.

A.

Clean conductor from any debris. For aluminum conductor wire brush and 

A.

immediately insert lug onto conductor.

Slide lug on to conductor until fully seated. Using approved tool/press and correct die 

B.

per crimp chart, crimp lug starting from pad side. Rotate 90° for each crimp.

For aluminum and bi-metal lugs carefully wipe all excess inhibitor from lug and cable 

C.

insulation after crimping.

 

NOTE: 

If using a shearbolt lug, please reference the instructions conatined within the 

shearbolt lug package.

CHECK: 

Confirm lug dimension does not exceed dimension given.

STEP 6- Exposing the 

Conductor

STEP 7- Installing Lug

Product Family

CSHN/CLCT

Installation Instructions

www.richards-mfg.com

RP-II-62CSHNT [A]

Rev. A

Sheet 9 of 9

517 Lyons Ave.

Irvington, NJ 07111

Phone (973) 371-1771

Fax (973) 371-4304

www.richards-mfg.com

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4

Semi-Conductive 
Shield

Cable Insulation

Metallic Shield

3

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4

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4

5

Exposing Conductor

A.  Remove cable insulation. Refer to instructions provided with lug for 

insulation cutback dimension. Cutback dimension should not exceed 4 

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8

".

Cable Conductor

Cable Insulation

Insulation Cutback

!

WARNING: Do not nick or cut the conductor strands.

NOTE: 

Confirm all dimensions with To-Scale Cable Cutback Template before proceeding.

6

Installing Lug

!

WARNING: Lug MUST have a 

15

/

16

” hole. Confirm lug and hole dimension before installing lug.

A.  Clean conductor of any debris. For aluminum conductor, wire brush and 

immediately insert lug onto conductor. Slide lug until the conductor is fully 
seated within the lug barrel.

B.  Rotate lug so that spade is parallel to the contact face of the bushing or 

mating part as shown.

C. 

For Shear Bolt Connectors:

 Install lug using separate instructions 

provided with lug.  

For Crimp Connectors:

 Select correct tool and die using crimp chart 

supplied with lug. Crimp lug (min. number indicated in crimp chart) 
starting just below knurl line adjacent to pad as shown. Carefully wipe 
any excess inhibitor from lug and cable insulation.

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MFG

Q.A

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:

DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS

SURFACE FINISH:

TOLERANCES:

   LINEAR:

   ANGULAR:

FINISH:

DEBURR AND 

BREAK SHARP 

EDGES

NAME

SIGNATURE

DATE

MATERIAL:

DO NOT SCALE DRAWING

REVISION

TITLE:

DWG NO.

SCALE:2:1

SHEET 1 OF 1

A0

Richards Black Epoxy A

WEIGHT: 

AB Bushing

3" 15/25 kV 600 A 

AB Bushing

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MFG

Q.A

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:

DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS

SURFACE FINISH:

TOLERANCES:

   LINEAR:

   ANGULAR:

FINISH:

DEBURR AND 

BREAK SHARP 

EDGES

NAME

SIGNATURE

DATE

MATERIAL:

DO NOT SCALE DRAWING

REVISION

TITLE:

DWG NO.

SCALE:1:5

SHEET 1 OF 1

A0

As Noted

N/A

WEIGHT: 8.85

RP-II-63LCN Step 10

RP-II-63LCN Step 

10

Bushing

Lug

Ensure surfaces 
are parallel before 
installing lug

Locate first 

crimp here

Knurl Line

Summary of Contents for Cold Shrink R-800

Page 1: ...stallation Instructions CS8 Series Cold Shrink R 800 Applicable Fastener Type Applicable Housing Sizes G Style O P Q Applicable Catalog Prefix For Use With the Following Cable Types 15kV Class 25kV Class Jacketed Concentric Neutral JCN Longitudinally Corrugated Neutral LC Tape Shield Neutral 61CS8G 71CS8G 91CS8G 62CS8G 72CS8G 92CS8G 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 ...

Page 2: ...e between the cable accessory and the cable substrate The heat should be applied primarily around the cable semicon shield cutback area This can be accomplished via a space heater or hot air gun The cable accessory should be gently heated so that the product becomes warm to the touch Heat should not be concentrated but should be applied circumferentially around the product If using a hot air gun c...

Page 3: ...allation Instructions 1 1 2 REF 12 Cable Jacket Abraded Area A Straighten and train cable end Cable should be free to move approximately 2 in either direction B Cut cable to dimensions shown C Clean cable jacket approximately 24 from end of cable TIP Use to scale cable cutback template on last page as aid to prepare cable NOTE Certain items used such as mastic PVC tape shrink tube etc may not be i...

