nvent Erico Ericore User manual

Figure 1 : Contents of upper termination kit required
to complete the termination procedure.
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16
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Tools required for terminating upper end of
nVent ERICO ERICORE
1. Utility Knife
2. Tape Measure
3. 2 x 375 mm (15 in.) Shifting Spanner / Wrench
4. PVC Electrical Tape
5. Screwdriver
6. Cutting pliers
7. Zip Ties (2 pcs)
8. Desktop or Handheld Heat Gun
The Upper Termination Kit consists of:
9. 900 mm Black Heatshrink
10. 450 mm Black Heatshrink
11. Vital Warning Label
12. ERICORE Coupling
13. Structure Bonding Braid
14. Instructions
15. Insulation Cutting Tool
16. Crimp Lug
17. Silicone Tape - 2.5 m(2 pcs)
18. Semi-conductive Tape (2 pcs)
19. Roll Spring
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If the instructions are not followed correctly, or if
any of the insulation layers or the copper foil are
incorrectly cut, then the integrity of the upper
termination is affected.
1. The Ericore cable is marked in 1 meter
increments for its entire length. Start from the
end of the cable with lower number meter
markings. At a distance of 1200 mm (47 1/8
in.), carefully cut a shallow notch into the black
outer insulation no deeper than 1mm (3/64
in.).
2. Using the insulation cutting tool (15), cut
around the circumference of the black outer
insulation until the copper screen underneath
is exposed, (see Figure 2). Do NOT use a knife
instead of the provided cutting tool.
3. Using a utility knife (1), carefully cut the
outer insulation of the cable to a depth of no
more than 1 mm (3/64 in.), for the full 1200
mm (47 1/8 in.), in the direction of the end of
the cable. Be sure not to cut so deep as to
expose or damage the copper tape underneath.
Starting from the end of the cable, carefully
remove the outer insulation and discard.
4. Carefully clean up the friction cut, removing
any burrs for a neat finish.
5. Using a screwdriver (5), fit the roll sping (19)
30 mm (1 1/4 in.) from the end of the outer
insulation over the exposed copper tape.
Figure 2: Use of the insulation cutting
tool to cut the insulation without
damaging the layers beneath
Figure 3: Using the roll clip to cut and
remove the copper screen
Figure 4: Placing PVC tape to prevent
further unraveling
Refer to Figure 5 on page 3 for the
following instructions (1 to 8).
The Insulation Cutting Tool uses friction
to cut into the sheath and is less likely to
damage the layers underneath than
using a knife. When the instructions call
for the knife to be used, be sure not to
cut any deeper than instructed.
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1200 mm
90 mm 30 mm
Copper Tape Copper Strands and
Double Tape Layer
Triple Layered Insulation Black Outer Sheath
Figure 5: Cutting Dimensions
6. From the end of the cable, remove the
copper tape up to the roll spring, exposing
the black semi-conductive material by
unrolling, then tearing the tape up and back
over the edge of the roll spring at about a
45 degree angle, (see Figure 3). If necessary,
carefully cut about 6 mm (1/4 in) of the
copper tape up against the roll spring with
a knife and then tear over the spring.
7. Carefully remove the roll spring, then
tape up the last 6 mm (1/4 in.) of the
copper tape with a piece of PVC tape, to
stop further unraveling, (see Figure 4).
8. Place the structure bond braid (13) over the
cable so that it sits over the copper screen.
Ensure that the braid loops tightly around the
copper screen. Tape the bond braid into place
with PVC tape (4), (see Figure 6).
Ultimately, this braid will require electrical
bonding to the structure. Terminate the
bonding cable with the provided crimp lug
(16).
Figure 6: Bonding braid secured in place
Attach to structure
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40 mm 40 mm
9. Wrap one roll of the black semi-conductive tape (18) around the cable over the
structure bonding braid. Start the wrapping 40 mm (1 1/2 in) before the copper
layer and finish 40 mm (1 1/2 in) beyond the copper layer for a total of 110 mm (4
3/8 in). Overlap the tape by half the tape thickness each turn, (see Figure 7).
Figure 7: Black semi-conductive tape applied over bonding braid
40 mm 40 mm
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1200 mm
90 mm 30 mm
Copper Tape Copper Strands and
Double Tape Layer
Triple Layered Insulation Black Outer Sheath
10. At a distance of 90 mm (3 1/2 in.) from the
end of the cable, carefully cut a notch in the
triple layered insulation no deeper than 1 mm
(3/64 in.). Then using the insulation cutting tool
(15), cut around the circumference of the triple
layered insulation until the copper underneath
is exposed.
11. With a utility knife (1), carefully cut along
the 90 mm (3 1/2 in.) length of triple layered
insulation on the cable to a depth of no more
than 1 mm (3/64 in.). Be sure not to cut too
deep, as to expose or damage the copper layer
underneath. Starting from the end of the cable,
carefully remove the triple layered insulation
and discard.
12. Take apart the ERICORE Coupling (12),
ensuring there are 4 pieces.
There should be:
A Compression Nut •
A Compression Ring •
A Compression Cone •
A Main Coupling Piece •
13. Place the compression nut and compression
ring of the coupling set over the strands and
copper tape layer.
