QTIII

Cold Shrink Silicone Rubber Termination

(With High Ampacity Ground Connection)
Instruction Sheet
IEEE Std. No. 481990
Class 1 Termination
25 kV Class
150 kV BIL
Kit Contents:
1
1
1
2

Kit Selection Chart

NOTE: Final Determination Factor is cable insulation diameter.

Hi-K, Tracking Resistant, Silicone Rubber Termination

Hi-Amp Ground Braid
Constant Force Spring
Strips Sealing Mastic
(black with white release liners, bagged)
1 Instruction Sheet

Conductor Size Range (AWG & kcmil)

Primary Insulation
y
O.D. Range

7666SHSG8

Jacket
O.D. Range

15 kV

25/28 kV

35 kV

1.53I 2.32I
(38,9 58,9 mm)

Kit Number
N mber

1.84I 2.80I
(46,8 71,1 mm)

1250 2000 kcmil

(625 1000 mm2)

900 1750 kcmil

(500 800 mm2)

700 1500 AWG

(400 725 mm2)

Table 1

3M QTIII
Silicone Rubber Outdoor
Skirted Termination Kits

Tape Shield

for Single Conductor Tape Shield, Wire

Over Tape Shield, or Longitudinally
Corrugated Shield

Wire Over Tape Shield

Longitudinally Corrugated Shield

DR.: D Tracy

APP.:

D. Reisem

NUMBER OF PAGES: 8

SCALE:

Not to scale

ISSUE:

ISSUE DATE:

2/10/97

7666SHSG8

78811960224

A. Prepare Cable
1. Check to be sure cable size fits within kit size range as shown in Table 1 (cover page).
2. Prepare cable using dimensions shown in (Figure 1) refer to (Table 2) for semi-con cutback dimension. If necessary to
prevent tape shield from unrolling, temporarily hold down edge with a single wrap of vinyl electrical tape. Be sure to
allow for depth of terminal lug.
NOTE: When preparing wire over tape shield cable, cut the shield wires to the same length as the metallic shield,
1 1/2I (38 mm).
Insulation O.D.

15 kV
AWG / kcmil

25/28 kV
AWG / kcmil

35 kV
AWG / kcmil

Semi-Con Cutback

1.53I 1.85I
(38,9 47,0 mm)

1250
(625 630 mm2)

900 1000
(500 mm2)

700 900
(400 mm2)

13.5I
(342,9 mm)

1.65I 2.32I
(42,0 58,9 mm)

Kit Number

1500 2000
(630 1000 mm2)

1250 1750
(625 800 mm2)

1000 1500
(500 725 mm2)

13.0I
(330,2 mm)

7666SHSG8

Table 2
NOTE: Provide additional exposed conductor distance to account for growth during crimping of ALUMINUM
lugs or connectors as follows:
750 1000
1/2I (13 mm)

Aluminum Lug Growth Allowance

Figure 1

1250 2000
Field Determined

Jacket Removal Length

Depth Of Terminal Lug + Growth Allowance
Semi-Con Cutback

3I (76 mm)
1 1/2I
(38 mm)

Semi-Con
Metallic Shield (Tape, Wire Over Tape or LC) LC Shown
Cable Jacket

B. Install Hi-Amp Ground Braid

1. Select one of two mastic strips from kit and remove white release liners. Using light tension apply a single wrap of
mastic around the cable jacket 1/4I (6 mm) from cut edge (Figure 1). Cut off excess.
Figure 2
1/4I (6 mm)

Semi-Con
Metallic Shield (Tape, Wire Over Tape or LC) LC Shown
1ST Mastic Seal
Cable Jacket

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B. Install Hi-Amp Ground Braid (continued)

2. Position pre-formed high-amp ground braid with the U section over the metallic shield directly adjacent to cable jacket
cut edge. Position one tail of ground braid, extending over cable jacket with solder block over mastic strip (Figure 3).
Secure high-amp ground braid to cable jacket 4 1/2I (114 mm) from cable semi-con edge using vinyl tape (Figure 3).
NOTE: Position vinyl tape with care, it also serves as a marker for positioning the termination.
Figure 3
4 1/2I (114 mm)

