INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

HEASHRINK JOINT TO SUIT 3 CORE 33kV

POLYMERIC CABLE TYPE SPAJ 36X

* THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED BY A TRAINED COMPETENT FITTER

* A PROPANE GAS TORCH IS THE PREFERRED METHOD FOR SHRINKING THESE MATERIALS
* ENSURE THAT THE MATERIALS ARE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY AND ARE FREE FROM DUST, SAND AND GREASE
* PLEASE CALL SHRINK POLYMER SYSTEMS FOR ANY ADVICE

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DATE OF ISSUE:- 04.10.05
 ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN mm C D
10 X 10

Fig 1 75 75
STRIP TO ½ LENGTH OF
CONNECTOR + 5mm X
30 30
+ 5mm

LONG SIDE (A) SHORT SIDE (B)

1. Ensure the Cables overlap before preparing to the dimensions above and in accordance with the Table below for
Conductor size.
2. Expose Armour to 75mm and Bedding to 30mm.
3. Remove Copper Tape Screens for a distance of 220mm + ½ Connector length + 5mm.
4. Remove the Black Semi-Conductive layer leaving 10mm exposed. Important:- Do not damage or ‘Nick’ the Primary
Insulation at the Screen cut, an approved Tool can be supplied if required for this purpose.
5. Expose the Conductor to ½ the Connector length + 5mm. Note:- Connector should not exceed maximum length
stated in Table 1 below.

SIZE MAX CONNECTOR

2
A B C D X
(mm ) LENGTH
35-95 1200mm 750mm 220mm 220mm HALF LENGTH 110mm
120-185 1300mm 750mm 220mm 220mm CONNECTOR 150mm
240-300 1375mm 750mm 220mm 220mm +5mm 160mm

Table 1
Note:- These Joints are designed for use with HV Compression Ferrules. Please consult if using Mechanical type
Connectors.
 MASTIC CRUTCH
WEDGE

6. De-grease Primary Insulation and remove all traces of

Carbon/Semi-Con.
7. Push the Star shaped Mastic Wedge well into each Cable Crutch
and wrap the 212D Black Mastic Tape around each Cable Bedding.
Fig 2 212D MASTIC TAPE
INSULATION / SEMI-CONDUCTIVE TUBE (DWMV)
INSULATION BUILD UP TUBE (BTT) (24kV=x1) (33kV=x2)
STRESS CONTROL TUBE (SCT)

OUTER OUTER
SHRINK SHRINK
TUBE TUBE

LONG SIDE (A) SHORT SIDE (B)

Fig 3

8. Slide the Outer Shrink Sleeve/s, Armour Clamps and Support Rings over one or both of the Cable ends. Position the
“Nested” Connector Insulation Tube sets onto the Cores on the Long side of the Joint.

PICTURE SHOWS
MECHANICAL CONNECTORS TS 31785Y YELLOW
10 STRESS TAPE

Fig 4 Fig 5

10. Wrap the Yellow Stress Tape (TS 31785Y)

9. Fit the MV type Connectors and crimp with an
around the Connector area with stretch and ½
approved Tool. Ensure they are free from grease
width overlap. Extend the Tape onto Primary
and any sharp points.
Insulation by 10mm only.
If fitting Mechanical Connectors, use a Socket or
Important:- Fill in the gap between Primary
wrench, tighten the bolts until they shear. De-
Insulation and Connector. Also fill any voids that
grease Connectors and check for any sharp points
the Bolts leave after they have been sheared.
which should be removed before proceeding.
 11. Apply one piece of TS 31785Y Yellow Stress Tape with stretch and half
width overlap to each Screen end as shown in Fig 6. Overlap the Tape onto
the Copper Tape Screen and Primary Insulation by 10mm either side.

10 10

Fig 6
ONLY ONE CORE SHOWN FOR CLARITY
HEATSHRINK TUBE REQUIREMENT PER PHASE
VOLTAGE SCT BTT DWMV SCT = BLACK STRESS CONTROL TUBE
7.2kV 1 --- 1
12kV 1 --- 1 BTT = RED INSULATION TUBE
17.5kV 1 1 1
DWMV = COMBINED INSULATION/CONDUCTIVE TUBE
24kV 1 1 1
36kV 1 2 1
Table 2

12. Position the Stress Control Tubes (SCT) centrally over the Connectors
overlapping the end of Screen points and onto the Copper Tape Screens.
With a suitable heat source, shrink all three Tubes at the same time,
BTT starting from the centre, working all around the Tubes to one end at a
SCT
time. Note:- Allow the Tubes to cool before cleaning the surfaces with the
Tissues provided. This improves electrical performance.
Fig 7

13. Dependant on Voltage class (See Table 2), shrink the required
quantity of Red BTT Tubes centrally over the Stress Control Tubes. Two BTT
BTT
Tubes are required at 36kV, one at 17.5-24kV with none being required at
12kV or below. Finally position the DWMV combined Red Insulation/Semi
Fig 8
Conductive Tubes and as before, shrink into place and ensure an even wall
thickness is obtained. Note:- Remember to clean each layer with a
Cleaning Tissue.
4SC HV GREY TAPE
14. Take the six pieces of 4SC HV Grey Mastic Tape and apply to the ends of
DWMV the DWMV Tubes and Copper Tape Screens by approx 10mm each as
shown in Fig 9.
20
Fig 9
 15. Wrap the Copper Screening Bandage (KM 50) with slight overlap on
KM 50 COPPER each Core extending onto the Copper Tape Screens by approx 50mm
SCREENING BANDAGE and secure with Binding Wire.
16. Secure the six Earth Braids to the Copper Tape Screens with the
Fig 10 Constant Force Springs provided (The Braids will be clamped to the
BINDING
WIRE Armours at a later stage).

ARMOUR 18. Position the Armour Support Rings

SUPPORT
17. Bend back the Armour Wires RING
and fold back the Armour Wires upon
and apply 212D Black Mastic Tape them. Note:- Armour Support Rings do
onto the Bedding directly under not need to be fitted if Cable is Steel
the Sheath cut (SWA only). Tape Armoured.

Fig 11 Fig 12

APPLY PVC TAPE TO

PVC TAPE ARMOUR CLAMP
BUCKLES

OUTER OUTER
SHRINK SHRINK
TUBE TUBE

ARMOUR CLAMPS
Fig 13
19. Wrap the Armour Protection Cage around the joint gap and use the Pvc Tape to hold it in place. Using the Armour
Clamps, clamp the Cage down onto the Armours at each end ensuring that the Flat Earth Braids that are attached to the
Copper Tape Screens are also clamped down with it. Tape over the Clamp buckles and Cage fingers with the Pvc Tape.
 4SC GREY TAPE
100

OUTER
OUTER SHRINK TUBE SHRINK
TUBE
Fig 14

20.Make a mark at 100mm on the Outer Cable Sheath on the Long side of the Joint and position one of the Shrink Tubes
to this point. With a suitable heat source, start shrinking from the centre of the Tube to one end at a time. Keep the
flame on the move to ensure an even wall thickness. Apply a turn of 4SC Grey Tape approx 75mm in from the end of the
Tube as in Fig 14.

100

OUTER SHRINK TUBE OUTER SHRINK TUBE

Fig 15

21. Make a mark at 100mm on the Outer Cable Sheath on the Short side of the joint and position the second Tube at this
point. Shrink as previous keeping the flame on the move. Once fully shrunk Sealants should be visible at Tube ends.
22. Allow the completed Joint to cool before applying any mechanical strain.

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