AFL INS-ACA021 Quick Compress Jumper for AAC Conductors Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- AFL
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Quick Compress®
INS-ACA021
QuickCompress® – Instructions
Installation Instructions
Standard Compression and Quick Compress Jumper Connectors on ACSR, AAC, AAAC, ACAR, Alumoweld® and Steel Ground Wire Conductor
1. Measure back from each conductor end and mark at a distance equal to
1/2 the length of the aluminum jumper connector.
2. File burrs or sharp edges off the aluminum strands as necessary for
ease of insertion.
3. Prior to making connections, the conductor must be wire brushed and
accessory bores must be clean. If the conductor Is weathered or blackened,
carefully unlay aluminum strands for a distance equal to or greater than 1/2
the length of the aluminum jumper connector and clean strands thoroughly with
wire brush. An alternate way to thoroughly clean the aluminum oxidation from
the conductor is to use the ConductaClean® system. Check accessory bore for
foreign particles, removing if present.
4. Inject AFL Filler Compound (AFC) into each end of jumper connector and
on the conductor to insure that excess compound will be forced from the jumper
connector when compressions are completed. Insert conductor ends into the
jumper connector. If the mark on the conductor is not at the end of the jumper
connector, and there is resistance to further entry, twist the jumper
connector on the conductor. This will work the compound between conductor
strands and bleed air from the jumper connector.
5. Select die size for compressing jumper connector. The die size on die
and die size marked on aluminum jumper connector must be the same.
6. The jumper connector will bow during compression unless reasonable
care Is taken to have about 15 ft. (4.5 m) of the conductor supported straight
out from both ends of the jumper connector such that the weight of the
conductor does not hang unsupported from the end of the jumper connector when
compressing.
7. Compress jumper connector full length making initial compression over
center stop. Overlap each successive compression by approximately 1/4 die
bite. Complete die closure is required for each compression.
8. Compressed jumper connector 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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