Semi-Con Edge
Metallic Shield
High-Amp Ground Braid

Cable Jacket Edge

Solder Block
1ST Mastic Strip
Vinyl Tape Marker

3. Wrap the high-amp ground braid around the metallic cable shield and secure in place with constant force spring. Cinch
(tighten) the spring after wrapping the final turn. Position the finish high-amp ground braid tail (with solder blocks over
mastic strip) over the cable jacket and parallel to the first ground braid tail (Figure 4).
4. Select the second mastic strip from kit and remove white release liners. Apply second mastic strip over solder blocks on
high-amp ground braid and previously applied mastic. If high-amp ground braids overlap on cable jacket be sure to
apply mastic between the solder blocks of the high-amp ground braids. Secure ground braid to cable jacket 4 1/2I
(114 mm) from cable semi-con edge using vinyl tape. Apply tape directly over previously applied marker tape
(Figure 4).
Figure 4
4 1/2I (114 mm)

Vinyl Tape
Marker

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Constant Force Spring

Metallic Shield
High-Amp Ground Braid
1ST Mastic Strip
Solder Block
2ND Mastic Strip

B. Install High-Amp Ground Braid (continued)

5. Wrap two half-lapped layers of vinyl tape around mastic seal, constant force spring and exposed metallic shield
(Figure 5).
NOTE: Take care not to cover exposed semi-con insulation shield. A minimum of 1I (25 mm) must be exposed.
Figure 5

Vinyl Tape
Marker

Semi-Con
Metallic Shield
Constant Force Spring
Two Half-Lapped Layers Vinyl Tape
Mastic Seal

C. Install Lug or Connector

1. Check to insure QTIII termination assembly fits over the selected lug. If lug (Figure 6) will not fit through the
termination core, clean the insulation (per Step D) and slide termination on cable before installing lug. Do not remove
core at this time.
Figure 6
Clearance

Connector/Lug

NOTE: Refer to pages 6 8 for 3M connector/lug crimping information.

2. Position connector/lug and crimp according to manufacturers directions. Remove excess oxide inhibitor and sharp
crimp flashings following crimping.

D. Clean Cable Insulation and Lug Barrel Using Standard Practice

1. Wipe the cable insulation with an approved solvent. Do not allow solvent to touch semi-con insulation shield!
2. If abrasive must be used:
a. Use on insulation only. Do not use abrasive on semi-con insulation shield!
b. Use only aluminum oxide abrasive; grit 120 or finer.
c. Be careful not to reduce the cable insulation diameter below that allowed by the kit.
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E. Install Termination
1. Slide the termination body onto the cable and remove core. Pull while unwinding, counter-clockwise, starting with the
loose end (Figure 7). Make sure the termination body (not the core) is butted up to the edge of the vinyl tape marker
previously applied (Figure 7).
NOTE: Once the termination insulator has made contact over the mastic seal area, there is no need to continue
supporting the assembly. Do not push or pull on the termination assembly while unwinding the core.
Figure 7
Counter-Clockwise

Vinyl Tape Marker

NOTE: The material being removed at this step is mixed polymers
and can be recycled with
waste.

2. When using a short barrel lug or connector on smaller size cable it may be necessary to trim any excess termination
insulator from the lug or connector.
3. Connect ground braids to system ground according to standard practice.

Correct Installation of Termination

Vinyl Tape
Marker

Ridge at End of Cable

Insulation Shield (Semi-Con)

Ridge at End
of High-K Tube

Cable
Insulation
Conductor

Semi-Con Insulation Shield

Stress Controlling Compound

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Silicone Top
Seal
High-K Stress
Relief Tube

Tooling Index
Lug and Crimping Information for Scotchlok Copper Lugs
31145 thru 31178
Two hole

31036 thru 31068

One hole long barrel

30014 thru 30045

One hole

CRIMPING TOOL-DIE SETS (NUMBER OF CRIMPS)

Cable
Size
AWG/
kcmil

Stud
Size
(in.)

Scotchlok
Copper Lug
Number
MD6

MY29

Y34A

Y35, Y39, Y45*, Y46*

TBM 5

TBM 8

TBM 15

VC63, VC6FT**

10
1/4
5/16

30014
30015
30016

6AWG(1)

U5CRT(1)

Blue(1)

Blue(1)

Universal(1)

10
1/4
3/8

30018
30019
30021

W161(1)

4AWG(1)

A4CR(1)

U4CRT(1)

Grey(1)

Grey(1)

Universal(1)

1/4
5/16
3/8

30022
30023
30024

W162(2)

2AWG(1)

A2CR(1)

U2CRT(2)

Brown(1)

Brown(1)

33(1)

Universal(2)

5/16
3/8

30027
30028

1AWG(1)

A1CR(1)

U1CRT(2)

Green(1)

Green(1)

37(1)

Universal(2)

1/0

5/16
3/8

30031
30032

W163(2)

1/0(1)

A25R(1)

U25RT(1)

Pink(2)

Pink(2)

42H(2)

Universal(1)

