1.

PURPOSE
 This method statement is an explanation for the installation method of the Cable Glanding &
Termination for Low Voltage Power Cables. Cable glands shall be used for terminating cables to
Switch Gear, Switch Boards, Motor Control Centers, Motor & other equipment’s.
 This Method statement is limited to Brass Compression Cable glands suitable for Low Voltage
Power cables and Low Voltage MICC Cables as mentioned below.
Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC Cables - (0.6/1 KV)
Cu/MICA/XLPE/SWA/LSHF- F2 Cables - (0.6/1 KV)
Cu/MICA/LSHF Cables - (0.45/0.75 KV)
Cu/PVC Cables - (0.45/0.75 KV)
MICC Cables –LSF 2T (Cable Sizes: 2Cx2.5/4.0/6 Sq.mm) (0.5/0.75 KV)
Selection of sizes of cable glands shall be as per approved shop drawings and material
submittal.

2. SCOPE OF WORKS
This method of statement refers to various type of cable Glands installation procedure within Project
Control documents, which explains and covers the installation of Cable Glands installation and Termination
of cables to Panels on Field (Site).
Type of Brass Compression Cable Gland as mentioned below

1. Multicore armoured cable - Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC:

CW: Single Seal Brass Cable Gland – Indoor application
CW with Deluge Proof: Single Seal Brass Cable Gland – Outdoor application/Pump Room/
Plant room /wet and damp area
E1 W: Double seal Brass cable gland - Swimming pool / water Foundation area or similar typical area
2. Fire Rated Multicore armoured cable - Cu / MICA / XLPE/ SWA / LSHF- F2 :
CW - SOLO: Single Seal Brass Cable Gland – Indoor application
CW - SOLO with Deluge Proof: Single Seal Brass Cable Gland – Outdoor application / Pump Room /Plant
room / wet and damp area
E1 W - SOLO: Double seal Brass cable gland - Swimming pool / water Foundation area or similar typical

E1FW - Double Seal Brass Gland - Diesel tank / Other explosive Areas.
 3. CU/PVC Single core Earthing wire more than 6 mm2:
A2: Single Seal Brass Cable Gland – Indoor application
A2 with Deluge Proof: Single Seal Brass Cable Gland – Outdoor application/Pump Room/
Plant room /wet and damp area/Swimming pool / water Foundation area or similar typical area
4. Cu/MICA/LSHF Single Core Earthing wire more than 6 mm2:
A2 SOLO: Single Seal Brass Cable Gland – Indoor application
A2 Solo with Deluge Proof: Single Seal Brass Cable Gland – Outdoor application/Pump Room/
Plant room /wet and damp area / Swimming pool / water Foundation area or similar typical area
A2 F: Single Seal Brass Cable Gland - Diesel tank / Other explosive Areas.
5. RGM 2H - Brass Cable Gland - Indoor Application – MICC Cable -2 Core
Fire rated PG gland for the CBS and fire alarm system shall be submitted Separately

7. DESCRIPTION OF WORKS
7.1 SEQUENCE OF WORK
 Power drawings with installation and the required material is arranged by the site engineer as
per project specifications. Installation of Cable Glands by the experienced foremen/Technician &
Helpers.
 Before start of the work make sure that all the HSE measures have been taken and obtain all the
necessary PPE’s. If required get the safe work permit from HSE department.

7.2 METHOD OF WORK

The installation works will be carried out strictly in accordance with this document, specifications,
approved material submittals, approved shop drawings and manufacturer’s recommendations.

