TE Connectivity GS-IPC-500U Manuals

Installation Instructions PII 408-32287 EPP-3429 REV. A GS-IPC-500U AND GS-IPC-500U-ES SOLAR INSULATION PIERCING CONNECTOR WITH POWERGEL FILLED COVER FOR PV CABLES UP TO 1.5 kV DC TE´s Connectors and Fittings When installing electrical power system accessories, failure to follow applicable personal safety requirements and written installation instructions could result in fire or explosion and serious or fatal injuries. Working around energized high-voltage systems may cause serious injury or death. Installation should be performed by personnel familiar with good safety practice in handling high-voltage electrical equipment. De-energize and ground all electrical systems before installing product. Power distribution and transmission products must be properly selected for the intended application. It must be installed and serviced by competent personnel who have been trained and understand proper safety procedures. 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TE Connectivity 8000 Purfoy Road Fuquay-Varina NC 27526 TEL: (919) 552-3811 FAX: (919) 557-8404 TE.com/energy NOTICE CAUTION CAUTION DANGER DANGER DANGER Installing IPC Assembly to Main & Tap Conductors PII 408-32287 (EPP-3429) Page 2/2 Please dispose of all waste according to environmental regulations. 12 Insert the End Shield Cap to the open end of cover assembly. NOTE 11 Steps 11 and 12 are only required when both cables will be terminated inside of the cover on an end-run installation. Ensure main trunk cable ends within the cover enclosure. 1O Bring the opposite side of the cover closed until all four latches engage. Snap close the two side latches. 9 Press the deeper side of the cover around the bolt head until the cables are partially seated in their ports. 8 Align the cover with the hinge closest to the tap cable and the bolt head towards the deeper side of the cover. Refer to orientation markings if necessary. 7 Further tightening the nut until nut shears. Nominal shear value of about 11Nm (8ft- lbs) Installation Temperature of -4°F (-20°C) to +130°F (55°C) 6 Use socket wrench or low torque impact gun for tightening the nut. NOTE Spanners are not recommended. 5 Hand tighten shear nut to snug fit IPC over main/tap cables. Assembled conductors must be seated properly between contact blade support grooves as shown. Make sure the rubbers that surround the blades are not jammed due to an improper position of the cable. 4 Placed the tap conductor on the tap side. NOTE: Ensure that seal remains in place while positioning Tap Cable/ Cap in connector jaw. Accommodates String Line Tap cable ranging from #10 to #6 AWG, Stranded/Str, AL9CU 3 Assemble the IPC over the main conductor and hand tighten the shear nut to snug fit the IPC over the conductor until it holds in place freely. Accommodates Main Line Trunk cable ranging from 350 to 500 kcmil, Stranded/Str, AL9CU 2 Insert the tap conductor fully into the cap. 1 13 mm Make sure the cables are not energized prior any installation. Clean and dry the cable jacket before starting the installation. Make sure that the assembly is compatible with the conductor sizes being used. There is no need to strip the main or tap conductor insulations. Do not back off/ remove the shearnut.