2/0

3/8
3/8

30036
31036

W241(2)
W241(3)

2/0(1)
2/0(2)

A26R(1)
A26R(2)

U26RT(2)
U26RT(3)

Black(2)
Black(3)

Black(2)
Black(3)

45(1)
45(2)

Universal(1)
Universal(2)

3/0

1/2
1/2

30041
31041

W243(2)
W243(3)

3/0(1)
3/0(2)

A27R(1)
A27R(2)

U27RT(2)
U27RT(3)

Orange(2)
Orange(3)

Orange(2)
Orange(3)

50(1)
50(2)

Universal(2)
Universal(3)

4/0

1/2
1/2
1/2

30045
31045
31145

BG(3)
BG(4)
BG(4)

4/0(1)
4/0(2)
4/0(2)

A28R(2)

U28RT(2)
U28RT(3)
U28RT(3)

Purple(2)
Purple(3)
Purple(3)

Purple(2)
Purple(3)
Purple(3)

54H(2)
54H(3)
54H(3)

Universal(2)
Universal(3)
Universal(3)

250

1/2
1/2

31049
31149

W166(4)

250(2)

A29R(2)

U29RT(3)

Yellow(2)

Yellow(2)

62(2)

Universal(2)

300

1/2
1/2

31053
31153

A30R(2)

U30RT(3)

White(3)

66(3)

Universal(3)

350

1/2
1/2

31056
31156

A31R(2)

U31RT(3)

Red(4)

71H(4)

400

1/2
1/2

31060
31160

A32R(2)

U32RT(3)

Blue(4)

76H(4)

500

1/2
5/8
1/2

31066
31067
31166

A34R(2)

U34RT(3)

Brown(4)

87H(4)

600

1/2
1/2

31068
31168

U36RT(3)

Green(4)

94H(4)

750

1/2

31172

Y39, Y45, Y46

U39RT(5)

106H(4)

1000

1/2

31178

Y45: S44RT(6)
Y46: P44RT(6)

125H(4)

Burndy Corporation

* Y45 and Y46 accept all Y35 dies (U series). For Y45 use PT6515 adapter. For Y46 use PUADP adapter.
** Anderson VC63, VC6FT, VC8C and Burndy Y1000 require no die set.

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Square D Co. Anderson Div.

Thomas & Betts Corporation

Tooling Index
Lug and Crimping Information for Scotchlok Copper/Aluminum Lugs
40132 thru 40178
Two hole

40016 thru 40079

One hole

CRIMPING TOOL-DIE SETS (NUMBER OF CRIMPS)

Cable
Size
AWG/
kcmil

Stud
Size
(in.)

Scotchlok
Lug
Number

Burndy Corporation

Square D Co. Anderson Div.

Thomas & Betts Corporation

ITT
Blackburn Co.

Kearny
Natl
Div.

MD6

MY29

Y34A

Y35, Y39,
Y45*, Y46*

Y1000*

TBM 5

TBM 8

TBM 12

TBM 15

VC63**
VC6FT**

VC8C**

OD58

TYPE O

29(1)

(1)

BY19(3)

J(3)

5/16

40016

W161(1)

6AWG(1)

A6CAB(1)

U6CABT(1)

(1)

Grey(1)

Grey(1)

5/16

40020

W162(3)

4AWG(1)

A4CAB(1)

U4CABT(1)

(1)

Green(2)

Green(2)

37(1)

(1)

BY53(3)

P(3)

3/8
1/2

40024
40025

W163(3)
W163(3)

2AWG(1)
2AWG(1)

A2CAB(1)
A2CAB(1)

U2CABT(1)
U2CABT(1)

(1)
(1)

Pink(2)
Pink(2)

Pink(2)
Pink(2)

42H(2)
42H(2)

(1)
(1)

BY23(3)
BY23(3)

1/2(3)
1/2(3)

3/8
1/2

40028
40029

W163(3)
W163(3)

1AWG(1)
1AWG(1)

A1CAR(1)
A1CAR(1)

U1CART(1)
U1CART(1)

(1)
(1)

Gold(2)
Gold(2)

Gold(2)
Gold(2)

45(1)
45(1)

(1)
(1)

BY23(3)
BY23(3)

1/2(3)
1/2(3)

1/0

3/8
1/2
3/8

40032
40033
40132

W241(3)
W241(3)
W241(3)

1/0(1)
1/0(1)
1/0(1)

A25AR(1)
A25AR(1)
A25AR(1)

U25ART(1)
U25ART(1)
U25ART(1)

(1)
(1)
(1)

Tan(2)
Tan(2)
Tan(2)

