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SP3506-ACFR Compression Dead-End

This document outlines the procedure for the installation of Compression Dead-End and Jumper Assembly for ACFR conductors, detailing the necessary parts, measurements, and steps involved in the process. It emphasizes the importance of selecting the correct PREFORMED™ product size and adhering to safety considerations to prevent personal injury or death. Additionally, it provides compression die information and specific instructions for proper application and maintenance of the assembly.

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SP3506-ACFR Compression Dead-End

This document outlines the procedure for the installation of Compression Dead-End and Jumper Assembly for ACFR conductors, detailing the necessary parts, measurements, and steps involved in the process. It emphasizes the importance of selecting the correct PREFORMED™ product size and adhering to safety considerations to prevent personal injury or death. Additionally, it provides compression die information and specific instructions for proper application and maintenance of the assembly.

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JUNE 2021

Compression Dead-End and Jumper Assembly for ACFR conductor


Be sure to read and completely understand this procedure before applying product.
Be sure to select the proper size PREFORMED™ product before application.

Knurl A3 Knurl A2 Knurl A1

Supplied parts in Kit


A. Aluminum outer tube with terminal pad
B. Steel Eye D
C. Aluminum inner sleeve
D. Washer B
E. 150 ml Grease (not shown)

Chamfer edge
C (or marked line)

Chart A - Compression Die Information


Compression Die for Compression Die for
Conductor
Aluminum Components Steel Components
ACFR 182/28-FA-TT 24.5 A/F
ACFR 237/37-FA-TT 25.4 A/F
ACFR 245/37-FA-RR 24.6 A/F
ACFR 267/37-FA-TT
43.0 A/F
ACFR 281/37-FA-TT
ACFR 302/37-FA-RR 25.4 A/F
ACFR 312/37-FA-TT
ACFR 325/37-FA-TT
ACFR 470/56-FA-TT
ACFR 492/56-FA-TT
ACFR 540/56-FA-TTT 56.5 A/F 26.0 A/F
ACFR 679/56-FA-TTT
ACFR 665/71-FA-TTT

Step #1 Step #2
Measure and mark 203 mm (8") from the end of the Using a conductor cutting tool, remove the outer strands
conductor. Apply tape just past the mark to secure of aluminum up to the 203 mm (8") mark. The innermost
outer strands during the cutting procedure in Step 2. layer of aluminum strands should not be removed, but it
is acceptable if these are scored by the cutting tool.

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Step #3 Measure and mark 178 mm (7") from Step #6 Slide the aluminum outer tube
the end of the conductor, and from onto the conductor, past the mark
the end of the steel eye. made in Step 4. The terminal pad
should be oriented towards the end
of the conductor.

Conductor end

Step #7 With the tapered end facing the


conductor, slide the inner sleeve up to
Step #4 With the aluminum inner sleeve held the mark made in Step 4. Then clean
9.5 mm (3/8") from the end of the the sleeve and apply grease evenly to
outer aluminum strands, mark the the outer surface.
length to the end on the conductor.

Step #8 Slide the steel eye with the washer


onto the conductor up to the 178 mm
(7") mark made in Step 3 as shown
below.
Step #5 Using a wire brush, clean the
conductor up to the mark made in
the previous step. Apply the supplied Washer
grease evenly to this entire area.

Inner Sleeve
Steel Eye

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Step #9 Install the appropriate compression Step #11 (continued)
die (see Chart A) for the steel eye in
a 60-ton or 100-ton press. Lubricate
the dies and the area of the steel eye
to be compressed.

Step #12 Check the A/F (across the flats)


measurement to confirm correct
compression (example 260SH100
has an A/F of 26.0 mm).
Step #10 Align the end of the steel eye with the
chamfer in the compression die and
ensure that the eye is straight within the
die and level with it. Do not push or pull
Step #13 Slide the outer tube towards the end
on the eye while compressing.
of the conductor until it compresses
the washer to the steel eye. Realign
the inner sleeve with the mark made
on the conductor if necessary.

Washer

Step #11 Begin compressions at the end of


the steel eye and continue up to the
stop mark made at 178 mm (7").
Recommended overlap between
compressions is 50% in order to
avoid curvature of the tube. Inner Sleeve

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Step #14 Install the appropriate compression die Step #16 Installation of the dead-end assembly
(see Chart A) for the outer tube in the is complete.
press. Lubricate the dies and areas of
the tube to be compressed.

Step #15 Ensuring that the outer tube is straight


within the die and level with it, make
one compression between knurl marks
A2 and A3 near the terminal pad

Step #16 Continue compressions, starting at


knurl mark A1 and working to the
end of the outer tube. Recommended
overlap between compressions is
50% in order to avoid curvature of the
tube. Do not apply any load on the
tube while compressing. Check the
across the flats measurement (A/F) to
confirm correct compression (example
565AH100 has an A/F of 56.5 mm).

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Assembly for ACFR conductor
Be sure to read and completely understand this procedure before applying product.
Be sure to select the proper size PREFORMED™ product before application.

Knurl B1
A
Supplied parts in
A. Outer tube with terminal pad
B. Aluminum inner sleeve
C. Fastener Kit
D. 150 ml Grease (not shown)
B

Step #1 Ensure that the Outer jumper tube and Step #3 Apply grease to the area marked for
inner sleeve are not damaged and the inner sleeve. Rub grease over the
have nothing inside them. entire area. Using a wire brush, clean
the conductor up to the mark.

Step #2 Place the inner sleeve against the


conductor and mark filler tube length
plus 10 mm.

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Step #4 Slide the inner sleeve onto the conductor, Step #7 Compress up to knurl B1 on the Outer
chamfered edge first, up to the mark and Jumper tube overlapping each
grease the outside of sleeve. compression 50%.

Step #8 Repeat procedure on the other side of


the jumper loop.

Step #5 Slide the Outer Jumper body over the


inner sleeve up to the chamfer.

Step #6 Using the appropriate compression


die (see Chart A) begin compression at
the opening of the Outer Jumper tube.

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
This application procedure is not intended to supersede any company construction or safety standards.
This procedure is offered only to illustrate safe application for the individual.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
This product is intended for a single (one time) use and for the specified application.
Do not reuse or modify this product under any circumstances.
This product is intended for use by trained technicians only. This product should not be used by anyone
who is not familiar with, and not trained to use it.
When working in the area of energized lines, extra care should be taken to prevent accidental electrical
contact. Be sure to wear proper safety equipment per your company protocol.
For proper performance and personal safety, be sure to select the proper size PREFORMED™ product
before application.
PREFORMED products are precision devices. To ensure proper performance, they should be stored in
cartons under cover and handled carefully.

P.O. Box 91129, Cleveland, Ohio 44101 • 440.461.5200 • preformed.com • email: [email protected]

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