
User`s manual for BSC - Stripping tool for bonded screens
on elastomeric cables
N.B. For peelable semi-conductive screens use M31 tool.
1. Preparation of cable
- clean the cable
- put silicon grease on the bonded
semi-conductor
2.1. Preparation of tool
Open the tool body by unscrewing nut (1).
Pull the two parts of the body apart.
Loosen the screw by turning the bolt (2)
by 180° - do not unscrew completely!
Remove the blade (4) completely by
turning screw (3) as far as it will go.
Fit BSC tool onto bonded semi-conductor as
shown. Tigthen screw (1).
Set the blade (4) to the required depth by
turning screw (3).
Tighten the bolt (2)
Remove 4 cm of semi-conductor, unscrew bolt
(6), put the V-shaped interior (5) on to the
insulation and lock the bolt (6).
2.2. Bonded semi-conductor removal
FThe tools must be used on non-live cables by skilled workers who are competent in cable
preparation and know about electrical phenomenons.
FWearing gloves is obligatory.
FClean the tools after each use.
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