Figure 8: Cutting Dimensions
(10)
(10)
(12,13)
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14. Remove 45 mm (1 3/4 in) of the copper
tape and expose the copper strands. Install
zip tie (7) to secure the copper strands. Pull
back the copper strands.
15. Place the compression cone between the
filler core and the copper strands. The cone
should be "pushed on" until it is flush with
the end of the filler core.
16. Distribute the strands as evenly as
possible around the compression cone.
17. Install a second zip tie (7) to secure the
end of the copper strands to the
compression cone. With a pair of cutting
pliers (6), trim the ends of the copper
strands evenly with the compression cone
edge.
(14)
(14)
(14)
(15)
(17)
(16)
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18. Install the main coupler over the strands.Do
not force the main coupler on as it should slide
on smoothly. Cut and remove both zip ties
.
19. Thread main coupler into the the
compression coupler. Tighten both couplers
together with the shifting spanner/wrench (3).
20. Starting immediately at the end of the
compression coupler, wrap the remaining semi-
conductive tape (18) around and over the
copper tape, covering it completely, then
extending an additional 40 mm (1 1/2 in) over
the triple layer insulation with an overlap on
each turn.
(18)
(18)
(19)
(19)
(20)
(20)
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AT LEAST 30 MM OVERLAP
(B)
(A)
Then place the second 450 mm (17 3/4 in) length of heatshrink tube (10) into place over the
cable, overlapping the previous heatshrink tube. Start shrinking at the top brass fitting end,
and shrink it so that the lower brass nut is just covered as shown in Figure 10b.
Continue heating until it shrinks over the first piece.
Figure 9: Applying the first layer of heatshrink
Figure 10: Applying the second layer of heatshrink
Figure 11: Finished heatshrink assembly
21. Installing the Heatshrink
There are two lengths of heatshrink in this kit (one is 900 mm (35 1/2 in) long, the other is
450 mm (17 1/2 in) long). Slide on and heat both in the manner shown.
Slide the first 900 mm (35 1/2 in) length of heatshrink (9) over the cable until the end of the
heatshrink tube covers and overlaps the semi-conductive tape (over the black outer sheath)
at the bottom end by at least 30 mm (1 1/8 in). The braid will protrude from under the
heatshrink at this point. Use the desktop or handheld heatshrink gun (8) to carefully shrink
the lower end of the heatshrink into the correct position (with the braid protruding) and
gradually work up towards the top of the heatshrink ensuring there are no pockets of air
trapped under the heatshrink.
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40 MM OVERLAP ON BOTH SIDES
22. Using a roll of grey silicone tape (17),
overwrap half layers from 40 mm (1 3/5 in.)
over the end of the heatshink to 40 mm (1
3/5 in.) over the coupling so that it covers
the joint between the main coupling and
compression nut.
Using the second roll of grey silicone tape
(17), overwrap half layers from 40 mm (1 3/5
in.) over the end of the heatshink to 40 mm
(1 3/5 in.) over the cable outer sheath at the
lower end of the termination (refer to Figure
13).
Wrap with moderate tension (10 to 50%
stretch). Apply one final layer with no
stretch. Press down, to avoid the end lifting
before fusion of the tape takes place.
The finished termination must be protected
against any abrasion and sharp edges during
transport or installation, as the heatshrink
insulation is susceptible to ripping or tearing
if nicked or scuffed.
23. The structure bonding braid MUST be
electrically connected via a 6 mm
2
(8 AWG)
length of insulated copper cable to the
specified conductive structural point, as
described in the nVent ERICO SYSTEM 3000
Installation, Operation & Maintenance
Manual.
Figure 13: Wrap silicone tape at the top and bottom for waterproofing
Figure 12 : Heatshrink sections overlapping
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25. Carefully pull the down conductor (and
bonding braid) back down through the FRP
mast so that the terminal base sits correctly
in the top of the mast.
26. Connect the 6 mm
2
(8 AWG) structure
bonding cable as detailed in the nVent
ERICO SYSTEM 3000 Installation, Operation
and Maintenance Manual. After bonding
the cable, ensure that the connection is
waterproof and resealed if required.
27. Place the Vital Warning Label (11) in a
prominent position at the base of the mast,
or beside the downconductor at eye level, if
the installation is in an area where it is
possible for persons to gain access.
Connecting the nVent ERICO Dynasphere
24. Feed the terminated Ericore (and
bonding braid) through the FRP mast so that
the entire termination is protruding from
the top of the mast. Remove the lock screw
in the base of the nVent ERICO Dynasphere
terminal, then screw the terminal all the
way onto the termination coupling thread.
Install the lock screw back into position so
that it locks the thread into place and will
stop the terminal from unscrewing.
Figure 14 : Completed termination
Note: It may be necessary to pull back any
slack of nVent ERICO ERICORE
downconductor through the FRP support
mast to achieve a properly seated fit for the
nVent ERICO Dynasphere.
The nVent ERICO Dynasphere must not be
skewed and the base of the terminal must be
fully inserted into the top of the FRP mast.
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Figure 15 : Once the nVent ERICO DYNASPHERE has been fitted to the termination
coupling, ensure the locking screw is tightened securely
Figure 16 : Completed assembly
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