00:06The following video is how to properly prepare cable for assembly installation with medium

00:11voltage cold shrink kits, proper installation preparation and overall workmanship is

00:17imperative. Proper cable prep and installation improves the

00:21life of connections and reduces the risk of damage to surrounding areas and can save

00:26thousands of dollars in labor and parts.

00:29Keep blade sharp applies to both knives and specialty tool set the blade depth on scrap

00:35cable, crimp connector correctly.

00:38U shaped dyes may cause or put a curve in the connector, rotate the crimp each time to keep

00:44straight measure twice and cut once.

00:47Tape shield is most commonly installed in industrial applications and jacketed concentric

00:53neutral conductor is most commonly installed in utility and renewable applications.

00:58Read through all the instructions and mark all pertinent information with a highlighter to

01:03make sure you are selecting the correct MV termination based on the manufacturer type and

01:08size of cable as well as the insulation dimension.

01:11This will help you in calculating the correct dimension of the cut back to do the

01:15installation correctly.

01:17These are the following tools you'll need wooden rule or paper,

01:22electrician's knife, scissors, needle, nose pliers and or specialty tools like a banana

01:28peeler, Semicon cutters, Semicon stripper, square and square cut all in one tools or

01:35cable. Installation tools use the rule to take the

01:38correct measurement of the cable and follow the instruction manual to determine the correct

01:43dimensions for each layer of the cable.

01:46Apply a constant force spring on the jacket at the mark and use your electrician's knife to

01:50score the jacket score around the circumference of the jacket of the cable.

01:55Be sure not to cut too deep.

01:57This is to protect the metallic shield on the cable, make scores in the jacket layer all

02:03around the circumference of the cable and then down the length of the cable making

02:07longitudinal cuts approximately quarter inches apart,

02:15pry the jacket from the tape shield. As you loosen the jacket down the length of the

02:19wire, use needle nose pliers to remove the jacket,

02:28finish removing the jacket, exposing the tape shield and then remove the constant force

02:33spring. Removal of the tape shield

02:39layer, use a non conductive wood ruler to mark the jacket to the predetermined measurement.

02:46According to the installation instructions, use a constant for spring again in the package as a

02:51marker, which can also be used for a clean cut.

02:55If you wrap the spring one or two times, you could adjust the spring as a marker for the cut

02:59back of the shield for a precise dimension to cut.

03:03Use the electrician's knife pressing the blade into the shield without damaging the Semicon

03:08layer, remove the

03:14tape shield starting at the end of the cable where the lug is to be applied to the constant

03:19force spring. Now remove the constant for spring and apply

03:23the copper foil tape to the edge of the tape shield.

03:25To ensure a clean edge.

03:27The Semicon layer is where the cuts need to be square with no jagged edges.

03:32If your blade depth is not correct or you put too much pressure on your knife,

03:37you may not even be able to see the cut.

03:39The objective is to remove all potential air gaps as air gaps will be the biggest cause of

03:44failures. Removal of the Semicon layer.

03:47This is the most important part of the installation.

03:50Use a constant for spring again in the package as a marker which can also be used for a clean

03:55cut measure and score the Semicon to create your cut back mark,

04:00always have nice square cuts.

04:02The Semicon layer is the most electrical stressed area make scores in the Semicon layer

04:08all around the circumference of the cable and then down the length of the cable to create

04:12strips. Once you have created a

04:18strip, you can use needle nose pliers to unwind the Semicon layer back toward the constant

04:24force spring. Once the first strip has been removed,

04:27strip back, remaining Semicon layer to the edge of the constant force spring or make additional

04:32longitudinal cuts as needed. Removal of the cable insulation layer measure

04:38where the cutback mark will be using the electrician's knife score,

04:42the insulation layer and cut through at the mark around the circumference and the length of

04:47the insulation but do not score or nick the cable stranding.

04:52Now your conductor is prepared to install the connector and medium voltage,

04:56cold shrink termination kit.