PCN 504819-000
Effective Date: June 29, 2010
PII 54863
Revision AD
4
Choice 2
If Belted PILC Cable
Remove belt papers as shown.
Go to Step 7.
Lead Sheath
Paper Insulation
1/2"
Belt Papers
(10mm)
PILC
103
Paper Insulation
H
PILC
104
7. Mark insulation as shown
Kit
H
HVSA-3-1581S
3-1/2” (89mm)
HVSA-3-1582S
4”
(102mm)
HVSA-3-1583S
5”
(127mm)
HVSA-3-1584S
5-1/2” (140mm)
8. Apply Stress Relief Material (SRM)
Remove backing strip from one side of a long strip of SRM. Roll up
the SRM and remaining backing strip into a convenient size.
Removing the remaining backing strip, tightly wrap one, half-lapped
layer of SRM around each phase as shown. Wrap SRM in same
direction as insulating papers on cable.
Stretch SRM to
1/2 Original Width
H
PILC
105
9. Position OBT; shrink in place
Place an Oil Barrier Tube (OBT) over each phase, butted to the
lead sheath (or belt paper) cutback. Shrink the three OBTs in place
starting at the lead sheath cutback.
Note:
To achieve a smooth, wrinkle-free installation, use a reduced
flame to install the thin-walled OBT.
OBTs
Lead
Sheath
PILC
394
10. Inspect OBTs
The installed OBTs should have a smooth, wrinkle-free surface after
shrinking. Reheat to smooth any wrinkled areas.
PILC
395
11. Install 1” wide copper mesh
If Belted PILC Cable
...Discard 1” wide copper mesh.
Go to Step 12.
If Shielded PILC Cable
...follow directions below.
Fold the 1 inch (25mm) wide copper mesh in half lengthwise.
Wind mesh around each phase shield as closely as possible to the
lead sheath cut.
Solder copper mesh to the lead sheath. Cut off excess mesh close to
lead sheath.
Go to Step 12.
Copper Mesh
Lead Sheath
PILC
1
2
3
290
PILC
207
