tag shall contain the following information; cable type, conductor size,
circuit number, circuit voltage, cable destination and phase identification.
3.2.1.1
Cable Inspection
The cable reel shall be inspected for correct storage positions, signs of
physical damage, and broken end seals. If end seal is broken, moisture
shall be removed from cable in accordance with the cable manufacturer's
recommendations.
3.2.1.2
Duct Cleaning
Duct shall be cleaned with an assembly that consists of a flexible mandrel
(manufacturers standard product in lengths recommended for the specific
size and type of duct) that is 6.4 mm 1/4 inch less than inside diameter of
duct, 2 wire brushes, and a rag. The cleaning assembly shall be pulled
through conduit a minimum of 2 times or until less than a volume of 131
cubic centimeters 8 cubic inches of debris is expelled from the duct.
3.2.1.3
Duct Lubrication
The cable lubricant shall be compatible with the cable jacket for cable
that is being installed. Application of lubricant shall be in accordance
with lubricant manufacturer's recommendations.
3.2.1.4
Cable Installation
The Contractor shall provide a cable feeding truck and a cable pulling
winch as required. The Contractor shall provide a pulling grip or pulling
eye in accordance with cable manufacturer's recommendations. The pulling
grip or pulling eye apparatus shall be attached to polypropylene or manilla
rope followed by lubricant front end packs and then by power cables. A
dynamometer shall be used to monitor pulling tension. Pulling tension
shall not exceed cable manufacturer's recommendations. The Contractor
shall not allow cables to cross over while cables are being fed into duct.
For cable installation in cold weather, cables shall be kept at 10 degrees
C 50 degrees F temperature for at least 24 hours before installation.
3.2.1.5
Cable Installation Plan
The Contractor shall submit a cable installation plan for all cable pulls
in accordance with the detail drawings portion of paragraph SUBMITTALS.
Cable installation plan shall include:
a. Site layout drawing with cable pulls identified in numeric order of
expected pulling sequence and direction of cable pull.
b.
List of cable installation equipment.
c.
Lubricant manufacturer's application instructions.
d. Procedure for resealing cable ends to prevent moisture from
entering cable.
e.
Cable pulling tension calculations of all cable pulls.
f.
Cable percentage conduit fill.
g.
Cable sidewall thrust pressure.
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