7.3 PREPARATION OF WORK

 Before beginning installation of any type Cable Glands the following works shall be carried out.
 MIR shall be raised to the consultant for materials inspection.
 Cables shall be tested for IR and continuity prior to termination.
 Material to be checked with delivery notes, approved material submittal, material test certificate
materials and accessories receiving inspection report checklist. This activity to be carried out
prior to the engineer’s inspection.
 Apply for appropriate permit/ work start.
 Check and ensure that the cable installation works (complete length) were approved by
consultant engineers and tested prior to glanding and termination works.
 The installation shall comply with project specifications & national standard requirements.
 MICC mains cable: joints shall be suitably sized galvanized malleable iron adaptable box with
glands and fixed base mechanical clamping connectors of approved design. For external use the
jointing box shall be enclosed in a second galvanized box with glands, filled with encapsulating
compound
 All the MICC glanding and termination shall be carried out by manufacturer trained and certified
technicians and supervisors.
 Provide temporary supports and platform, scaffolding and access ladders, whenever applicable.
 After cable laying each length of the cable shall undergo QC checks (Continuity & Meggering).
The detailed checking procedure will explain Separate submittal.
 The entry of cables into Enclosure shall be via gland assembles. The supervisor must ensure that
the gland used are the correct type and size of the cables and are to the correct safety code if
applicable.
 Segregation between different voltage levels and separation distance between the
services glanded at the same point as follows:
Fire Alarm Cables 300mm minimum distance from Low Voltage Power Cable.
BMS Cables

 Multi-core cable shall not be bent to radius less than the manufacturer’s recommendation as
defined in their catalogues or on the relevant data sheet. Please find the below table for
manufacture recommended.
 Minimum Bending Radius ` : CU / MICA / LSHF
Sl. No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Cable 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Size 300 240 185 150 120 95 70 50 35 25 16 10 6 4 2.5

Min. 500 450 395 355 320 295 265 230 200 180 150 130 115 100 90
MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM
Radius

7.4 INSTALLATION OF CABLE GLAND –CW TYPE (OUTDOOR & WET AREA)–FOR LOW VOLTAGE CABLES-
ARMOURED CABLE

Earth Tag Sub Assembly B

C R

Entry Item Detachable Anyway Clamping Body Outer seal

Cone Ring Nut

Shroud for cable Gland Lock Nut for Cable Gland Cable
1. The Main parts of Brass type compressed Cable Glands are shown in above with Picture. Take the cable
measurement from gland plate to terminal connection point with consider the allowance for future
maintenance and cable dressing inside the Panel and necessary slack. Mark on the Panel Gland plate area
required hole size suitable for selected Gland. Use the Hole saw cutter and drill machine for making the
hole. File the cut area to avoid any sharp edges.

2. Separate Components such as Entry Component, Detachable cone and from Sub Assembly B. Fit shroud
over the cable outer sheath Prepare the cable by removing the cable outer sheath and the armor to suit the
geometry of the equipment. Remove a further 18mm (maximum) of outer sheath to expose the armor.
Separate the cable gland entry component from sub-assembly B. Ensuring that the outer seal is relaxed,
pass sub-assembly “B” over the cable outer sheath and armour followed by the “Any Way” clamping ring
(R). Note: On maximum size cables the clamping ring may only pass over the armour.

3. Wiring between the central battery, sub panels and luminaires shall be carried out using fire resistant
cables of suitable size as per the local civil defense.
/Fire Department requirements. All elements which are required to retain their integrity during fire
conditions shall be fire resistant. Wires on vertical riser shall be tied using fire resistant cable ties.
Proprietary fire resistant cable glands shall be used at all termination points including at the panels and
luminaires.

4. All cable, glands, lugs & termination shall be working as:

The climate in Qatar in the summer months is hot and humid and a humidity of 100 % at 30 °C has been
recorded.
(a) Violent sand and dust storms of several hours’ duration occur and even on comparatively still days,
fine dust is carried in suspension in the atmosphere.
(b) All apparatus and equipment shall, therefore, be so designed and constructed that they operate
satisfactorily and without any deleterious effect for prolonged and continuous periods in the conditions
stated above and at the following ambient temperature conditions:

(i) Maximum sun radiation temperature in summer - 84 °C

(ii) Maximum ambient temperature in summer - 52 °C

 (iii) Average max. ambient temperature in summer - 45 °C

(iv) Minimum ambient temperature in winter - 0 °C

(v) The altitude of the country may be taken as

sea level.

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5. Secure the entry component into the equipment as indicated.

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6. Locate the Detachable armour cone (C) into the recess of the entry component. Pass cable through entry
component evenly spacing the armour around the cone.

