AFL INS-ACA020 Standard Compression and Quick Compress Repair Sleeves on ACSR Conductors Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- AFL
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AFL INS-ACA020 Standard Compression and Quick Compress Repair Sleeves on
ACSR Conductors
Installation Instructions
Standard Compression and Quick Compress Repair Sleeves on ACSR, AAC, AAAC and ACAR Conductors
- Compression Repair Sleeves can be used to restore the electrical and mechanical integrity of a conductor when no more than 1/2 of the aluminum strands are damaged.
- Mark the conductor from the damaged area 1/2 the length of the repair sleeve.
- Select die size for compressing the repair sleeve. The die size on the die and the die size marked on the repair sleeve must be the same.
- Prior to making connections. the groove of the aluminum accessories and the conductor must be clean. If the conductor is weathered or blackened, clean strands thoroughly with wire brush. Check accessory groove for foreign particles, removing if present.
- Coat the aluminum conductor with AFL Filler Compound (AFC) over the length to be covered by the repair sleeve.
- Place the repair sleeve groove on the conductor adjacent to damaged area and slide other half (keeper) in place.
- Slide repair sleeve assembly over the damaged area to the mark on the conductor.
- Make the initial compression over the center portion of the repair sleeve. Make the second compression on one end overlapping the initial compression by 1/4 die bite. Make the third compression on the opposite end, overlapping the initial compression by 1/4 die bite. Continue making compressions to one end of the repair sleeve overlapping the previous compression by 1/4 die bite. Complete die closure is required for each compression. Go back and complete the compression on the opposite end.
- The compressed repair sleeve should have a smooth uniform appearance. Remove flash, if present, with file or emery cloth.
CAUTION: Follow installation instructions carefully. Improper installation can result in mechanical failure of the cable system and possible injury to persons handling or in the vicinity of the cable systems.
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