33kV 1 Core Straight Thru Joint

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INTRODUCTION
This 33kV jointing manual covers the approved methods and associated jointing kits for use on all
non fluid filled 33kV mains cables within UK Power Networks.
The 33kV jointing manual is split into four sections:
Introduction and Health, Safety and Sustainability Statement
Section 2
Jointing Instructions
Section 3
Standard Procedures for Preparing 33kV Cables
Section 4
Installing Heatshrink Materials and Componants
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Section 1
1.1
Health, Safety and Sustainability Statement
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Every attempt has been made to cover all the types of joint required. If the joint that you are
required to make is not covered, refer either to the Craft Training Centres at Bury St Edmunds and
Sundridge or to Asset Management.
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UK Power Networks requires anyone working on its network to comply fully with its Health, Safety
and Sustainability (HSS) policies and procedures, details of which can be found in the UK Power
Networks Central Document Library (CDL). This section is intended only as a summary of HSS
requirements. Persons carrying out jointing works on the network, shall ensure they are up to date
with all relevant HSS procedures and guidance before carrying out work. If in doubt, ask.
The requirements of the Distribution Safety Rules and associated approved procedures
and codes of practice shall be followed at all times.
Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment shall be worn.
An on-site risk assessment shall be carried out using the UK Power Networks standard
on-site risk assessment sheet at the start of every job and reviewed at the start of every
subsequent day of the job.
Only approved materials shall be used. Materials and substances which have not been
assessed by UK Power Networks under its COSHH procedure shall not be used without
assessment.
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nly approved tools designed for the type of cable shall be used, and the condition of these
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shall be checked each day before use.
nly persons who have been trained and assessed to a level acceptable to UK Power
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Networks may carry out jointing on the network owned by UK Power Networks. People
shall only carry out work for which they have the necessary skills and training.
ork may only be carried out in accordance with UK Power Networks' procedures and,
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where appropriate, the agreement of network control.
ork may only be carried out if an appropriate task or job instruction has been issued for
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that work, unless the person concerned is specifically authorised to issue such instructions
to them.
Only competent or authorised persons specifically appointed to do so may carry out jointing
work, receive Permits to Work and carry out the operational activities associated with
jointing such as linking and fusing.
he work site shall be kept tidy. Environmental risks created by the work and disposal of
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waste shall be managed in accordance with UK Power Networks Environmental procedures.
UK POWER NETWORKS 33KV JOINTING MANUAL I 2012
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ll jointing works shall be carried out in accordance with this manual and other guidance
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issued by UK Power Networks.
ll work carried out shall be recorded in the approved manner and details returned for
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inclusion on the records management system.
ny incidents or near misses that occur, and any hazards that come to light shall be
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reported to the AIRline reporting system.
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JOINTINg INsTRUCTIONs
This section contains a complete list of jointing instructions and kit selection tables for all 33kV joints.
Only joints contained within this section are to be used in UK Power Networks. No other
joint kits or combinations of joint kit shall be used without the approval of UK Power
Networks Asset Management.
To simplify the kit selection tables only metric cable sizes are used. To convert from imperial to
metric conductor sizes refer to the comparison table below:
Imperial Conductor
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Size (inch )
Metric Equivalent
Conductor Size
(mm2)
0.0225
16
0.1
0.15
35
70
95
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0.2
25
0.06
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0.007
0.04
120
0.25
150
0.3
185
0.4
240
0.5
300
0.6
400
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All sizes apply to both copper and aluminium conductor sizes.
0.75
500
1.0
630
1.23
800
1.55
1000
The following sections contain tables which detail the joint kits required to complete particular
types of joint for all the cable sizes listed.
Any jointing requirements for cable sizes not shown on this table should be referred to one of the
UK Power Networks Jointing Schools.
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2.1
Single-Core Polymeric Straight Joints
2.1.1
Single-Core Straight Joints with Similar Size Conductors (185 to 300mm2)
These are all heatshrink joints that contain both phase and copper wire screen connectors.
MXSU-6131-GB01
02640P
185
185
1 per Joint
185
300
1 per Joint
300
300
1 per Joint
Cable Preparation
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2.1.2
Joint Kit Description and Part

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Cable Sizesin
mm2
Tyco Part
Number
UK Power
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Stores Code
Refer to the following sections of this manual for details of the preparation of each type of cable:
3.1 Single-Core Copper Wire Screened Cables
2.1.3
Installation of Heatshrink Materials and Components
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Refer to the following sections of this manual for the installation of heatshrink materials and other
components:
4.2 Installing Mechanical Connectors and Lugs
4.2.1 Single-Core Polymeric Straight Joints
4.3 Installing Connector Stress Control and Heatshrink Insulation
4.4 Installing Mechanical Earth Bonds and Associated Components
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Installation Instruction
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For Cable Sizes:185 - 300mm2

MXSU-6131-GB01
UK Power Networks Stores Code 02640P
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33kV Single Core Straight Joint for Polymeric Single Core XLPE Cables
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Cable Overlap
Overlap the cables to be jointed as shown in drawing and
mark the reference line.
reference line
500
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Remove the cable oversheaths to dimension shown in the

drawing.
Clean the remaining oversheath for a distance of 1m. Bend
the copper wire screen wires back onto the oversheath and
tape the ends to the cable.
reference line
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Cable Preparation
Cut the cores to measurement in the drawing using a

hacksaw.
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Remove the insulation screen to the dimensions shown in

the drawing, ensuring that insulation surface is left smooth
and free from all traces of conductive material.
Core Preparation
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Clean and degrease the insulation.
insulation
core screen
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Remove the insulation from both cores to dimension shown

in the drawing.
reference line
Completion of Joint
Slide each tube from the tubing set and the outer sleeve
over one of the cable ends. Use the plastic bag the tubing
set came in to protect the tubes until they need to be
installed.
1. Black stress control tube.
2. Black and red screened insulation tube.
3. Black outer sleeve.
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Installation of the Mechanical Connector

The connector is supplied with insert shells which have to be
used if small cross section cables are to be jointed.
If the conductor to be jointed fits into the connector with the
halfshells installed use them. If the core does not fit into the
connector, remove them and use the connector on its own.
Insert shells
To avoid bending the cores use a connector holding tool.

Shear off the heads of the shear bolts in the sequence shown
in the drawing.
If a cordless impact wrench is used, it should not be used for

more than two seconds at a time.
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Clean and degrease the connector and the insulation wipe.
Support tool
Once all bolts have been sheared off remove any sharp
edges on any protruding bolts.
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Insert the conductors into the connector so that the insulation

butts up against its ends. Hand tighten the shear bolts so that
the connector stays in place.
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Fill the bolt holes with the clay supplied in the kit to form a
smooth finish.
Remove the yellow void filling mastic tape from the

aluminium foil bag.
Remove the release papers from both sides and wrap it
around the core screen cut, starting 20mm from the end of
the screen and continuing onto the insulation for 10mm.
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Stretch the tape to half of its original width to ensure that it is

applied with the correct tension.
Repeat this process on both ends.
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Remove the printed release paper from the yellow void filling
mastic tape. Apply the tape with a 50% overlap, stretching it
to half its original width to ensure that it is applied with the
correct tension.
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Completely cover the connector and continue onto the

insulation for a distance of 5mm.
The mastic tape should be used to produce a smooth
tapered edge between the connector and the insulation.
Note: Do not apply too much void filling mastic tape.
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Pull the black stress control tube from the inside of the
tubing set and position it centrally over the connector.
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Start shrinking in the centre before working towards each of

the ends. On completion the tubing should be fully shrunk
and wrinkle free.
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Position the black and red screened insulating sleeve

centrally over the connector area and shrink in the following
sequence.
a. Shrink the sleeve in the centre (1).
b. Ensure the tube is fully shrunk by twisting the ends and
checking that the centre does not move.
c. Continue to shrink by working towards one side (2),
stopping 50mm from the end before repeating the process
on the other end (3).
d. Finally shrink both the remaining ends (4) and (5).
At the end of this process the sleeve should be fully shrunk
with no ridges showing.
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check
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Wrap the completed joint with one half lap layer of copper
mesh tape, starting with a 50mm overlap onto the oversheath
of the cable, with the shortest copper wires screens.
Cable side with long copper wires:

Bend the copper wires back over the joint.
Cable side with the short copper wires:
Bend the shield wires back over the joint so they meet the
long side copper wires over the copper mesh.
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Copper mesh
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cut
Gather the wires together and cut them centrally above the
50mm copper mesh overlap on the cable oversheath.
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Form each bunch of copper wires into a conductor and insert

them into both ends of the mechanical connector supplied.
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Tighten the bolts until the heads shear off.
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Wrap the complete joint with a second half lap layer of

copper mesh tape, ensuring that the mechanical
connector is fully covered.
The Joint is now complete.
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Centre the black outer sleeve over the joint and start
shrinking in the centre before working towards each end.
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Clean and degrease the exposed cable oversheaths for a

distance of 150mm.
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Copper mesh
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Allow it to cool before applying any mechanical strain or

movement.
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2.1.4
Single-Core Straight Joints with Similar Size Conductors (500 and 630mm2)
Joint Kit Description and Part Numbers
Tyco Part Number
MXSU-6151-GB02
MXSU-6161-GB02
UK Power Networks
Stores Code
02641Y
02642J
500
500
630
630
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
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2.1.5
Cable Sizes in mm2
Cable Preparation
2.1.6
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For Cable Size: 500mm2

MXSU-6151-GB-02
UK Power Networks Stores Code 02641Y
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MXSU-6161-GB-02
UK Power Networks Stores Code 02642J
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33kV Single Core Straight Joint for Single Core XLPE Cables
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Cable Overlap

Reference line
500
50
Remove the cable oversheath to the dimension shown in the

drawing.
Clean the remaining oversheath for a distance of about 1
metre.
Bend the copper wire screen back onto the oversheath and
PVC tape the ends of the cable.
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Reference line
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Cable Preparation
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Remove the insulation on both cores to the dimension shown

in the drawing.
Reference line
Insulation screen
Insulation
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Cut the cores at the reference line using a hacksaw.