7. Whilst continuing to push the cable forward to maintain contact between the braid/steel armour and the
Cone, tighten the body of sub-assembly B by hand until the anyway clamping ring is felt to have engaged
the braid/armour.
 8.Hold the entry component with a spanner and tighten the body using a spanner until all available threads
are used, the body and entry item are metal to metal and cannot be tightened further.

9. Ensure the two components make “metal to metal” contact.

10. Only using finger pressure, tightened the Outer seal assembly until light resistance to tightening is met.

Then either use the outer seal tightening guide tape from manufacture recommended, tightened the Outer seal
using spanners.

11.After proper tightened the Outer seal of Cable gland need to fix with Panel enclosure gland plate. Take
the cable through the Pre built hole made on Gland Plate, after that insert the chuck nut into the cable
along with earth tag. Then tightened the chuck nut properly. Cables shall be terminated with compression
glands giving adequate mechanical support by locking on the armour and ensuring earth continuity.

This completes the procedure for installation.

 7.5 INSTALLATION OF CABLE GLAND –A2 TYPE –FOR LOW VOLTAGE CABLES

Where connections to electrical machines are to be by multicore glands, the final termination shall be
by ring type universal glands and locknuts, and adequate slack cable in the form of a loop or spiral
being left to allow for the movement of motors necessitated by belt re-tensioning, vibration, etc.

SEAL (2) SEAL NUT (3)

(1) ENTRY ITEM

Mark on the Panel Gland plate area for required hole size suitable to gland the cable.
Use the Hole saw cutter and drill machine for making the hole.
File the cut area to avoid any sharp edges.
Fit the gland into the gland plate and fully tighten the entry item(1)

Determine the conductor length required to suit the installation and prepare the cable accordingly, removing
part of the outer sheath where required to reveal the insulated conductors.

Slacken the seal nut (3) to relax the seal (2)

Pass the cable through the gland to the desired position,then tightened the seal nut by hand until the resistance
is felt (when the seal contacts the cable).Tighten with a spanner onefurther turn.

7.6 INSTALLATION OF CABLE GLAND –BW TYPE (INDOOR AREA)–FOR LOW VOLTAGE CABLES-
ARMOURED CABLE

Entry Component Nut

Earth Tag

Shroud

1. The Main parts of Brass type BW type Cable Glands are shown in above with Picture. Which suitable for
indoor areas except Pump/ Water plant room suitable to Cu/XLPE/SWA/LSHF cables. Select the suitable size for
desired cable. Approach the manufacture recommended size of cable Gland.
2. Mark on the Panel Gland plate area required hole size suitable for selected Gland
3. Use the Hole saw cutter and drill machine for making the hole. File the cut area for avoid any sharp edge.
4. Take the cable measurement from gland plate to terminal connection point with consider the allowance for
future maintenance and cable dressing inside the Panel and enough slack. This measurement can take inside
the panel with the use of Nylon draw wire. Then mark its own cable, to avoid any change the marking can be
use one cable tie and tightened on itself.
 5. Separate the cable gland component, Fit cable shroud over the cable outer sheath. Prepare the cable by
removing the cable outer sheath.
6. Remove a further 18 mm(max) of outer sheath to expose the armour.
7. Secure the entry component into the cable and pass the cable through the entry item evenly space the
braid/armour around the cone, as shown in below.

8. While continuing to push the cable forward to maintain contract between the armour and the cone, tighten
the nut by hand to engage the armour.
9. Hold the entry component with a spanner and tighten the Nut using a spanner until the armour is secured.
10. After proper tightened the Outer seal of Cable gland need to fix with Panel enclosure gland plate. Take the
cable through the Pre built hole made on Gland Plate, after that insert the chuck nut into the cable along
with earth tag. Then tightened the chuck nut properly.

7.7 INSTALLATION OF CABLE GLAND –MICC CABLES

This type Glanding is suitable for MICC Cable Twisted LSF 2T Size (1.5 Sq.mm to 6.00 Sq.mm)

a. Straightening of cable by using “Roller straightner” shall be carried

out initially.
b. Saw the cable to produce a square end

Hold the PVC shroud against the cable and cut the as per as shown.

