Nexans 33kV CWS Installation guide

Brand
Nexans
Model
33kV CWS
Type
Installation guide

Nexans 33kV CWS is a heat shrinkable termination kit designed for indoor/outdoor use on solid insulation cables with copper or aluminum conductors and copper wire screens. It offers reliable performance for voltages up to 36kV and cross-sections up to 1600mm². The kit includes red mastic tape, stress relief mastic pad, and red insulation tube for added protection and insulation. Installation is straightforward, involving cable preparation, lug crimping, mastic application, and heat shrinking. The result is a durable and weather-resistant termination suitable for various applications.

Nexans 33kV CWS is a heat shrinkable termination kit designed for indoor/outdoor use on solid insulation cables with copper or aluminum conductors and copper wire screens. It offers reliable performance for voltages up to 36kV and cross-sections up to 1600mm². The kit includes red mastic tape, stress relief mastic pad, and red insulation tube for added protection and insulation. Installation is straightforward, involving cable preparation, lug crimping, mastic application, and heat shrinking. The result is a durable and weather-resistant termination suitable for various applications.

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TYPE OF CABLE: Solid insulation (XLPE-HEPR)
SECTION: Up to 1600 mm² Cu/Al
TYPE OF SCREEN: Copper wires
VOLTAGE: Umax 36 kV
MONOi/MONOe-1
INDOOR/OUTDOOR SINGLE CORE
HEAT SHRINKABLE TERMINATION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION IM1778EI.3
ed. 15/09/2020
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1 ASSEMBLY OF THE TERMINATION
1.1
Prepare the cable and cut the exceeding length.
1.2
Remove the outer sheath for the length “L” (“L” see the table).
Abrade the outer sheath for 100 mm and clean with solvent.
ABRADE
L
1.3
Apply a layer (20% overlap) of red mastic “MBA” for 30 mm length.
RED MASTIC MBA
30
TYPE INDOOR TYPE
SECTION RANGE (mm2) 25 ÷ 95 70 ÷ 240 95 ÷ 300 185 ÷ 400 400÷ 630 630 ÷ 1000 800 ÷ 1200 1200 ÷ 1600
L (mm) 400 400 400 400 450 450 450 500
TYPE OUTDOOR TYPE
SECTION RANGE (mm2) 25 ÷ 95 70 ÷ 240 95 ÷ 300 185 ÷ 400 400÷ 630 630 ÷ 1000 800 ÷ 1200 1200 ÷ 1600
L (mm) 500 500 500 600 600 600 600 600
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1.8
Apply a layer of red mastic “MBA” (20% overlap) over the screen wires covering the previous layer of “MBA”.
Fill the cavities over the lug with red mastic “MBA”.
1.6
Bare the conductor for the length "C" (“C”= inside depth of lug)
for bolted lug or “C+5mm” in case of compression lug.
1.7
Position the lug and crimp it or break the screws in case of bolted lug following the manufacturer’s instructions.
CONDUCTOR
C
1.4
Fold back the copper screen wires and x them temporarely at 150 mm from cut sheath with some turns of pvc tape.
1.5
Remove the semi-conductive layer leaving 40 mm out of the outer sheath taking care not to damage
the insulation.
SEMICONDUCTIVE LAYER
40150
RED MASTIC MBA
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1.11
Slide the red tube "GT12" (stress control + insulation) till the TOP edge of red mastic "MBA"
applied over the cable lug.
1.12
Start heatshrinking from the top downwards.
1.9
Wrap around the exposed conductor the red mastic “MBA” stretching it, wrap till reaching the lug barrel diameter.
Wrap also the same mastic around the lug barrel.
RED MASTIC MBA
RED TUBE GT12
1.10
Remove the protective paper (the one with the printing) from the MACD pad.
Apply the stress relief mastic pad "MACD", lightly stretched, starting from the cut outer sheath.
STRESS RELIEF MASTIC PAD MACD
1 2 3 4
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1.13
Remove the PVC tape previously applied on the screen wires and split them into two parts; wrap the wires
at the bottom of shrunk tube (one round) making a ring.
Twist the screen wires, cut straight and crimp OR screw the grounding lug.
INDOOR TERMINATION IS FINISHED
1.14 ONLY FOR OUTDOOR TERMINATION
Slide the rst antitracking shed at 160 mm from the bottom edge of shrunk tube and heatshrink.
Slide the remaining shed and heatshrink. Dierent number of sheds and tail lengths available upon request.
OUTDOOR TERMINATION IS FINISHED
INDOOR
TERMINATION
OUTDOOR
TERMINATION
REVERSED
OUTDOOR
TERMINATION
RING
WITH WIRES
SCREEN
RING
WITH WIRES
SCREEN
RING
WITH WIRES
SCREEN
80
80
80
160
80
80
80
160
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Nexans Italia S.p.A.
nexans.com/power_accessories
[email protected]
Adjust torch to give a soft blue flame with yellow tip.
Heatshrink tubes uniformly avoiding wrinkles along the surface.
Keep the flame moving continuously and maintain adequate distance to avoid
over heating.
This product should be installed by competent personnel familiar with electrical
equipment and safe operating practices. Parts contained in this kit should be
visually inspected for possible damage, and installed in accordance with
these instructions. These instructions are not intended as a substitute
for adequate training and experience.
Please dispose of all waste according to environmental regulations.
The company reserves the right to alter without notice the information contained in this installation manual.
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Nexans 33kV CWS Installation guide

Brand
Nexans
Model
33kV CWS
Type
Installation guide

Nexans 33kV CWS is a heat shrinkable termination kit designed for indoor/outdoor use on solid insulation cables with copper or aluminum conductors and copper wire screens. It offers reliable performance for voltages up to 36kV and cross-sections up to 1600mm². The kit includes red mastic tape, stress relief mastic pad, and red insulation tube for added protection and insulation. Installation is straightforward, involving cable preparation, lug crimping, mastic application, and heat shrinking. The result is a durable and weather-resistant termination suitable for various applications.

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