Remove the insulation screen to the dimensions given in the
drawing, ensure that the insulation surface is left smooth and
free from all traces of conductive material.
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Remove the yellow void filling mastic strip from the

aluminium foil bag.
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Remove the release papers from both sides of the strip and
wrap it around the insulation screen cut starting 20mm from
the end of the screen and contining onto the insulation for
10mm.
Stretch the strip to half of its original width and apply under
tension to achieve a fine thin edge.
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Slide the black stress control tube over the prepared

insulation so that the end is level with the end of the
insulation cut.
Shrink the tube down starting from the insulation cut back,
before working towards the oversheath as shown in the
drawing.
over one of the cable end. Use the plastic bag the tubing set
came in to protect the tubes until they need to be installed.
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Completion of Joint
1. Black Stress control tubing

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2. Black and Red Screened insulation sleeve
Installation of the mechanical connector
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The core diameter should be no greater than 29.2mm.
Check before installation that the conductor can be inserted

into the connector.
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3. Black Outer sleeve
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Clean and abrade the surface of the exposed conductors.

Insert conductors so that the insulation butts up with the end
of the connector. Hand tighten the shear bolts so that the
connector stays in place.
For connectors using more than one shear bolt per side,
tighten the bolts alternately and shear them off starting with
the outer bolts (see also sequence shown in the drawing).
Note: When a cordless impact wrench is used it should only

be used in 2 seconds intervals. To stop the core bending use
an appoved connector holding tool.
Once all the bolts have been sheared off remove any sharp
edges of theprotruding bolts.
conductor holding tool
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Clean and degrease the connector area and the insulation

with a cleaning wipe.
It when the bolt head shears off but the top is retained in
the connector body. Unscrew the head of the bolt from the
connector.
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Clean and degrease the cable cores and the connector.
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Remove one of the release papers from the yellow void filling
tape. Apply the tape with a 50% overlap stretching it to half of
its original width and applying it under tension.
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Fill the bolt holes with the clay supplied in the kit, to form a
smooth finish.
Fill up the connector area continuing onto the insulation for

not more than 10mm. Use the mastic to achieve a smooth
transition from the connector onto the insulation.
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Pull the black stress control tubing from the inside of the
tubing set and position it centrally over the connector. Start
shrinking in the centre before working towards the ends. The
tubing should be fully shrunk and wrinkle free.
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Note: Do not use too much mastic, a maximum of 2mm over

the connector
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sequence.
b. Check if fully shrunk by twisting the end.
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stopping 50 mm from the end, before shrinking the other
half in the same way (3).
d. Shrink down the first end (4) and finally the second (5).
The sleeve should be fully shrunk without leaving an
ridges.
Wrap the completed joint with one half lap layer of tinned
copper mesh tape.
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Start with a 50mm overlap on to copper wire screen on the

cable side with the short copper wires.
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Tinned copper mesh
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Cable side with long copper wire screen:

Cable side with the short shield wires:
Bend the shield wires back over the joint area close to the
copper mesh.
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Cut
50 mm copper mesh overlap on the cable oversheath.
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Wrap the complete joint with a second layer of tinned copper

mesh with a 50% overlap. Check that the complete joint is
covered including the mechanical connector.
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Form each bunch of wires into a conductor and insert them

into the mechanical connector supplied.
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Clean and degrease the exposed ends of the oversheath for

a length of about 150mm.
shrinking in the centre before working towards each ends.
Copper mesh
The joint is now complete.

Allow the joint to cool before applying any mechanical strain
or movement.
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2.1.7
Single-Core Straight Joints with Similar Size Conductors (800mm2)
Cable Sizes in
mm2
Joint Kit Description

and Part Numbers
Tyco Part Number
MXSU-6171-GB01
UK Power
Networks Stores
Code
02643T
2.1.8
800
1 per Joint
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800
Cable Preparation
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33kV Single Core Straight Joint for Single Core XLPE Cables
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MXSU-6171-GB-02
UK Power Networks Stores Code 02643T
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Cable Overlap

Reference line
500
50
Remove the cable oversheath to the dimension shown in the

drawing.
Clean the remaining oversheath for a distance of about 1
metre.
Bend the copper wire screen back onto the oversheath and
PVC tape the ends of the cable.
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Reference line
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Cable Preparation
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250
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Remove the insulation on both cores to the dimension shown

in the drawing.
Reference line
Insulation screen
Insulation
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Cut the cores at the reference line using a hacksaw.

Remove the insulation screen to the dimensions given in the
drawing, ensure that the insulation surface is left smooth and
free from all traces of conductive material.
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Remove the yellow void filling mastic strip from the

aluminium foil bag.
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Remove the release papers from both sides of the strip and
wrap it around the insulation screen cut starting 20mm from
the end of the screen and contining onto the insulation for
10mm.
Stretch the strip to half of its original width and apply under
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Slide the black stress control tube over the prepared

insulation so that the end is level with the end of the
insulation cut.
Shrink the tube down starting from the insulation cut back,
before working towards the oversheath as shown in the
drawing.
over one of the cable end. Use the plastic bag the tubing set
came in to protect the tubes until they need to be installed.
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Completion of Joint
1. Black Stress control tubing

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2. Black and Red Screened insulation sleeve
Installation of the mechanical connector
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The core diameter should be no greater than 29.2mm.
Check before installation that the conductor can be inserted

into the connector.
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3. Black Outer sleeve
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Clean and abrade the surface of the exposed conductors.

Insert conductors so that the insulation butts up with the end
of the connector. Hand tighten the shear bolts so that the
connector stays in place.
For connectors using more than one shear bolt per side,
tighten the bolts alternately and shear them off starting with
the outer bolts (see also sequence shown in the drawing).
Note: When a cordless impact wrench is used it should only

be used in 2 seconds intervals. To stop the core bending use
an appoved connector holding tool.
Once all the bolts have been sheared off remove any sharp
edges of theprotruding bolts.
conductor holding tool
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Clean and degrease the connector area and the insulation

with a cleaning wipe.
It when the bolt head shears off but the top is retained in
the connector body. Unscrew the head of the bolt from the
connector.
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Remove one of the release papers from the yellow void filling
tape. Apply the tape with a 50% overlap stretching it to half of
its original width and applying it under tension.
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Fill the bolt holes with the clay supplied in the kit, to form a
smooth finish.

not more than 10mm. Use the mastic to achieve a smooth
transition from the connector onto the insulation.
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tubing set and position it centrally over the connector. Start
shrinking in the centre before working towards the ends. The
tubing should be fully shrunk and wrinkle free.
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Note: Do not use too much mastic, a maximum of 2mm over

the connector
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sequence.
b. Check if fully shrunk by twisting the end.
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stopping 50 mm from the end, before shrinking the other
half in the same way (3).
The sleeve should be fully shrunk without leaving an
ridges.
Wrap the completed joint with one half lap layer of tinned
copper mesh tape.
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Start with a 50mm overlap on to copper wire screen on the

cable side with the short copper wires.
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Tinned copper mesh
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Cable side with long copper wire screen:

Cable side with the short shield wires:
Bend the shield wires back over the joint area close to the
copper mesh.
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Cut
50 mm copper mesh overlap on the cable oversheath.
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Wrap the complete joint with a second layer of tinned copper

mesh with a 50% overlap. Check that the complete joint is
covered including the mechanical connector.
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Form each bunch of wires into a conductor and insert them

into the mechanical connector supplied.
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Clean and degrease the exposed ends of the oversheath for

a length of about 150mm.
shrinking in the centre before working towards each ends.
Copper mesh
The joint is now complete.
Allow the joint to cool before applying any mechanical strain

or movement.
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2.1.10 Single-Core Straight Joints for XLPE Cables with Different Size Conductors
These are all heatshrink joints that are supplied without phase connectors (these come in a
separate kit) but do contain copper wire screen connectors.
Cable
Sizes in
mm2
Tyco Part
Number
UK Power
Networks
Stores
Code

BSMB 185/400 -
500
BSMB 185/400 -
630
02644D
02665F
02668K
400
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
300
400
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
400
400
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
185
500
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
300
500
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
400
500
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
185
630
1 per Joint
300
630
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
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SXSU-6142GB01
2.1.11 Cable Preparation

2.1.12 Installation of Heatshrink Materials and Components
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33kV Single Core Polymeric Straight Joint for Cables with different
conductor sizes
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For cable sizes 185/300mm2 - 630mm2