Fit the gland shroud

Strip the plastic outer covering for the required length

 Strip the outer sheath using a stripper

Mineral Insulated Cable:

1. Cable shall be comprised of a pressure packed magnesium oxide insulation contained within a
continuous soft ductile copper sheath and copper conductors embedded in the dielectric in
standard formation.
2. Cable termination kit shall be comprised of conductor insulation of neoprene sleeving retained by
cone shaped beads beneath a fibre sealing disc. Each conductor shall be identified with regard to
phase etc., by means of sleeving placed over the neoprene insulation.
3. Cable seals shall be comprised of screw-in-pot type seals, with brass ring glands designed to
accommodate the pot seal.
4. External compression glands shall be closed fitting PVC shrouds earthing for armouring and
metallic sheaths: suitable brass or copper clamps, and copper strip conductor in accordance with
local power authority requirements, and not less than 2.5 sq. mm.
5. Materials used for the MICC Cable termination and glanding are,
(i) Brass glands
(ii) Brass earth tail kit
(iii) Brass locknuts
(iv) Shroud LSZH
 When the required length has been stripped, grip the sheath tightly with pliers to stop the stripping
tool and finish the strip.
 Measure the cable diameter and find the required size on the shroud.
 Flatten the LSF shroud and cut along the now curved measurement line using scissors or a safety knife.
 If required cut between the lines to achieve the correct measurement.
 Push the LSF shroud down the cable with the wide end facing where the cable gland will be installed.
 Install the MICC cable gland
 Fit the shroud over the installed cable gland ensuring a tight fit against the equipment.
 Fit the complete brass gland as shown but do tighten the back nut at this stage.

 For 20 & 25 size pots an Easi-Pot tool may be used to simplify assembly onto the cable

 Alternatively use the expendable type crimper. This is available in 20,25,32 and 40 mm termination
sizes.

 The pot should be screwed onto the cable until it protrudes approx.1 mm into the pot. Earth tail pots
may need screwing further to correctly position the earth wire. Earth pot seal connected to metal sheath
will give earth continuity.
 Earth Lead

 If stub caps are supplied, position the stub cap on the conductors

 Push the disc or stub cap firmly into the mouth of the pot using suitable pliers

 Remove excess compound and crimp the disc/stub cap using the hand crimp (available for 20 & 25 mm
sizes). Ensure the pot is not loosened when releasing the crimping force.
 Alternatively use the expendable type crimper. This is available in 20. 25 32
and 40 mm termination sizes. Ensure the pot is not loosened when releasing
the crimping force.

1. For seals using stub caps, cut the sleeve to length and push over the stub.
The other end of the cable should now be terminated in the same way.

2. Terminations of mineral insulated cables shall be provided with sleeves

having a temperature rating not less than that of the seals.

3. For mineral insulated cables the application at terminations of sleeves or

discs of the appropriate colour noted above shall be used to identify phases,
neutral and earth

Sealing Cables:
a. Shall be Sealed both ends of cables immediately after tests.
b. Seal MICC cables immediately after cutting to prevent hygroscopic action by the dielectric. All cables shall
give an infinity test when tested on a 1000-volt Megger immediately, and 48 hours after sealing.
c. Seal aluminum sheathed cables with a metal cap plumbed to the sheath.

d. Seal plastic sheathed cables with a plastic cap embracing the wires and outer.

e. Seal plastic sheathed cables with a plastic cap embracing the wires and outer sheathed.

MICC mains cable: joints shall be suitably sized galvanized malleable iron adaptable box with glands and fixed
base mechanical clamping connectors of approved design. For external use the jointing box shall be enclosed
in a second galvanized box with glands, filled with encapsulating compound
7.8 INSTALLATION OF PG TYPE GLAND
Fire rated PG type Gland for the Central Battery System and Fire Alarm System will be
submitted separate submittal.