Tan(2)
Tan(2)
Tan(2)

50(1)
50(1)
50(1)

(1)
(1)
(1)

BY25(3)
BY25(3)
BY25(3)

5/81(3)
5/81(3)
5/81(3)

2/0

1/2
1/2

40037
40137

BG(4)
BG(4)

2/0(1)
2/0(1)

A26AR(2)
A26AR(2)

U26ART(2)
U26ART(2)

(1)
(1)

Olive(2)
Olive(2)

Olive(2)
Olive(2)

54H(2)
54H(2)

(2)
(2)

BY31C(3)
BY31C(3)

5/81(3)
5/81(3)

3/0

1/2
1/2

40041
40141

W166(4)
W166(4)

3/0(1)
3/0(1)

A27AR(2)
A27AR(2)

U27ART(2)
U27ART(2)

(1)
(1)

Ruby(2)
Ruby(2)

Ruby(2)
Ruby(2)

60(2)
60(2)

(2)
(2)

737(3)
737(3)

4/0

1/2
5/8
1/2

40045
40046
40145

W660(4)
W660(4)
W660(4)

4/0 (2)
4/0 (2)
4/0 (2)

A28AR(2)
A28AR(2)
A28AR(2)

U28ART(2)
U28ART(2)
U28ART(2)

(1)
(1)
(1)

White(4)
White(4)
White(4)

66(4)
66(4)
66(4)

(2)
(2)
(2)

BY35C(4)
BY35C(4)
BY35C(4)

840(4)
840(4)
840(4)

250

1/2
5/8
1/2

40049
40050
40149

W249(3)
W249(3)
W249(3)

A29AR(2)
A29AR(2)
A29AR(2)

U29ART(2)
U29ART(2)
U29ART(2)

(1)
(1)
(1)

71H(4)
71H(4)
71H(4)

71H(2)
71H(2)
71H(2)

(3)
(3)
(3)

300

1/2
1/2

40053
40153

A30AR(2)
A30AR(2)

U30ART(2)
U30ART(2)

(1)
(1)

76H(4)
76H(4)

76H(2)
76H(2)

(3)
(3)

350

1/2
5/8
1/2

40056
40057
40156

U31ART(2)
U31ART(2)
U31ART(2)

(1)
(1)
(1)

87H(4)
87H(4)
87H(4)

87H(3)
87H(3)
87H(3)

(3)
(3)
(3)

400

1/2

40160

U32ART(4)

(1)

94H(4)

94H(4)

(2)

500

5/8
1/2

40067
40166

U34ART(4)
U34ART(4)

(1)
(1)

106H(4)
106H(4)

106H(3)
106H(3)

(2)
(2)

600

1/2

40170

U36ART(4)

(1)

115H(3)

(3)

750

5/8
1/2

40073
40172

U39ART(4)
U39ART(4)

(1)
(1)

125H(5)
125H(5)

(3)
(3)

1000

5/8
1/2

40079
40178

S44ART(4)
S44ART(4)

(1)
(1)

140H(4)
140H(4)

(3)
(3)

* Y45 and Y46 accept all Y35 dies (U series). For Y45 use PT6515 adapter. For Y46 use PUADP adapter.
** Anderson VC63, VC6FT, VC8C and Burndy Y1000 require no die set.

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Tooling Index
Crimping Information for
3M Stem Connectors
Copper/Aluminum
CRIMPING TABLE FOR 3M STEM TYPE CONNECTOR

Conductor
Cond ctor Size

3M Connector Number

Recommended Crimping Tools

Die (No. Crimps)

Y35, Y39, Y45**

U25ART(2), U243(2)

Kearny

051, 052

5/81 (4)

12, 20, 40, Ton

5/81(4)

T&B

TBM 8

Olive(2)

TBM 15

50(2)*

VC6

Universal(2)

MD6

W669(0) 840(5)*

Y35, Y39, Y45**

U28ART(2)

Kearny

051, 052

840(5)*

WH1, WH2

840(2)

T&B

TBM 8

White(4)

TBM 15

66(3)

Anderson

SC0020
SC0030
SC0040

Hydraulic

BG(4), W243(4)

Burndy
2/0
3/0
4/0

Die (No. Crimps)

MD6

Anderson

SC0020
SC0001
SC0010

Mech. Tool

Burndy
2 Solid
1,
1 2
1/0

Manufacturer

VC6

Universal(2)

* Y45 and Y46 accept all Y35 dies (U series). For Y45 use PT6515 adapter. For Y46 use PUADP adapter.
** Anderson VC63, VC6FT, VC8C and Burndy Y1000 require no die set.

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