SXSU 6142 GB01
UK Power Networks Stores Code 02644D
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Cable Preparation
reference-line
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300mm
300mm
Completion of Joint
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Overlap the cables to be jointed by approximately 200mm. Mark the reference line at the middle of the overlap. Remove the
oversheaths to dimension shown in the figure above, measured from the reference line. Clean the remaining oversheath for
at least 600mm. Bend the copper screen wires back onto the oversheath. Cover any sharp ends of wire with PVC tape. Cut
the cores at the reference line. Thoroughly remove the black insulation screen to the dimension given in figure. The
insulation surface should be damage free, smooth and polished, with all traces of conductive material removed at the end of
this process.
Slide the combined tubing set and the outer sleeve over one
cable end. The plastic bag of the tubing set shall be used as
additional protection by placing it under the tubing set.
1. Black stress control tubing.
2. Black and red screened insulating sleeve.
3. Black outer sleeve.
Note: In cases where the outer sealing sleeve does not fit
over the screened insulating sleeve, slide it over the other
cable end.
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reference line
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Measure the conductor bore depth of the connector and

remove the insulation on all cores equal to the depth of the
connector bore (Dimension I).
For cable sizes of 300mm2 and below install the

additional Stress Control Shim Tube. If not required
move on to step 5.
Remove the yellow void filling mastic tape from the
aluminium foil bag. On the small cable side, remove the
release papers from both sides and wrap it around the core
screen cut, starting 20mm from the end of the screen and
continuing onto the insulation for 10mm.
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Stretch the tape to half of its original width to ensure that it is

applied with the correct tension.
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Position the short length of black stress control tubing level

with the insulation cut. Shrink the tubing into position starting
at the insulation cutback before working towards the
oversheath as shown in Figure 4.
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Fill the shear bolt holes in the connector with grey clay to
leave a smooth finish.
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Fit the conductors into the connector. These should be no

gap left between the connector and the insulation.
Take up the tension equally on all bolts (do not shear bolt
heads at this stage).
Tighten the bolts, according to the order given in the
drawing until the heads shear off.
In the case of a proud edge showing after removal of the
bolts, this edge should be removed with a suited tool.
Realign cables if necessary.
Note: If required (for small cross sections) use a connector
holding tool, to pick up the torque and stop the conductor
bending.
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Open the small aluminium foil bag and remove one of the
short yellow void filling strips with the pointed ends.
Remove the release paper from one side of the strip and
wrap it around the insulation screen starting 20mm from the
end of the screen and continue onto the insulation for 10mm.
Stretch the strip to half of its original width to
ensure that a fine thin edge.
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Note: Only apply the yellow void filing mastic to the end without the stress control shim tube, if the kit is being used with
cables 300mm2 and below.
Open the large aluminium foil bag and remove one of the
long yellow void filling tape strips.
Wrap it around the conductor with a 50% overlap,
stretching it to about half of its original width.
Start by filling up the area over the connector area before
continuing onto the insulation for not more than 5mm.
Note: Do not use too much void filling tape.
The final diameter should be only slightly greater than the
core or connector diameter, whichever is larger, but check
that the connector has a minimum coverage of 2mm.
5 mm
5 mm
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Start shrinking in the centre before working towards the ends.
The tubing should be fully shrunk and wrinkle free.
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Wrap one layer of tinned copper mesh around the joint with a
50% overlap until the whole joint area is covered.
Bend the copper wires back over the joint and form them into
two separate single conductors.
Joint the two conductors together using the mechanical
connector provided in the kit.
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centrally over the previously installed tubing.
a. Start shrinking the sleeve in the centre (1).
b. Check if fully shrunk by twisting the end. The sleeve
should not move if it has been shrunk correctly.
c. Continue shrinking by working towards one side (2),
stopping 50 mm from the end. Shrink the other half in the
same way (3).
When fully shrunk all visible signs of the ridges should
have disappeared.
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Wrap a second layer of tinned copper mesh a round the joint

with a 50% overlap so that the whole joint is completely
covered.
Clean and degrease the ends of the oversheath for a length

of at least 150mm.
shrinking in the centre, before working towards each end.
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Joint complete.
Allow the joint to cool before applying any mechanical strain.
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2.2 Single-Core Transition Straight Joints

2.2.1 Single-Core PILC (95 to 300mm2) to Single-Core Polymeric (185 to 500mm2)
separate kit).
Cable Sizes
in mm2
UK Power
Networks
Stores
Code
EPKJ36C
1XU-1HLGB06
EPKJ36D
1XU-1HLGB03
BSMB
95-300GB
BSMB
185/400 -
500
02647H
02648S
02671A
02665F
PILC POLY
185
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
95
300
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
120
185
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
120
300
1 per Joint
150
185
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
150
300
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
185
185
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
185
300
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
185
400
1 per Joint
185
500
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
240
185
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
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1 per Joint
300
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
240
400
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
240
500
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
300
185
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
300
300
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
300
400
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
300
500
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
02651H
1 per 3
Joints
1 per 3
Joints
1 per 3
Joints
1 per 3
Joints
1 per 3
Joints
1 per 3
Joints
1 per Joint
240
Section 2 I Page 26
SMOE
62191
ED
Tyco Part
Number
2.2.2
Single-Core PILC (400 to 630mm2) to Single-Core Polymeric (185 to 630mm2)
separate kit).
Cable Sizes
in mm2

EPKJ36C
1XU-1HLGB06
EPKJ36D
1XU-1HLGB03
BSMB
185/400-
500
BSMB 500
BSMB
500-630
BSMB 630
UK Power
Networks
Stores Code
PILC POLY
02647H
02648S
02665F
02666Q
02667A
02669U
185
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
400
300
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
400
400
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
400
500
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
500
500
1 per Joint
500
630
1 per Joint
630
630
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
N
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2.2.3
LL
400
ED
Tyco Part
Number
Cable Preparation
3.1 Single-Core Copper Wire Screened Polymeric Cables
3.2 Single-Core Paper Insulated Cables
2.2.4
N
C
components:
4.1 Installing Stress Control and Insulation Materials
4.1.1 Single-Core Paper Insulated Cables in Transition Joints
4.1.7 Paper Insulation Shim Kit for 95mm2 Cables
4.1.8 Paper Insulation Shim Kit for 120 and 150mm2 Cables
4.2.2 Single-Core Transition Straight Joints
Section 2 I Page 27
ED
LL
33kV Single Core Transition Joint for Single Core PILC to Single Core
XLPE Cables:
N
TR
For Cable Sizes: 185 - 500mm2

EPKJ 36C 1XU-1HL GB06
UK Power Networks Stores Code 02647H
For PILC Cable Sizes 70 - 150 mm2 use with PILC Cable Build Up Kit
SMOE 62191
N
C
For Cable Sizes: 500 - 630mm2

EPKJ 36D 1XU-1HL GB03
UK Power Networks Stores Code 02648S
Section 2 I Page 28
reference-line
Cable Overlap
Overlap the cables to be jointed by about 850 mm.
Mark the reference-line.
1
Paper Cable Preparation
ED
2076/0A
reference-line
oversheath
LL
core screen
insulation
metal sheath
Cut the cores at the reference-line.

Remove the oversheath to dimension a in Table 1 .
Remove the lead sheath to dimension b in Table 1.
Remove the core screen to within 10mm of the metal sheath
cut.
N
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Dimensions in mm
N
C
Table 1
Cross Section
mm
a
mm
b
mm
185400
490
250
500 - 630
490
270
Kit Size
Section 2 I Page 29
Paper Cable Core Preparation
Position the transparent barrier tubing over the core

overlapping onto the metal sheath by 20mm. Shrink down
working from the metal sheath towards the core end.
10
10
20
ED
Remove the release paper from the yellow void filling strip.
Wrap it around the end of the screen starting 20mm from the
metal sheath end and overlapping onto the insulation by
10mm.
N
TR
LL
Remove the two top layers of the paper insulation.
Cross Section
mm
N
C
Kit Size
Position the short black conductive sleeve over the core

according to dimension c in the table below. Shrink down
working from the core end towards the metal sheath.
20
c
mm
185 - 400
220
500 - 630
240
Wrap one layer of yellow void filling mastic around the core at
the end of the black conductive tubing.
Start 20mm along the conductive tubing and continue for
10mm onto the clear barrier tubing.
The tape should be stretched to half its original width
before application and applied as a half lap layer.
6
10 20
For PILC Cable Sizes Below 185mm2 the additional

build up tubes should be installed at this point.
Section 2 I Page 30
For cable sizes of 120 - 150mm2 only apply the first

build up tube form the kit.
6A
40
Position a short length of the black 42/16 stress control

tubing over each core, so it overlaps the conductive tubes
and the yellow void filling mastic by 40mm.
Shrink the tube down starting from the crutch side of the
cable.
42/16 stress control tubing
Apply one strip of the red mastic around each end of the
stress control tubes, overlapping the tubing by 30 mm and
the core for 10mm.
ED
6B
red sealing mastic
LL
30 10
For cable sizes of between 70 and 95mm apply the

second build tube from the kit.
6C
Position the short length of 54/24 black stress control tubing

directly over the previously installed stress control tubes.
N
TR
Shrink down starting from the crutch side of the cable.
stress control tubing
red sealing mastic
6D
red sealing mastic
30 10
N
C
stress control tubes, overlapping the tubing by 30mm and the
core for 10mm.
40
Section 2 I Page 31
XLPE Cable Preparation
Cable with wire shield

Remove the oversheath to dimension d in the table below
measured from the reference-line. Clean the remaining oversheath for about 600mm. Bend back the shielding wires onto
the oversheath. Cover the sharp wire ends with plastic tape.
Cut the cores at the reference-line. Thoroughly remove the
core screen to the dimensions given in table, so that the
insulation surface is free from all traces of conductive
material.
Oversheath
Reference line
Copper wires
Core screen
80
d
mm
mm
185 - 400
290
500 - 630
310
N
TR
Slide the combined tubing set over the plastic cable core.
The plastic bag from the tubing set can be used as
additional protection by placing it under the tubing set.
1. Black Stress control tube.
2. Red Insulating tube.
3. Black and red Screened insulation sleeve.
4. Black Compression sleeve*.
5. Black Outer sealing sleeve.
* Take care that the coated inside end of the compression
sleeve points towards the centre of the joint.
ED
LL
Cross Section
Kit Size
N
C
Measure the conductor bore depth of the connector (I) and

then remove the insulation on all cores to this measurement.