7.9 PROCEDURE FOR CABLE TERMINATION OF LOW VOLTAGE CABLES.

Cable termination described below following Low Voltage Cable
(Subject to material approval based on IFC issuance)
1) Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC Cables (0.6/1 KV)
2) Cu/MICA/XLPE/SWA/LSHF- Cables (0.6/1 KV)
3) Cu/MICA/LSHF Cables (0.6/1 KV)
4) Cu/PVC Cables (0.45/0.75 KV)
5) Sufficient spare cable shall be allowed to remake the joint for future termination

(Indicative Diagram-Slack cable for future terminations will be available inside the DB)
(TERMINATION DETAILS SHALL BE SUBMITTED SEPARATE SHOP DRAWINNG)
 Ensure & check that the termination cable lug selection for cables are correct and the required
cable to be terminated.
 Check the phase sequence for cable termination.
 For Cable termination certified and experienced person will be employed for all termination.
 Ensure that above ground cable termination shall be accessible.
 Choose the entry location that is suitable for the cable termination points and panel wire ways,
and make sure that it should be matching with the approved material submittal and shop
drawings
 From the Gland plate point to terminal point area, neatly run the individual core run cable. Slack
cable should be provided inside the DB for future terminations and connections.
 Cable bending as per the manufacture recommended list of bending radius. Straightened the
individual cable run and neatly taken inside the Panel enclosure to reach to MCCB/MCB Terminal
Points.
 Choose the proper cable lugs match to the cable size as per manufacture recommendation and
approved material.
 When more than one cable is to be terminated at particular items of equipment special care
should be taken to ensure that all cables to that equipment are routed from a common direction
and each is terminated in an orderly and symmetrical fashion.
 Each and every cable shall be permanently identified at each end by its cable number as noted
within the schedules. The identification label shall be of adequate size and style to a pattern
approved by the Engineer and shall be securely fixed to its relative cable.
 Cable ties of PVC, nylon, plastic or similar material will not be permitted under any
circumstances.
 All power cables shall be terminated with palm type compression terminals of the correct type
and size.
 Special terminals shall be provided where necessary. Standard terminals which have palms/holes
which are oversized for the application will not be acceptable. Standard terminals which are
drilled out to a larger size, reducing the area of the palm will not be acceptable.
 Removal of strands or shaving of conductors to enable them to be terminated at terminals which
are not designed for the size of cable necessary will not be permitted at any point.
 Pneumatic crimping machines shall be employed with correctly sized dies. Hand crimping shall
not be used.
 Cable Size in sq. mm

Hole Size

 Cable tie will use for wire dressing inside the panel.
 Remove the cable insulation at the end of cable required for connecting the Cable Lugs to the
bare copper conductors.

 Insert the cable identification to the individual run of cable as per the approved labelling
submittal.

 No reduction in the number of strands of a cable core shall be allowed at a cable joint or
termination.

 Cable cores shall pass through glands or termination boxes directly to equipment terminals,
without crosses if practicable.

 The boxes shall be fitted with suitable armouring clamps and glands. The armoring of the cables
shall be terminated at the armoring clamps and the inner sheath shall pass through the gland.
Self-amalgamating tapes shall be applied to give fully screening insulation reinstatement where
the insulation is screened.

 Identification for Circuit reference number from which Panel & Cable size and type will clearly
make the labels on cables.
 Insert the cable lug by slow hammering the cable lug, once the cable lug completely inserts to
the bare copper conductor, crimping the cable lug with using hydraulic Crimp Tool. After that
properly covered the portion of cable lug bottom with Heat shrink sleeves.
 Hydraulic Crimping tool

 Cable lugs will fix with nut, bolt, washer assembly with at any copper bar strips/Neutral bar/
earth bar area. In the MCCB area already have itself screws. After inserting in between, the
terminal jaws of MCCB, Screws will be tightened.
 All termination to be tightened properly and torque test should be done as per the
manufacturers standards to avoid any loose connection to lead burning the cable.
7.10 PROCEDURE FOR CABLE TERMINATION OF MICC CABLES.