Page 4: ...own B STEP 5 Preparing Metallic Shield Remove cable insulation to dimension shown Confirm all dimensions with To Scale Cable Cutback Template on last page or Strap Wire Shielded Cable Go to Step 7 For Metallic Tape Shielded LC Shielded Remove semi conductive shield to dimension shown A WARNING Do not nick or cut the cable insulation WARNING Do not nick or cut the cable insulation STEP 4 Exposing C...

Page 5: ... cutback Apply the mastic with light tension so it slightly stretches and completely wraps the cable Wipe Direction A B C D E F G H J K L M N P R 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 DRAWN CHK D APPV D MFG Q A UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS SURFACE FINISH TOLERANCES LINEAR ANGULAR FINISH DEBURR AND BREAK SHARP EDGES NAME SIGNATURE DATE MATERIAL DO NOT SCALE DRAWING REVISION TITLE D...

Page 6: ...8 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 DRAWN CHK D APPV D MFG Q A UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS SURFACE FINISH TOLERANCES LINEAR ANGULAR FINISH DEBURR AND BREAK SHARP EDGES NAME SIGNATURE DATE MATERIAL DO NOT SCALE DRAWING REVISION TITLE DWG NO SCALE 1 1 SHEET 1 OF 1 A0 As Noted N A WEIGHT 5 06 618FCN 01A 15 kV Cold Shrin...

Page 7: ...NING Fastener is factory installed in a retracted position The Fastener must be stroked into forward position The female threaded end of Fastener will then extend into the 15 16 Threaded hole of the Lug WARNING Confirm that fastener goes through lug hole as shown below Fastener in the retracted position Fastener Lug Hex Tool Push Fastener stroked into forward position through Lug Hole Fastener thr...

Page 8: ...ther push CS8 onto mating part lining up the hole in the lug with the stud on the mating part D Insert Hex tool P620AT or equivalent 5 16 hex tool into loadbreak interface and engage faster Rotate tool 2 3 turns to start thread engagement CHECK Tug on power cable to confirm stud is through hole in lug Only a small amount of movement should be possible If the cable moves more than a small amount re...

Page 9: ...core into two halves and clip any plastic rings that remain on cable Removal Ring A B C D 10 2 Preparing Metallic Shield For Metallic Tape LC Shielded A Install jacket mastic on cable jacket aligned with jacket cutback B Wrap tinned copper braid around exposed metallic shield C Align edge of solder block with jacket cutback D Secure copper braid 3 back from end of jacket mastic with zip tie or bin...

Page 10: ...ing Mastic Jacket Mastic completely covered with Sealing Mastic Jacket Mastic completely covered with Sealing Mastic 12 Applying Jacket Seal For Strap Wire Shielded Cable A Apply grease over area as shown Only use grease supplied with kit or approved silicone grease B Hold both tabs and pull out to completely cover sealing mastics as shown below Ensure sealing mastic is not dislodged when unfoldin...

Page 11: ...ed or approved silicone grease loadbreak interface of CS8 and interface of insulating cap or mating part B Install mating component per manufacturer instructions Loadbreak Cap shown as reference Wires adbreak Interface STEP 17 Connecting R800 to Ground R80 Installation Instructions Clean and Lubricate Internal Cavity Clean and Lubricate ...

Page 12: ...onnect other end of wire to copper braid C Ground the cable shield according to appropriate approved practice For Strap Wire Shielded Cable A Insert one end of a piece of wire 14 AWG copper or larger through one of the available grounding eyes and twist to make a small loop Be sure not to damage grounding eye B Connect other end of wire to shield wires C Ground the cable shield according to approp...

Page 13: ...RP II CS8G C 18 Sheet 13 of 16 www richards mfg com Product Family CS8 ...

Page 14: ...e Insulation Conductor Conductor intentionally not shown exposed Multiple insulation cutback lengths exist depending on lug being installed Locate appropriate dimension within instructions dimension should not exceed 4 3 8 11 9 3 4 8 3 4 10 11 3 4 To Scale Cutback Template Provided by the factory ...

Page 15: ...RP II CS8G C 18 Sheet 15 of 16 www richards mfg com Metallic Shield Jacket Semi Conductive Shield To Scale Cutback Template Provided by the factory ...

Page 16: ...RP II CS8G C 18 Sheet 16 of 16 www richards mfg com Product Family CS8 ...

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