Take up the tension equally on all bolts but do not shear bolt
heads at this stage.
Then continue to tighten each bolt until the head shears off
in the sequence show in drawing.
If after all the bolts have been sheared off any part of the
bolt remains above the body of the connector, this shall be
filled down using a suited tool.
Note: For small cross section cables it may be necessary to
use a connector holding tool to stop the core bending.
Section 2 I Page 32
10

Fill each bolt hole in the connector with grey clay until a
smooth level profile finish is achieved.
11
Plastic Cable Side

Remove the release papers from the yellow void filling
mastic tape with the pointed ends.
Wrap the tape around the core screen starting 20mm from
the insulation screen kit before continuing onto the insulation for 10mm.
12
LL
80
13
Remove the printed release paper from the yellow void filling
tape and roll it up.
Wrap it around the conductor with a 50% overlap stretching it
to about half of its original width.
not more than 5mm.
Note: Do not use too much void filing tape.
The final diameter should be only slightly greater than the
core or connector diameter, whichever is larger.
N
TR
14
20
N
C
tubing set and position it centrally over the connector. On
the plastic cable side leave a 20mm gap between the
oversheath and tubing end as shown in the drawing.
Start shrinking in the centre working towards the ends.
The tubing should be fully shrunk and wrinkle free.
10
ED
20
Remove one release paper from the red mastic tape and
roll it up. Wrap the mastic with slight tension for 10mm
around the end of the stress control tubing.
Plastic cable: cover 10mm of the core screen
Paper cable: cover 10mm of the conductive tubing.
15
10 10
Section 2 I Page 33
b
check
50
18
N
TR
On the paper cable side position the compression sleeve (4)

over the insulating sleeve and the metal sheath.
Leave approximately 50mm of the metal sheath exposed.
Start shrinking the tubing from the uncoated end working
towards the oversheath.
17
ED
Position the black and red screened insulating tube

centrally over the red insulating tubing whilst still hot.
Start shrinking in the centre. Check if fully shrunk by twisting
the end. The tube should not move from its position.
Continue shrinking towards one end and stop about 50mm
from the end.
Shrink the other half of the tube in the same way. Then
shrink down the first and finally the second end.
Note: The sequence of numbers in the drawing indicates
the shrink sequence.
On completion each tube should be fully shrunk and wrinkle
free with no visible ridges.
16
LL
Pull the red insulating tubing from the inside of the tubing set
and position it centrally over the stress control tubing. Start
shrinking in the centre working towards the ends. The tubing
should be fully shrunk and wrinkle free.
Note: Continue with the next step while the insulating
tubing is still hot.
paper cable
19
N
C
Wrap two layers of tinned copper mesh around the joint with
a 50% overlap so that the whole joint area is covered. Bend
the copper wires back over the joint and form them into a
conductor.
Connect the copper wires to the lead sheath using the roll
spring provided. Cover the roll spring with two layers of PVC
tape.
Clean and degrease the ends of the oversheath for a length

of about 150mm.
Centre the outer sleeve over the joint area.
Start shrinking in the centre, before working towards the
ends.
20
Section 2 I Page 34
21
N
C
N
TR
LL
ED
Joint completed.
Section 2 I Page 35
2.3
Three-Core Transition Straight Joints
2.3.1
Three-Core PILC (95 to 300mm2) to Single-Core Polymeric (185 to 500mm2)
These are resin filled heatshrink joints that are supplied without phase connectors (these come in
a separate kit).
Cable Sizes in mm2

SMOE
63751
UK Power Networks
Stores Code
PILC
POLY
02649C
BSMB
BSMB
95-300GB 185/400-500
02671A
95 - 150
185 - 300
1 per Joint 3 per Joint
185
185 - 300
1 per Joint 3 per Joint
185 -
400
185 - 500
1 per Joint
400
500
1 per Joint
SMOE 62191
02665F
02651H
ED
Tyco Part Number
1 per Joint
LL
3 per Joint
3 per Joint
2.3.2
Cable Preparation
Resin Volume of each Joint is 32 Litres
N
TR

3.3 Three-Core Paper Insulated Cables
2.3.3
components:
4.1.3 Resin Filled Three-Core Transition Joints
N
C
4.1.7 Paper Insulation Shim Kit for 95mm2 Cables
4.1.8 Paper Insulation Shim Kit for 120 and 150mm2 Cables
Section 2 I Page 36
ED
33kV Three Core Transition Straight Resin Filled Joint for Three Core
PILC to Single Core XLPE Cables:
LL
For PILC Cable Sizes 185 - 400mm2 and XLPE Cable Sizes 185 500mm2 XLPE
SMOE 63751
UK Power Networks Stores Code 02649C
N
C
N
TR
For PILC Cable Sizes 70 - 150mm2 use with PILC Cable Build Up Kit
SMOE 62191
Section 2 I Page 37
Preparation of Cables
reference line
Overlap the cable to be jointed by about 200mm.

Mark the reference line (middle of the overlap).
200
Paper Cable preparation
ED
1.Remove the oversheath, armour and bedding according to the dimension given in drawing B.
2. Abrade, clean and degrease the lead sheath and armour.
3. Remove the lead sheath according to the dimensions given in drawing B in such a way that a slight bell is formed at the
end of the lead cut.
LL
4. Unwrap the fabric tape and wrap two to three turns around the crutch of the cable securing it with a half hitch 20mm from
the end of the lead sheath.
CWS tape or belt paper

Metal sheath
Wire armour
N
TR
reference line
N
C
screen papers
Worm drive clip
20
300
300
130
980
Lift the armour wires away from the lead sheath until they are
in the vertical position.
Clean and de-grease the armour wires and the lead sheath.
Apply two layers of the black mastic sealant around the lead
sheath butting up against the lifted armours.
Make a mark the lead sheath 130mm from the end of the
oversheath.
Wrap the tinned copper mesh around the lead sheath level
with the 130mm mark.
Lay the armours down tinned copper mesh and secure with
the two worm drive clips.
Position the armour sealing sleeve 30mm past the cut end of
the armours and shrink down.
Section 2 I Page 38
Oversheath
1a
1b
130
Screened Paper Cable

Protect the CWS tape or the belt papers with the nylon tape
supplied in the kit. Start applying tape from 20mm on the
lead sheath before extending 30mm onto the cores, tape
should be applied
under tension.
Carefully separate the cores so as not to damage the belt or

core insulation papers.
Remove the screen papers to the dimension showing in
drawing B.
Remove the top two layers of paper insulation , back to the
screen paper removal point on all three cores.
At the screen cut wrap one piece of void filling yellow
mastic tape around each core, overlapping the screen
papers by 20mm and the insulation papers by 10mm.
The tape should be stretched to half its original width before
application and applied as a half lap layer.
Slide a piece of clear barrier tubing over each core and position it so it finishes 30mm from the end of the metal sheath.
Shrink down the barrier tubing starting at the crutch
before working towards the cable end. Check that the
tubing is shrunk down evenly and is free from air and grease
pockets.
Slide a piece of black conductive tubing over the each core

and position it so it finishes 50mm from the end of the metal
sheath.
Shrink down the conductive tubing starting at the crutch and
before working towards the cable end.
20
ED
30
10
LL
20
N
C
N
TR
30
Remove the packaging of the small yellow mastic wedge.

Insert the wedge well into the crutch area of the cable using
the installation tool (1).
Take the larger yellow mastic wedge out of the packaging
case and insert it into the crutch area of the cable behind the
previously installed smaller wedge (2).
Clean and degrease the cores.
50
6
2
Remove the nylon tape from the crutch area after

inserting both wedges.
Section 2 I Page 39
Push the conductive breakout over the cores and pull it well
down into the crutch.
Shrink the conductive breakout into place starting at the
centre (1), before working first towards the metal sheath (2)
and (3) and then shrinking each turret onto each core (4).
The numbers in the drawing indicate the shrink sequence.
For cable sizes of 120 - 150mm2 only apply the first

build up tube from the kit. If not required move to
Step 10.
70
20
ED
Remove the printed release paper from the yellow void filling mastic tape and roll up.
Apply the yellow void filling mastic tape to the crutch area of
the cable starting 20mm on to the lead sheath, before
continuing for a further 70mm onto the cable.
LL
1 2
10 20
N
TR
Remove the release papers from the yellow void filling mastic tape with the pointed ends.
Wrap the tape around the end of the black conductive tube
starting 20mm from the end before continuing onto the clear
barrier tube for 10mm.
9A

40
N
C
cable.
core for 10mm.
9B
red sealing mastic
30 10
Section 2 I Page 40
For cable sizes of between 70 - 95mm apply the

second build tube from the kit.
9C
40

9D
ED
core for 10mm.
red sealing mastic
10
Oversheath
30 10
Reference line
Clean the oversheath of the plastic cables for a length of

1m. Remove the oversheath for a distance of 320mm from
the reference line. Bend back the copper screen wires on to
the oversheath. Cut the cores to length at the reference line.
Thoroughly remove the insulation screen to leave 100mm
from the oversheath cut. The insulation surface shall be left
clean, smooth and polished so it is free of all traces of
conductive material. Clean and degrease the insulation. Fit
the trifurcating end piece of the plastic joint shell and park it
out of the way.
LL
red sealing mastic
Copper wires
N
TR
Core screen
Slide a combined tubing set over each plastic cable core in

the following order:
N
C
(1) Black Stress control tubing.

