ADAPT³ - Termination Kit

Cable sheath preparation

• Remove the oversheath by measuring and stripping it according to dimension A from the chart above.
• For tape-armored cable, keep the armor and inner sheath as shown in Fig.1 (Diagram 1).
• For wire-armored cable, retain the armor and inner sheath as shown in Fig.1 (Diagram 2).
• For non-armored cable, remove only the oversheath.

Note: Scrape graphite coating down the oversheath cut for 200mm if any.

Securing Armor Earth Wire (Skip for Non-Armored Cable)

• Clean the armor surface for proper connection.
• Attach  earth wire for tape armor as shown in Fig.2 (Diagram 1).
• Attach the earth wire for wire armor as shown in Fig.2 (Diagram 2).
• Cover the constant force spring and any sharp edges with two layers of vinyl tape.

Note: Leave 10-15mm of the earth wire free. Wrap the constant force spring over it, bend it back, and continue wrapping to secure the earth wire.

Securing Copper Shield Earth Wire

• Remove any bedding and spread the three phases of the cable.
• Insert one end of the copper shield earth wire into the cable trifurcation, followed by inserting the triangle insert.
• Clean the copper shield surface for proper connection.
• Wrap the earth wire around the cable trifurcation area once and secure it using a constant force spring.
• Cover the constant force spring with two layers of vinyl tape to protect against sharp edges or burrs.
• Apply filling mastics around the cable crutch to create a smooth transition.
• Apply a thin layer of lubricating grease over the filling mastics to prevent sticking when sliding the breakout over the cable.
  
  Note: Ensure the two earth wires do not come into contact.

Installing the 3-Core Breakout

• Clean and abrade the oversheath where the breakout will be installed.
• Slide the breakout over the cable cores and push it down to the crutch as far as possible.
• Straighten the earth wires and secure them below the breakout using vinyl tape.
• Shrink the breakout into position, starting from the center and moving toward the ends.

Removing Outer Semi-Con Screen and Installing Lug

• Keep the copper shield and outer semi-con screen as shown in Fig.5. For tight spaces, cut the cable core based on the site requirements, ensuring the copper shield removal is C+20 and the outer semi-con screen removal is C.
• Slightly bevel the cut edge of the outer semi-con screen to create a smooth transition to the core insulation.
• Remove the core insulation according to dimension D.
• Bevel the end of the core insulation for 30mm, as illustrated in Fig.5.
• Insert the conductors into the lugs and secure them. Ensure the palms of all three lugs face the same direction, and remove any sharp edges.

Installing the Stress Control Tube

• Scrape and clean the surface of the core insulation.
• Stretch the stress relief mastic to half its original width and wrap it around the end of the semi-con screen. Ensure it overlaps both the semi-con screen and the core insulation by 5mm for a smooth transition.
• Apply a thin layer of lubricating grease to the core insulation where the stress control tube will be installed.
• Position the stress control tube over the core insulation and shrink it into place, ensuring it overlaps the copper shield by dimension B.

Wrapping Stress Mastics

• Wrap stress relief mastic around the connection point between the stress control tube and the core insulation, covering 5-10mm of the area.

Installing the Anti-Tracking Insulation Tube

• Position the anti-tracking insulation tubes with the adhesive-coated end facing downwards over the breakout turrets, sliding them as far down as possible.
• Shrink the tubes into place, starting from the crutch and moving upwards.

Wrapping Filling and Sealing Mastics

• Fill the bolt holes and the gap between the lug and insulation using filling mastics to create a smooth transition.
• Wrap filling mastics around the lug barrel, ensuring it overlaps the anti-tracking insulation tube.
• Cover the filling mastics with sealing mastics to complete the process.

Installing the Sealing Tube

• Shrink the sealing tube over the sealing mastics to secure and protect the area.

Installing Rain Sheds (Skip for Indoor Termination)

• Shrink the rain sheds into position as indicated in Fig.11.
• Shrink the phase marking rings onto the cable for proper phase identification.
• Ensure the first rain shed aligns with the semi-con cut.
• The termination process is now complete.