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FIGURE 3 - END PLATE CAPACITY

(VIEW FROM INSIDE END PLATE)

NOTE:

An additional 3.0" (76.2 mm) of space is

available on each seam of the COYOTE
Hi-Count Closure. However provisions for
securing the L-Brackets are only provided for
six entries as shown in Figure 3.

3.00

DETERMINING BLADE SIZE AND
LOCK-TAPE SEALANT REQUIRE-
MENTS

3.01

The CABLE Mea-SURE Tape is used to de-
termine the correct Power End Plate Cutter

blade size and the required layers of LOCK-TAPE
Sealant.

3.02

To use CABLE MeaSURE Tape:

— Wrap it around the cable tightly. (Figure 4)
— The index line will point to a letter and
     number.
— The letter indicates the correct blade size.
— The number indicates the correct number
     of layers of half-lapped LOCK-TAPE
     Sealant.  (Figure 4)

FIGURE 4 - WRAP CABLE MEA-SURE TAPE

AROUND CABLE

NOTE:

If the index line falls on a line between two

numbers, always use the number to the right of
the line. (Figure 5)

FIGURE 5 - SKETCH OF CABLE MEA-SURE TAPE

CAUTION: Cable may vary in diameter from place to

place along its length, so be sure to measure
each cable at the area where the End Plate is
to be placed.

4.00

END PLATE PREPARATION -
CUTTER SET-UP

4.01

When using blades A-D, install the blade
directly into the chuck.  For blades E-DD, first

install blade into drill adapter.

4.02

Secure blade or adaptor into drill chuck.
Tighten drill chuck in all three locations.

CAUTION: To prevent blades from coming in

contact with base of Power End Plate Cutter,
insure that blade or adapter is inserted as far
into the drill chuck as possible.

4.03

Insert stop-posts in tapped holes in base of
cutter corresponding to the 9.5" (241.3 mm)

End Plate diameter and hand tighten firmly.
(Figure 6)

FIGURE 6 - PUT STOP POSTS INTO CUTTER

5.00

END PLATE PREPARATION -
DRILLING

5.01

Locate the designated drill marks on the End
Plate (highlighted in yellow).  These marks

should face up when placing End Plate in the Power
End Plate Cutter. (Figure 7)

9.5" (241.3 mm) DLX

THREE-SECTION

END PLATE

3 ENTRIES
PER SEAM

MAX. DIA.

1.1"

Use D blade and
one half-lap of
LOCK-TAPE

TM

Sealant.

Use D blade and
one half-lap of
LOCK-TAPE

TM

Sealant.

Use M blade and
two half-laps of
LOCK-TAPE

TM

Sealant.

Use O blade and
two half-laps of
LOCK-TAPE

TM

Sealant.

The shaded area = two half laps.

The clear area = one half lap.

Summary of Contents for Coyote HiCount

Page 1: ...ES FOR FIELD DRILLED END PLATES 5 6 8 END PLATE ASSEMBLY 6 7 9 BONDING AND OR GROUNDING CABLES WITH METALLIC COMPONENTS 7 CONTENTS PAGE Be sure to read and completely understand this procedure before...

Page 2: ...s Common screwdriver 1 2 deep well socket 3 8 nutdriver or socket Needlenose pliers Buffer tube removal tool and or slitter Sidecutters Torque Wrench inch pound readings Power End Plate Cutter Availab...

Page 3: ...easure each cable at the area where the End Plate is to be placed 4 00 END PLATE PREPARATION CUTTER SET UP 4 01 When using blades A D install the blade directly into the chuck For blades E DD first in...

Page 4: ...ck shaft PLP TIP A special drill motor is available from Preformed Line Products No matter what type of electric drill you use be sure to press down on the body of the drill so that pressure is not ex...

Page 5: ...m a LOCK TAPE Sealant strip to dry and remove excess C Cement applied to End Plate Figure 13 FIGURE 13 C CEMENT ON END PLATE 6 04 Without stretching apply LOCK TAPE Sealant over prepared surface of th...

Page 6: ...END PLATE ASSEMBLY 8 01 Using the hex bolts provided fasten the L bracket and retaining clip to the End Plate 8 02 Before installing prepared cables into End Plate halves apply 1 4 6 35 mm wide bead...

Page 7: ...et through the slot pro vided 9 03 If cable contains a strength member insert the strength member into the retainer clip and tighten Cut off excess strength member 10 00 INSTALL ORGANIZER ASSEMBLY 10...

Page 8: ...MOVE SPLICE TRAY COVER 12 03 Position the back splice tray on the Splice Tray Rack and route the buffer tubes into the LEFT corner of the splice tray Mark the buffer tubes just beyond the tie down hol...

Page 9: ...ERS FROM THE FIELD BUFFER 12 09 Splice fibers according to accepted company practices tray Insert the tail into the head Press head down to the tray and hold in place while pulling the tail to tighten...

Page 10: ...First Then Finally Hand Tighten in Sequence with Ratchet All 1 Bolts First Followed by all 2 Bolts and so on Torque Each Bolt Following the Sequence to 125 in lbs 14 N m 90 in lbs 10 N m for 4 Closur...

Page 11: ...and grounding harness of the manhole Securely tighten all connections 16 03 For direct buried installations extend a length of bonding ribbon not supplied from one of the threaded inserts to a ground...

Page 12: ...uct is intended for use by trained craftspeople only This product SHOULD NOT BE USED by anyone who is not familiar with and trained in the use of it 18 04 When working in the area of energized lines w...

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