(2) Red insulating tubing.
(3) Red and black screened insulating tubing.

then remove the insulation on all cores to this measurement
100
320
11
12
l
Section 2 I Page 41

Take up the tension equally on all bolts but do not shear bolt
heads at this stage.
Then continue to tighten each bolt until the head shears off
in the sequence show in drawing.
If after all the bolts have been sheared off any part of the
bolt remains above the body of the connector, this shall be
filled down using a suited tool.
13

smooth level profile finish is achieved.
14
Plastic Cable Side

mastic tape with the pointed ends. Wrap the tape around the
core screen starting 20mm from the insulation screen kit
before continuing onto the insulation for 10mm.
application and applied as a half lap layer, under tension to
achieve a fine thin edge.
15
Paper Cable Side

mastic tape with the pointed ends. Wrap the tape around the
end of the black conductive tube starting 20mm from the
end, before continuing for 10mm onto the transparent oil
barrier tube. The tape should be stretched to half its original
width before application and applied as a half lap layer, under
16
Wrap a piece of yellow void filling mastic tape around the

ends of each connector to form a smooth profile.
Start from 10mm on the insulation before continuing onto
the connector body for 20mm.
application and applied under tension as a half lap layer.
17
LL
ED
20
10
10 20
N
C
N
TR
80
20
Section 2 I Page 42
10
Remove the release paper from one side of the yellow

mastic patch and wrap it centrally around the connector,
with the release paper on the outside. Check that as the
patch is applied no air voids are created in the material.
When all three patches are in place remove the remaining
release papers
18
19
ED
Check that the overlap is equal over each taped screen cut.
Shrink the tube in place starting from the centre before
working towards each end in turn.
free.
20
Remove one release paper from the red mastic tape and roll
it up.
Wrap the tape around each end of the black stress control
tubing for 20mm and overlapping onto the core for 10mm.
LL
20
N
TR
10
21
Pull the red insulating tubing from the tubing set and
position it centrally over the connector.
Start shrinking at the centre before working towards each
end in turn.
free.
N
C
Position the black and red screened insulating tube

centrally over the red insulating tubing whilst still hot.
the end. The tube should not move from its position.
from the end.
Shrink the other half of the tube in the same way. Then
shrink down the first and finally the second end.
22
b
check
50
Section 2 I Page 43
Relay the cores together and wrap one layer of tinned

copper mesh around the joint with a 50% overlap.
Start from 30mm on the lead sheath on the paper cable
side. Continue across the joint towards the plastic cables
finishing close the copper wire screens.
23
Form each of the bunches of copper wire screens form each

cable into a separate conductor.
Connect the earth braids to the copper wires of the XLPE
cable using the mechanical connectors included in the kit.
Connect the earth braids onto the lead sheath using the roll
spring provided. Cover the roll spring with two layers of
PVC tape.
Using the strips of the red sealing mastic, apply one layer
half lap around the exposed lead sheath to provide a
moisture seal.
Cover any sharp edges of the worm clip with PVC tape.
24
Degrease and abrade the plastic cable sheath for a

distance of 100mm.
Trim the ends of the joint half shells to fit the paper cable
oversheath diameter.
Place the bottom half of the joint shell under the joint and
mark the positions of the stand off mouldings.
Wrap the rubber patch around the joint centrally over the
markings and secure in place. The patch should be wrapped
with the adhesive side outwards.
25
Support the bottom half of the joint shell under the joint
and fit the trifurcating end piece.
Fit the top half shell to the bottom using the clips provided.
Fill any gaps around the cable entry holes as required.
Fill the joint with resin and allow the resin to cure before
applying any mechanical strain.
26
LL
ED
Red sealing mastic
PVC-tape
a
b
N
C
N
TR
rubber strips
Section 2 I Page 44
2.3.4
Three-Core PILC (185 to 400mm2) to Single-Core Polymeric (500 to 630mm2)
separate kit).
Joint Kit Description and Part
Numbers
BSMB
SMOE
SMOE
185/400 -
63752
62191
630
Tyco Part
Number
UK Power
Networks
Stores
Code
02650X
02668K
02651H
PILC POLY
630
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
1 per Joint
240
630
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
1 per Joint
300
630
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
400
630
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
Cable Preparation
LL
185
2.3.5
ED
Cable Sizes
in mm2
N
TR

3.3 Three-Core Paper Insulated Cables
2.3.6
components:
4.1.4 Heatshrink Three-Core Transition Joints
N
C
4.1.7 Paper Insulation 'Shim' Kit for 95mm2 Cables
4.1.8 Paper Insulation 'Shim' Kit for 120 and 150mm2 Cables
Section 2 I Page 45
ED
33kV All Heatshrink Three Core Transition Joint for 3 - Core PILC to Single
Core XLPE Cables:
LL
For PILC Cable sizes 300 - 400mm and 630mm XLPE

SMOE 63752
UK Power Networks Stores Code = 02650X
N
C
N
TR
For PILC Cable sizes 185 - 240mm use the base kit above with a PILC
Cable Build Up Kit
SMOE 62191
UK Power Networks Stores Code = 02651H
Section 2 I Page 46
Overlap the cable to be jointed by about 200mm.

reference line
200
Paper Cable Preparation

1.Remove the oversheath, armour and bedding according to the dimension given in Figure B.
ED
2. Abrade, clean and degrease the metal sheath and armour.
3. Remove the lead sheath according to the dimensions given in Figure B in such a way that a slight bell is formed.
LL
4. Unwrap the fabric tape and wrap two to three turns around the crutch of the cable, securing it with a half hitch 20mm from
the end of the lead sheath.
Fabric tape or belt paper

Lead sheath
Wire armour
N
TR
Reference line
N
C
Screen papers
300
130
980
Lift the armour wires away from the lead sheath until they are
in the vertical position.
Clean and de-grease the armour wires and the lead sheath.
Apply two layers of the black mastic sealant around the lead
sheath butting up to the lifted armours.
Mark the lead sheath 130mm from the end of the oversheath.
Wrap the tinned copper mesh around the lead sheath level
with the 130mm mark.
Lay the armours down onto the tinned copper mesh and
secure with the two worm drive clips.
Position the armour sealing sleeve 30mm past the end of the
armour and shrink down.
Worm drive clip
20
300
Oversheath
1a
1b
130
Section 2 I Page 47
Screened Paper Cable

Protect the fabric tape with the nylon tape supplied in the kit.
Start applying the tape from 20mm on the lead sheath
before extending 30mm onto the cores. The tape should be
applied under tension.
Separate the cores carefully so as not to damage the belt or

core insulation papers.
Remove the screen papers to the dimension showing in
Figure B.
Remove the top two layers of paper insulation, back to the
screen cut removal point on all three cores.
At the screen cut wrap one layer of yellow void filling mastic
around each core, overlapping the screen papers by 20mm
and the insulation papers by 10mm.
application and applied under tension, as a half lap layer.
Slide a piece of clear barrier tubing over the cores and

position it so it finishes 30mm from the end of the lead
sheath.
Shrink down the barrier tubing, starting at the crutch before
working towards the cable end. Check that the tubing is
shrunk down evenly and is free from air and grease
pockets.
20
ED
30
20
LL
10
N
TR
30
N
C
Slide a piece of black conductive tubing over the cores and

position it so it finishes 50mm from the end of the lead
sheath.
Shrink down the conductive tubing starting at the crutch
before working towards the cable end.
Remove the packaging of the small yellow mastic wedge.

