CABLE SPLICING AND TERMINATION 
          TRAINING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE DESCRIPTION (IRI-EM19)  
         
         
         
                                    
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
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                                 Cable Splicing and Termination 
                                         (IRI-EM19) 
        
        
                        PREFACE 
        
       This Training Equipment Maintenance Description (EMD) has been designed to assist you in 
       meeting the requirements of Module IRI-EM19 of the Electrical Distribution Training Program.  It 
       contains information about the Power Plant, Cable Splicing and Termination.  This includes 
       function, quantity of parts, location of parts, description of the physical construction of the part, and 
       description of the operation of the part, equipment preventive and corrective maintenance, and 
       references.   
        
       You should review each chapter objective.  In doing so you will be better prepared to learn the 
       required information.  You should also inspect the equipment identifying the components and 
       controls.  Should you have additional questions about the equipment, ask your supervisor. 
        
       A separate document, Cable Splicing and Termination Equipment Maintenance Procedure (IRI-
       EM19-EMP), covers detailed maintenance of the Cable Splicing and Termination. 
        
        
        
        
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                                             CABLE SPLICING AND TERMINATION 
                                   TRAINING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE DESCRIPTION 
                                                       TABLE OF CONTENTS 
                  
                 1.0     Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 5 
                 1.1     Equipment Function ............................................................................................................ 5 
                 1.2     Equipment Description ....................................................................................................... 5 
                 1.3     Equipment Connections and Interface ................................................................................ 6 
                 2.0     Equipment Major Parts ....................................................................................................... 7 
                 2.1     Cable Splicing and Termination Equipment ....................................................................... 7 
                 2.2     Preparing the Cable for Termination .................................................................................. 9 
                 2.3     Attaching the Cable Lug ................................................................................................... 14 
                 2.4     Cleaning the Cable ............................................................................................................ 15 
                 2.5     Applying Stress Relief Material to the Cable ................................................................... 16 
                 2.6     Positioning and Shrinking the Stress Relief Tube on the Cable ....................................... 16 
                 2.7     Grounding the Cable Shield .............................................................................................. 18 
                 2.8     Applying Sealant to the Cable .......................................................................................... 20 
                 2.9     Placing and Shrinking the HV Tube on the Cable ............................................................ 21 
                 2.10    Completing Outdoor Termination of the Cable ................................................................ 22 
                 3.0     Equipment Preventive and Corrective Maintenance ......................................................... 25 
                 3.1     Cable Splicing and Termination Preventive Maintenance................................................ 25 
                 3.2     Cable Splicing and Termination Corrective Maintenance ................................................ 25 
                 4.0     References .......................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 
                 Appendix 1  - Cable Splicing and Termination Kits..................................................................... 26 
                  
                  
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       List of Figures: 
        Figure 1 – Determining the Required Amount of Insulation Cutback  
        Figure 2 – Insulation Cutback for Cable Shielded with Copper Tape  
        Figure 3 – Installing Ground Braid on Cable Shielded with Copper Tape  
        Figure 4 – Insulation Cutback for Cable Shielded with Wire  
        Figure 5 – Installing the Lug on Wire Shielded Cable  
        Figure 6 – Insulation Cutback for Cable with UniShield  
        Figure 7 – Installing Lug for Cable with UniShield  
        Figure 8 – Insulation Cutback for Cable with Lead Sheath  
        Figure 9 – Soldering the Ground Braid for Cable With Lead Sheath  
        Figure 10 – Positioning the Ground Braid for Cable with Lead Sheath  
        Figure 11 – Applying Red Sealant to Lug Barrel  
        Figure 12 – Installing the Shim Tube  
        Figure 13 – Abrading and Cleaning the Cable  
        Figure 14 – Applying Stress Relief Material to Cable  
        Figure 15 – Positioning and Shrinking Stress Relief Tube  
        Figure 16 – Preparing to Ground Cable with Copper Tape or Lead Sheath  
        Figure 17 – Applying Red Sealant to Cable  
        Figure 18 – Applying More Red Sealant to Cable  
        Figure 19 – Preparing to Ground Wire Shield or UniShield  
        Figure 20 – Cleaning the Jacket for Wire Shield or UniShield  
        Figure 21 – Continue Wrapping Red Sealant for Wire Shield or UniShield  
        Figure 22 – Applying Sealant to Cable at Lug  
        Figure 23 – Applying Sealant to Cable with No Lug 
        Figure 24 – Placing and Shrinking HV Tube on Cable 
        Figure 25 – Trimming the HV Tube on Cable 
        Figure 26 – Positioning Skirt on Cable 
        Figure 27 – Positioning Skirt for Top Feed Termination 
        Figure 28 – Adding Extra Skirts on Cable 
        
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