1) MICC Cables –LSF 2T (Cable Sizes: 2.5/4.0/6 Sq.mm) (0.5/0.75 KV)

Application area – Mainly in Electrical Substation Rooms –Light/Power Circuits to Distribution
Board.
For Lighting Points – 2Cx 2.5 Sq.mm
For Power Points - 2Cx 4.00 Sq.mm
For AC Points - 2Cx 6.00 Sq.mm
After completion of Glanding work on Switch Boxes in case of Light Circuits, take the
measurement to Switch terminal box with consider the enough length extra for future
requirements/maintenance and cut the cable.

Remove the insulation at the end of wire for terminate the cable to the Switch terminals.
After that tightened the switch terminal screws to avoid loose connections.

7.11 PROCEDURE FOR GLANDING & TERMINATION TO LV SWITCHGEARS, ISOLATOR, CONTROL PANELS, TAP
OFF UNIT BOXES
LV Switchgears
After the proper Installation of LV Switch Gear panels, identify the outgoing cables location
from the Panels. Accordingly arrange the cables without crossing to the top of the LV Panel.
All cables are shall be installed in cable chamber of the LV Switch Gear, remove the cover of
the individual cable chamber from rear side of the LV Panel. Take as required cables Length
measurement up to the termination busbar Point.
Arrange the marking on top gland plate required hole sizes of cable glands
with consider proper spacing for other cable glands in the same termination plate.
Take care the marking on the gland plate with consider the earthing cable along with multi
core armored/non armored cable. Please find the below one example for LV switch Gear cable
glanding installation details.
 The bending radius of cable to be followed as per manufacture recommendation, so accordingly
properly bend the cable to reach the bottom of LV switch Gear Panel and take measurement from plate
to the termination bus bars inside the cable chamber. After that start the cable glanding procedures as
explained in contents Point 7.4/7.5/7.6 as per the type of cable used in particular areas. This is as general
concept of Glanding & Termination.
As per the LV panel manufacturing diagram, the cables as all be arranged so as to gland the cables
neared to the breaker. For that marking will be done and holes will be made as per the cable sizes.
Using the Hole saw cutter, the holes are made, then the cable will be glanded to the respective opening
and it will be guided to the respective bus bar terminals and will be terminated to the bus bar terminals.

Isolators for Mechanical Equipment

Cable glanding to the Isolators are of two types, based on the location of the isolators,
1. Bottom entry type glanding- Cable will be glanded to the isolator on the bottom side, when the
isolator is located in the location which is open to sky or open conditions.
2.Top Entry type Glanding:- For all other isolator installations, top entry type installation is preferred.
Glanding procedure is same as that we mentioned in contents 7.4/7.5/7.6.
As per the location Isolator can be mounted on the wall/ceiling and can be fixed on supports as per the
site conditions. Installation details of Isolator will be a part of shop drawing submission.
 Mostly for the mechanical equipment such as AHU/Fans/Pumps etc., the isolators will be in the Roof,
where isolator will be fixed by means of Channel support.
Cable will be run through by means of Cable tray, and bottom entry type glanding will be
done.For that using the hole saw cutter, required hole will be made by means of Electrical drill, and the
edges will be filed. Then the sheath of the cable will be removed by means of knife, and the armor of
the cables are cut as per the requirement, and then gland will be fixed to the cable. Then the cable with
the gland will be passed through the hole and using the check nut, gland will be tightened and the cable
will be kept inside the isolator with enough slack cable.
As per the cable size, Cable lugs are selected and the end of the sleeves are removed and it will
be pulled to the cable lug, and using the crimping tool, it will be crimped. Then it will be connected to
the terminals of the isolator.
Isolators for Mechanical equipment’s such as Fresh air/Exhaust fans will be support from ceiling
concrete slab by using GI angle channels. Main Incoming Power Cables through cable trays will glanding
on the top of the isolators. Same procedure for the bottom entry type will be followed for the same.

Control Panels
After the installation of control panels, the incoming power cables will run through the cable
tray. Then the cables are glanded to the gland plate of the control panel. Maintain minimum gap
between the cable glands and give enough provision for glanding the Earth cables also. After that
terminate the cables to the concerned terminal points. Control Panel installation drawings shall be
submitted separately. Control panel manufacture details drawings will refer for Installation and cable
termination details.