Insert the wedge well into the crutch area of the cable using
the insertion tool (1).
Take the larger yellow mastic out of the packaging case and
insert it into the crutch area of the cable behind the previously
installed smaller wedge (2).
Clean and degrease the cores.
50
6
2
Remove the nylon tape from the crutch area after inserting
the wedges.
Section 2 I Page 48
Remove the printed release paper from the yellow void

filling tape and roll up the tape. Applying the void filling tape
with a 50% overlap, stretching it to about half of its original
width, tape up the outside of the crutch as shown.
Cover 20mm of the metal sheath and continue for 70mm
until a cone shape is formed.
Pass the conductive breakout over the cores and pull it well
down into the crutch.
Shrink the conductive breakout into place starting at the
centre (1), before working towards the lead sheath (2) and
(3) and then shrink the turrets onto each core (4).
The numbers in the drawing indicate the shrink-sequence.
Position the wraparound sleeve over the paper cable, so

that it covers both the lead sheath and the conductive
breakout body. Leave a gap of approximately 160mm
between the wraparound and the armour sealing sleeve.
Shrink the wraparound down starting from the middle. When
the colour of the paint has completely changed to black
gradually move towards the ends.
Note: Extra heat is required on the metal channel. Heat
should be applied until the white marking line on the rails of
the tube can be seen under the metal channels.
Position the black short sealing sleeves over the turrets of

the breakout. Push the sleeves right into the crutch and
shrink them into place.
10
70
ED
20
LL
1 2
N
C
N
TR
armour sealing sleeve

before application and applied under tension, as a half lap
layer.
11
10 20
Section 2 I Page 49
For PILC cable sizes below 300mm2 the addditional build

up tubes should be installed at this point. If not required
move on to step 16.
12
40

cable.
13
ED
core for 10mm.
red sealing mastic
LL
N
TR
14

N
C
XLPE Cable Preparation
Clean the oversheath of the plastic cables for a length of

1m.
Remove the oversheath for a distance of 320mm from the
reference line.
Bend back the copper wires on to the oversheath. Cut the
cores to length at the reference line.
Thoroughly remove the core screen to the dimensions given
in Figure 16. The insulation surface shall be left clean,
smooth and polished so it is free of all traces of conductive
material. Clean and degrease the insulation.
40
red sealing mastic
15
core for 10mm.
Section 2 I Page 50
30 10
red sealing mastic
30 10
16
oversheath
reference line
copper wires
core screen
100
330
Slide the large cable breakout over the three single core
XLPE cables.
Check the fingers of the cable breakout face away from
joint.
17
cable breakout
Position the cable breakout away from the jointing area.

JSCR
JSCR
JSCR
Completion of Joint
Black stress control tubing.

Red insulating tubing.
Black and red screened insulating tubing.
Black compression sleeve with uncoated end pointing
towards the centre of the joint.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
ED
18
Slide a combined tubing set over each plastic cable core in


remove the insulation on all cores to this measurement.
19
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20
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Fit the conductors into the connector. There should be no gap

left between the connector and the insulation.
Take up the tension equally on all bolts but do not shear the
bolt heads off at this stage.
Continue to tighten each bolt until the head shears off in the
sequence shown in Figure 20.
If after all bolts have been sheared off, any part of the bolt
remains above the body of the connector, this shall be filed
down using a suitable tool.

smooth level finish is achieved.
21
Section 2 I Page 51
Plastic Cable Side

mastic strip with the pointed ends.
Wrap the tape around the core screen starting 20mm from
insulation screen cut before continuing onto the insulation for
10mm.
layer.
22
Paper Cable
mastic strip with the pointed ends.
Wrap the tape around the black conductive tubing, starting
20mm from the end, before continuing onto the clear oil
barrier tubing for 10mm.
layer.
23

Start from 10mm onto the insulation before continuing onto
24
20
10
80
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10 20
10
25
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Remove the release paper from one side of a yellow mastic

patch and wrap it around the connector.
Apply the patch centrally about the connector, taking care to
exclude air voids as it is wrapped.
When all three patches are applied remove the remaining
release papers.
20
Tubing set and position it centrally over the connector.
Ensure that the overlap is equal over each taped screen cut.
Shrink the tubing in place starting from the centre before
free.
26
Section 2 I Page 52
Remove one release paper from the red mastic tape and roll
it up.
Wrap the tape around the end of each of the black stress
control tubing for 20mm and onto the core for 10mm.
27
Pull the insulating tubing from the tubing set and position it
centrally over the connector.
end in turn.
free.
28
20
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10
29
Position the black and red screened insulating tubes (3)

centrally over the red insulating tubes whilst they are still
hot. Start shrinking in the centre. Check if fully shrunk by
twisting the ends. The tubes should not move from their
position. Continue shrinking towards one end and stop
about 50mm from the end. Shrink the other half of the tube
in the same way. Then shrink down the first end and finally
the second end.
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check
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30
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Position the compression sleeves (4) over the PILC end of

the joint, positioned equally over the red and black screened
insulation tubes and PILC cable cores. The uncoated end
should be pointing towards the centre of the joint.
Start shrinking the sleeves from the centre of the joint before
working towards the breakout as indicated by the arrow in
the drawing.
Relay the cores together and wrap one layer of tinned

copper mesh around the joint with a 50% overlap.
Start from 30mm of the lead sheath on the paper cable side.
Continue across the joint towards the plastic cables finishing
close to the copper wire screens.
31
Section 2 I Page 53
Plastic cable with wire sheath

Twist the wires together to form an earth conductor.
Connect the earth leads to the shielding wires of the plastic
cable by using the mechanical connectors included in the kit
or any other equivalent method.
Connect the earth leads onto the lead sheath using the roll
spring provided. Cover the roll spring with two layers of
PVC-tape.
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black sealing mastic
Wrap one half lap layer of black mastic strip around the
exposed lead sheath .
This is an important moisture seal. Do not leave out.
Degrease and flame brush the single core polymeric

oversheaths.
Secure the copper wire shields and connectors using the
fabric tape.
33
Clean, degrease and abrade the single core jackets for a

distance of 75 mm.
34
PVC-tape
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fabric tape
Position the cable breakout over the joint, pulling the skirt as
far as possible over the joint.
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Shrink the breakout starting at the fingers working towards

the joint.
35
metal channel
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Position the wraparound joint sleeve centrally over the joint.

Press the retention clip over the rails of the wraparound to
keep it in place.
Push the metal channels over the rails of the wraparound.
The ends of the metal channels should butt up and equally
overlap the retention clips.
After all channels have been pushed on they should overlap
the ends of the wraparound equally.
Shrink the wraparound sleeve into place starting at the middle

of the joint. When the colour of the paint on the wraparound
has completely changed to black, progressively move towards
the ends of the sleeve.
retention clip
36
White marking line
Note: Extra heat should be applied to the metal channel, until

the white marking line on the edges of the wraparound can be
seen under the channels.
Section 2 I Page 54
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Section 2 I Page 55
2.4
Three-Core HSL Transition Joints
2.4.1
Three-Core HSL PILC (95 to 300mm2) to Single-Core Polymeric (185 to 500mm2)
This is a resin filled joint that is supplied without phase connectors (these come in a separate kit).
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Cable Sizes
in mm2
Tyco Part
BSMB
BSMB
SMOE 63751
SMOE 62191 SMOE 62909
Number
95-300GB 185/400-500
UK Power
Networks
02649C
02671A
02665F
02651H
02553C
Stores Code
PILC POLY
185
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
95
300
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
120
185
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
120
300
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
150
185
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
150
300
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
185
185
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
185
300
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
185
400
1 per Joint
185
500
240
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
1 per Joint
185
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
1 per Joint
240
300
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
1 per Joint
240
400
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
1 per Joint
240
500
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
1 per Joint
300
185
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
1 per Joint
300
300
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
1 per Joint
300
400
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
1 per Joint
300
500
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
1 per Joint
400
500
1 per Joint
3 per Joint
1 per Joint
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95
Section 2 I Page 56
Resin Volume of each Joint is 32 Litres
2.4.2
Cable Preparation

3.4 Three-Core HSL Paper Insulated Cables
2.4.3
components:
4.1.5 HSL Breakout Module
4.1.6 HSL Cable Core Preparation
4.1.7 Paper Insulation 'Shim' Kit for 95mm2 Cables
4.1.8 Paper Insulation 'Shim' Kit for 120 and 150mm2 Cables
4.3.5 HSL Transition Joints
4.4.6 HSL Transition Joints
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Section 2 I Page 57
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33kV Three Core Resin Filled Transition Straight Joint for Three Core HSL
PILC to Single Core XLPE Cables
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For PILC HSL Sizes 300 - 400mm2 and XLPE Cable Sizes 185 - 500mm2
Use Base kit: SMOE 63751
UK Power Networks Stores Code = 02649C
Plus
HSL Cable Module: SMOE 62909
UK Power Networks Stores Code = 02653C
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When used with 185 - 240mm2 PILC HSL Cable also use
PILC Cable build up kit: SMOE 62191
UK Power Networks Stores Code = 02651H
Section 2 I Page 58
Overlapping the cable to be jointed by about 200mm.

reference line
200
lead sheath
reference line
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wire armour
screen papers
worm drive clip
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oversheath
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250
420
130
800
Paper Cable preparation
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Remove the oversheath, armour and bedding according to

the dimensions given in the drawing.
Abrade, clean and degrease the lead sheaths and the lifted
armours.
Build up the inner bedding to match the inside diameter of

the support ring.
Position the ring 60mm from the uplifted armours.
Section 2 I Page 59
Make a mark on each lead sheath 100mm from the armours.

