Downconductor Hauling
Locate the downconductor cable drum at
the appropriate location (refer to Figure
6
).
When hauling the downconductor, use the
following guide points:
• Ensure that the cable drum, if supplied, is
in a serviceable condition.
• If the downconductor has been upper
terminated on the outside of the drum,
then the downconductor must be hauled
off the drum from the ground.
• If the downconductor has been upper
terminated on the inside of the drum, then
the drum must be at or near the top of the
structure, so that the downconductor can
be unwound from the drum towards the
grade (see Figure
6
).
ERICORE DOWNCONDUCTOR
All nVent ERICO Ericore purpose-designed downconductors have a semi-conductive
outer sheath which is approximately
2
mm (
0
.
08
in.) thick. Rough or careless handling
of the downconductor can damage this sheath and compromise its performance.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that when removing these tubes, they are not removed with a
knife or cut in any way as this will damage the outer layer of the termination. e.g. It is
suggested that the tape and cover are best removed by hand. (See Figure
6
)
Depending on site requirements, the downconductor(s) may have their upper
terminations completed at a pre-specified end of the cable by nVent ERICO before
shipment. These terminations will be protected by a short length of flexible PVC tube.
The nVent ERICO Ericore downconductor or other recommended downconductor,
route, length and any pre-terminations should have been selected during the
design stage.
• When using slings or ropes to haul
downconductors, use MULTIPLE hitches
around the cable.
• DO NOT sling from the termination
coupling or cold-shrink section of the
terminated downconductor.
• DO NOT use cable stockings over
terminated downconductor ends.
• Protect the downconductor from abrasion
and tearing when hauling over rough
surfaces, at all times, especially around
corners or through penetrations.