General Instructions - ABB Thomas & Betts Elastimold 655LR Instrucciones De Instalación

IS- - 0249
March 2016
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STEP 1
Assemble the cable in its final assembled position with
enough slack to provide adequate clearance for removing
the elbows. For concentric neutral cable, unwind the
concentric neutral wires. Cut the cable 1--3/4" (45mm) from
center line of the mating product.
STEP 2
Clean the outer surface of the cable a distance of 24" (610mm) or up to the bent back concentric neutral wires.
STEP 3
CABLE PREPARATION
A. If a 20MA or 21MA grounding device or 600ECS Jacket Cable Seal is being used, refer to the Installation Instructions
supplied with those products for removal of cable outer jacket, shield connection and grounding.
B.
UNISHIELD* AND LEAD SHEATH CABLE
For UNISHIELD* or LEAD SHEATH cable a 10TL cable shield adapter is required. Refer to the Installation Instructions
supplied with the 10TL cable shield adapter for cable preparation.
*Unishield is a registered Trade Mark of ANACONDA WIRE and CABLE COMPANY.
C.
JACKETED AND NON- - JACKETED CABLE
Remove the outer jacket (where applicable) and prepare cable as shown.
NON- - JACKETED CONCENTRIC
NEUTRAL WIRES
Semi---con Shield
Bind
JACKETED FLAT METALLIC TAPE SHIELD
Flat Metallic
Tape Shield
Outer
Jacket
JACKETED LONGITUDINALLY
CORRUGATED SHIELD

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Concentric Neutral Wires
Follow the STEPS A, B or C that apply to the cable being prepared.
Tape Marker
Cable Insulation
9---3/4"(248mm)
10---3/4"(273mm)
12---3/4"(324mm)
Tape Marker
Semi---con Shield
Cable Insulation
9---3/4"(248mm)
10---3/4"(273mm)
Flat Metallic Tape Shield
and Vinyl Tape Location
12---3/4"(324mm)
(Where Applicable)
JACKETED SHIELD WIRES
Shield Wires
Outer
Jacket
JACKETED FABRIC TAPE SHIELD
Fabric Tape
Shield
Outer
Jacket
Tape Marker
Longitudinally
Corrugated Shield
Outer
Jacket
1--3/4"
(45mm)
600--ampere
Mating Product
Tape Marker
Semi---con Shield
Cable Insulation
9---3/4"(248mm)
10---3/4"(273mm)
12---3/4"(324mm)
Tape Marker
Tape Retainer
Cable Insulation
9---3/4"(248mm)
10---3/4"(273mm)
12---3/4"(324mm)
Flush
Semi---con Shield
Cable Insulation
9---3/4"(248mm)
10---3/4"(273mm)
12---3/4"(324mm)