Fold each short length of tinned copper mesh in half and
wrap it around each of the lead sheaths centred on the
100mm marks.
Fix a short length of tinned copper earth braid to each of the

lead sheaths, using a roll spring, over the previously installed
tinned copper mesh.
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Wrap a length of the black mastic behind the support ring

butts up against the armours.
Lay the armours down onto the ring and secure with a wire
binder.
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Cover each roll spring with two layers of PVC tape.
Secure the earth braids onto the support ring using a roll of
tinned copper mesh sandwiching the braids between the layers of the mesh.
Section 2 I Page 60
Position a sealing sleeve over each of the earth lead

connections, up to the support ring and shrink in place.
10
Wrap a second strip of black mastic over the armour wires

directly behind the support ring connection and over the first
layer of black mastic underneath the armour wires.
11
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Secure the tinned copper mesh to the support ring using two
worm drive clips on either side of the ridge.
12
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Slide the breakout over the sealing sleeves into the crutch
and shrink into place, starting around the mould line (1),
before working along the body (2 and 3) and finally along the
turrets (4).
Position the large sealing sleeve centrally over the armour

bond and oversheath cutback position.
13
Section 2 I Page 61
Paper Cable Core Preparation
Cut the cores at the reference line making allowance for half
the depth of the water block in the mechanical connector.
Remove the lead sheaths to the dimension in the Figure 14.
14
reference line
250
metal sheath
Remove the screen papers and two layers of the insulation

papers to within 10mm of the end of the lead sheaths.
15
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10
16
Position the length of transparent oil barrier tubing over the

core so it covers the yellow void filling mastic and overlaps
the lead sheath by a further 20mm.
Shrink the tube in place, working from the lead sheath towards the end of the core.
Repeat this process for all three cores.
17
10 10 20
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Remove the release paper from one side of the medium

length of yellow void filling strip with the pointed ends.
Wrap it around the lead sheath cut. The mastic should cover
20mm of lead sheath, the exposed 10mm of screen paper
and overlap the paper insulation by another 10mm.
Stretch the yellow void filling mastic to half of its original
width and apply under tension to achieve a fine thin edge and
a smooth profile.
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20
Position the short black conductive sleeve over the core to

the dimensions in Figure 18.
Shrink the tube in place starting from the core end before
working towards the lead sheath.
Section 2 I Page 62
18
220
For HSL cable sizes between 185mm2 and 240mm2 use

the following components from the PILC cable build up
kit and the methods in steps 19 - 21.
Otherwise move on to step 22.
layer.
19

tubing over each core, so it overlaps the conductive tube and
yellow void filling mastic and the lead sheath by 40mm.
20
10 20
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40
cable.
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21
Apply one strip of the red sealant mastic tape around the end
of the stress control tube, closest to the cable crutch, overlap
the stres control tube by 30mm and the lead sheath by
10mm.
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30 10
22
oversheath
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Clean the oversheaths of the plastic cables for a length of

1m. Remove the oversheaths for a distance of 320mm from
the reference line.
Bend the copper wire screens back over the oversheaths.
Cut the cores to length at the reference line allowing for half
the depth of the block in the mechanical connector.
Thoroughly remove the black core screen to leave 100mm
from the oversheath cut. The insulation surface shall be left
clean, smooth and polished, so it is free of all traces of conductive material.
Clean and degrease the insulation. Fir the trifurcating piece
of the plastic joint shell and park it out of the way.
Remove the combining tubing sets from their protective

plastic bags and slide the bags over the copper wires to
protect the tubing sets. The tube sets should be installed in
(1) Black stress control tubing.
(2) Red insulation tubing.
(3) Black and red screened insulating tubing.
red sealing mastic
reference line
copper wires
core screen
100
320
23
3
Section 2 I Page 63
24
Fit the conductors into the connector, leaving no gap

between the connector and the insulation, at both ends.
Take up the tension equally on all bolts but do not shear the
bolt heads off at this stage.
Continue to tighten each bolt in turn until the head shears off
in the sequence shown in Figure 25.
If after all the bolts have been sheared off, any part of the
bolt remains above the surface of the connector body,
remove the excess metal using a suitable tool.
Realign the cables if necessary.
use a connector holding tool to stop the cores bending.
25

Fill each bolt hole in the connector with the grey clay
provided until a smooth level profile is achieved.
26
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Measure the bore of the connector (I) and then remove the
insulation from all of the cores to this measurement.
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27
Plastic Cable Side

Remove the release papers from the yellow void filling mastic
tape with the pointed ends. Wrap the tape around the core
screen cut starting from 20mm on the black insulation screen
before continuing onto the insulation for 10mm.
N
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The tape should be stretched to half its original width and

applied under tension, as a half lap layer to achieve a smooth
fine edge.
Paper Cable Side

Remove the release papers from the yellow void filling mastic
tape with the pointed ends.
20
10
80
28
10 20
starting 20mm from the end, before continuing onto the clear
The tape should be stretched to half its original width and
applied under tension, as a half lap layer to achieve a smooth
fine edge.
Section 2 I Page 64

Start from 10mm onto the insulation before continuing onto
29

layer.
20 10
30
Tubing set and position it centrally over the connector.
Check that the overlap is equal over each taped screen cut.
Shrink the tubing in place starting from the centre before
free.
31
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Remove the release paper from one side of a yellow void

filling mastic patch and position it centrally over the
connector with the other release paper on the outside.
Check that as the patch is applied no air voids are created
in the material.
When all three patches are applied remove the remaining
release papers.
32
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Remove one release paper from the red mastic sealant tape
and roll it up.
Wrap the tape around the end of each of the black stress
control tubing for 20mm and overlap onto the core for 10mm.
Pull the red insulating tubes from the tubing sets and
position them centrally over the connectors.
end it turn.
free.
10
20
33
Section 2 I Page 65
Position the black and red screened insulating tubes (3)

centrally over the red insulating tubes whilst they are still hot.
the ends. The tubes should not move from their position.
from the end. Shrink the other half of the tube in the same
way. Then shrink down the first end and finally the second
end.
Note: The sequence of numbers in the drawing indicates the
shrink sequence.
34
Wrap one layer of the tinned copper mesh with a 50%

overlap over each core of the joint. Starting on the lead
sheath of the paper cable, 50mm from the sealing sleeve and
continue up to the oversheath cut on the plastic cable.
Form the copper wire screens from each of the plastic cables
in to a conductor and connect to an earth braid, using a brass
tunnel connector. Attach each braid to each lead sheath
using a roll spring.
Apply one half lap layer of red sealant mastic to the exposed
50mm of lead sheath on each core.
This is an important moisture seal. Do not leave it out.
Cover the roll springs with two layers of PVC tape.
35
Degrease and abrade the plastic cable sheath for a

distance of 100mm.
Trim the ends of the plastic joint shells to accommodate the
paper cable oversheath diameter.
Place the bottom half of the joint shell under the joint and
mark the positions of the stand off mouldings.
Wrap the rubber patch around the joint centrally over the
markings and secure in place. The patch should be wrapped
with the adhesive side outwards.
36
Support the bottom half of the joint shell under the joint and
fit the trifurcating end piece.
Fit the top half of the shell to the bottom using the clips
Provided (a).
Fill any gaps around the cable entry holes as required (b).
Fill the joint with resin and allow it to cure before applying
any mechanical strain.
37
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tinned copper mesh
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rubber strips
PVC-tape
a
b
N
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b
check
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50
Section 2 I Page 66
2.5
Single-Core Polymeric Pot End Joints
2.5.1
Single-Core Polymeric Pot End Joints (185 to 630mm2)
185
3 per Joint
240
3 per Joint
300
3 per Joint
400
3 per Joint
500
3 per Joint
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Cable Preparation
3 per Joint
630
2.5.2
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Cable
Joint Kit Description
Sizes in
and Part Numbers
mm2
Tyco Part EPKE 36C
TBC
Number 1XU GB01
UK Power
Networks
02645N
02646X
Stores
Code
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These are all heatshrink joints containing all the required components.

2.5.3
components:
4.1.2 Single-Core Polymeric Pot End Joints
4.4.3 Single-Core Polymeric Pot End Joints
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Section 2 I Page 67
33kV Single Core Pot End Joints
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For Cable Sizes 185 to 400mm2

EPKE 36C 1XU GB01
UK Power Networks Stores Code 02645N
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Section 2 I Page 68
Remove the oversheath to the dimensions shown in the

drawing.
Clean and degrease the remaining oversheath for 150
mm.
Bend the copper wire screens back onto the oversheath.
Remove the semi-conducting insulation screen and the
insulation to the dimensions in the drawing. .
Note: The insulation should be clean, damage free and
polished at the end of this process.
shielding wires
semi-conducting screen
insulation
80
190
220
Remove one of short lengths of yellow void filling mastic

with the pointed ends from the small aluminium bag..
Remove the release papers from one side and wrap it
around the insulation screen cut starting 20 mm in from
the end of the screen before continuing onto the insulation
for 10 mm.
During this process stretch the strip to about half of its
original width to achieve a fine, thin edge on the
insulation.
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Wrap the black conductive tape around the conductor

stretching it to about 50% of its original width.
The tape should be applied until wrapped conductor fits
tightly into the insulating rod..
Push the insulating rod onto the conductor until it butts up
to the cable insulation.
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insulating rod
10
10
N
C
Remove one of the long lengths of yellow void filling

mastic from the aluminium bag.
Remove the release paper from one side and wrap it
around the joint between insulation and the insulating rod.
Start 10 mm from the cutback of the insulation, before
continuing on the insulating rod so it covers all of the
painted area and at least 10 mm on to the rod insulation.
Only use as much of the strip as is required to fill the step
as shown in the drawing.
During this process stretch the strip to about half of its
original width to achieve a fine, thin edge on the
insulation.
20 10
Wrap one layer of red mastic moisture sealing tape

around the end of the insulating rod to the dimensions
shown in the drawing.
10
60
Section 2 I Page 69
Wrap one layer of red mastic tape with slight tension

around the ends of the stress control tubing to the
dimensions shown in the drawing.
60
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Position the red insulating tubing over the joint so that the
end is level with the end of the stress control tubing on the
oversheath cut end. Start shrinking at the oversheath end
before working towards the other end.
10
10
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60
ED
Position the black stress control tubing over the joint so

that it butts up against the oversheath cut.
Start shrinking the tube at the oversheath before working
towards the other end.
b
check
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Position the red and black screened insulating sleeve so

that the end on the cable side coincides with the end of
the red insulating tubing.
a. Start shrinking the sleeve in the centre (1).
b. Check if fully shrunk by twisting the end. The sleeve
should not move when from its position.
c. Continue shrinking by working towards one side (2),
stopping 50 mm from the end.
Shrink the other half in the same way (3).
The sleeve should be fully shrunk without leaving any
ridges.
Bend the copper wire screens back onto the screened

insulating sleeve. Wrap the tinned copper mesh over the
length of the joint with a 50% overlap.. Start from the
Cable oversheath end and continue until the whole joint is
covered.
Note: The stress control tubing and the rod end must
be earthed with this tinned copper mesh.
Section 2 I Page 70
50
10
Cover the ends of the copper wire screen below the tinned
copper mesh with fabric tape.
Place the heatshrink end cap over the insulating rod end
of the joint.
Shrink the cap into place, starting at the closed end before
working towards the cable.
During shrinking process apply force to the end of the cap
to ensure that it doesnt move..
11
fabric tape
tool
12
Pot end completed.

Allow to cool before applying any mechanical strain.
13
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Clean and degrease the cable oversheath for a length of

about 150 mm past the oversheath cut
Position the outer heatshrink sleeve over the joint so that
it lines up with the end of the end cap.
Start shrinking in the centre before working towards each
end.
Section 2 I Page 71
2.6
Indoor and Outdoor Terminations
2.6.1
Indoor and Outdoor Single-Core Polymeric Cable Terminations (185 to 800mm2)
These are outdoor heatshrink termination kits supplied in sets of three without phase conductor
or copper wire screen lugs (these are supplied in a separate kit). For indoor terminations use the
same kits but reduce the number of sheds from four to two.
185
1 per Set
1 per Set
1 per Set
1 per Set
400
1 per Set
1 per Set
500
1 per Set
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300
ED
Cable Sizes
in mm2
Tyco Part
EPKT 36D EPKT 36E EPKT 36F 33kV Lug Kit 33kV Lug Kit 33kV Lug Kit
Number
1XO-GB03 1XO-GB02 1XO-GB01
185-400
500-630
800
UK Power
Networks
02660G
02661R
02662B
02675P
02676Y
02677J
Stores Code
1 per Set
1 per Set
800
1 per Set
1 per Set
1 per Set
630
For a complete outdoor termination assembly use the above kits with the following materials
No. Required
Outdoor Support Bracket
EPPA-031
02680Y
33kV Surge Arrester
OCP2-30M-NFF
09435U
1 set of 3
Description
Cable Preparation
2.6.2
N
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Tyco Part No.
UK Power
Networks
Stores Code
N
C

2.6.3
components:
4.1.9 Single-Core Polymeric Terminations (Indoor and Outdoor)
4.2.6 Mechanical Lugs for Indoor and Outdoor Terminations
4.4.7 Connection of Copper Wire Screens on Indoor and Outdoor Terminations
Section 2 I Page 72
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33kV Indoor and Outdooor Terminations
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For cable sizes up to 185mm2

EPKT36D 1XO GB03
UK Power Networks Stores Code 02660G
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300 - 500mm2
EPKT36E 1XO GB02
UK Power Networks Stores Code 02661R
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630 - 800mm2
EPKT36F 1XO GB01
UK Power Networks Stores Code 02662B
Section 2 I Page 73
Cable Preparation
Stripping Dimensions
Cut the cable to the required length allowing for a sufficient length of copper wire
screens to connect to HV Earth on the pole.
Remove the oversheath to the dimension L + K in Table 1.
Clean and degrease the oversheath for the length of the strip plus 100mm.
Table 1
Indoor Terminations
L (mm)
K (mm)
370
Depth of the mechanical lug barrel
Outdoor Terminations
K (mm)
500
ED
L (mm)
Clean 100
Depth of the mechanical lug barrel
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Thoroughly remove the insulation

screen to within 40mm of the
oversheath cut. The surface of the
insulation should be free from all
traces of conductive material and shall
be smooth and polished with no
detectable irregularities.
Wrap one layer of red sealant tape with

a small overlap and slight tension
around the end of the oversheath for a
distance of 60mm.
Bend the copper wires back onto the
oversheath without crossing the
individual wires. Fix the wires in place
with a wire binder 60mm from the end of
the oversheath. Gather the copper wires
together to form an earth conductor.
4
10
20
N
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60
Remove one of the release papers

from the yellow void filling mastic and
wrap it around the end of the insulation
screen cut. Stretch the strip to half of
its original width and apply under
tension.
Ensure that 20mm of the insulation
screen and 10mm of the insulation are
covered.
60
Section 2 I Page 74
40
Completion of the Termination
6
Remove the insulation according to
dimension K = the depth of the
mechanical cable lug barrel hole.
Install the cable lug.
Clean and degrease the insulation and
the lug.
Wrap the red sealant tape around the

barrel of the cable lug.
Stretch the tape to half of its width and
applying with half lap layer overlap.
Note: Use the remaining red sealant
to fill any remaining gap between the
core insulation and the cable lug.
N
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Place the black stress control tubing

over the core and position it so that it
is level with the oversheath cut. Shrink
the tubing down starting at the bottom,
before working towards the end of the
core.
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ED
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C
Cut the tubing back onto the cable lug

barrel if necessary.
Note: Post heat the palm of the cable
lug until a bead of sealant appears
around the top of the tubing.
Remove the release paper from the

red anti-track tubing.
Place the tubing with the sealant
coated end over the termination level
with the wire binder.
Shrink the tubing down starting at the
oversheath end, before working
towards the cable lug.
For indoor and outdoor terminations

shrink the sheds into place at the
positions shown in the drawing on the
next page.
Indoor = 2 sheds
Outdoor = 4 sheds
10
Section 2 I Page 75
indoor
outdoor
80
80
80
7.2kV 12/17.5kV 24kV
L1
L2
36kV
7.2kV 12/17.5kV
24kV
36kV
L3
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150
ED
150
80
80
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80
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skirt position
for reversed
installation
Max. system voltage (kV)
Minimum clearances
36
a
air clearance
Phase to ground
[mm]
35
between skirts
[mm]
25
min. bending radius = 15xD, before bending heat cable up to approx. 70C
Section 2 I Page 76
as per local specifications

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Standard Procedures for Preparing 33kV Cables

Installing Heatshrink Materials and Componants

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Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment shall be worn.

UK POWER NETWORKS 33KV JOINTING MANUAL I 2012

UK POWER NETWORKS 33KV JOINTING MANUAL I 2012

All sizes apply to both copper and aluminium conductor sizes.

UK POWER NETWORKS 33KV JOINTING MANUAL I 2012

Single-Core Polymeric Straight Joints

Single-Core Straight Joints with Similar Size Conductors (185 to 300mm2)

Joint Kit Description and Part

Installation of Heatshrink Materials and Components

4.2.1 Single-Core Polymeric Straight Joints

4.3 Installing Connector Stress Control and Heatshrink Insulation

4.3.1 Single-Core Polymeric Straight Joints

4.4 Installing Mechanical Earth Bonds and Associated Components

4.4.1 Single-Core Polymeric Straight Joints

UK POWER NETWORKS 33KV JOINTING MANUAL I 2012

For Cable Sizes:185 - 300mm2

UK POWER NETWORKS 33KV JOINTING MANUAL I 2012

Remove the cable oversheaths to dimension shown in the

Cut the cores to measurement in the drawing using a

Remove the insulation screen to the dimensions shown in

Clean and degrease the insulation.

Remove the insulation from both cores to dimension shown

UK POWER NETWORKS 33KV JOINTING MANUAL I 2012

Installation of the Mechanical Connector

To avoid bending the cores use a connector holding tool.

If a cordless impact wrench is used, it should not be used for

Clean and degrease the connector and the insulation wipe.

Insert the conductors into the connector so that the insulation

Remove the yellow void filling mastic tape from the

Stretch the tape to half of its original width to ensure that it is

UK POWER NETWORKS 33KV JOINTING MANUAL I 2012

Completely cover the connector and continue onto the

Start shrinking in the centre before working towards each of

Position the black and red screened insulating sleeve

Cable side with long copper wires:

UK POWER NETWORKS 33KV JOINTING MANUAL I 2012

Form each bunch of copper wires into a conductor and insert

Tighten the bolts until the heads shear off.

Wrap the complete joint with a second half lap layer of

The Joint is now complete.

Clean and degrease the exposed cable oversheaths for a

Allow it to cool before applying any mechanical strain or

UK POWER NETWORKS 33KV JOINTING MANUAL I 2012

Joint Kit Description and Part Numbers

Tyco Part Number

Cable Sizes in mm2

Installation of Heatshrink Materials and Components

4.2.1 Single-Core Polymeric Straight Joints

4.3 Installing Connector Stress Control and Heatshrink Insulation

4.3.1 Single-Core Polymeric Straight Joints

4.4 Installing Mechanical Earth Bonds and Associated Components

4.4.1 Single-Core Polymeric Straight Joints

UK POWER NETWORKS 33KV JOINTING MANUAL I 2012

For Cable Size: 500mm2

For Cable Size: 630mm2