Oh4k 1-2

Company Directive
STANDARD TECHNIQUE: OH4K/1
Relating to the Design of Insulated Aerial Bundle Conductor

For LV Overhead Distribution Systems
ST:OH4K/1 13 September 2007 - 1 of 35 -

Document Revision & Review Table
Date Comments Author
1. Page numbering in contents page amended.
2. Section 2 Safety – Reference to ST:OH5D added.
26/02/2013 3. Section 11.1 Planning - paragraph added to clarify the requirements Mike Chapman
when retaining ‘G’, ‘S’ and ‘L’ poles.
4. Section 11.2 Replacement of Poles - paragraphs added /
amended to clarify when poles shall be replaced.
Section 11.2 - clarification that staff who test and assess will be suitably
28/08/2013 Paul Jewell
trained and competent

CONTENTS
Forward 5
1.0 Scope 5
2.0 Safety 5
3.0 Clearances 5
4.0 Conductors 6
5.0 Poles 6
6.0 Stays 7
7.0 Electrical Connections 8
8.0 Pole Fittings 9
9.0 Transformer Poles 10
10.0 Services 11
11.0 Refurbishment of Line 12
Appendix A
Table 1 ABC Conductor Details 13

Table 2 Erection Tension Table 13
Table 3 Hot and Cold Curve for 4 Core 50mm² and 95mm² 14
Table 4 Hot and Cold Curve for 4 Core 120mm² 14
Table 5 Hot and Cold Curve for 2 Core 50mm² 14
Table 6 Hot and Cold Curve for 2Core 95mm² 14
Appendix B
Chart 1 Un-Stayed Angle Pole Selection Chart (4x 50mm²) 15

Chart 2 Un-Stayed Angle Pole Selection Chart (4x 95 & 120mm²) 16
Chart 3 Stayed Pole Selection Chart for 50mm² Normal Locations 17
Chart 4 Stayed Pole Selection Chart for 95 & 120mm² Normal Locations 18
Chart 5 Stayed Pole Selection Chart for 50mm² Exposed Locations 19
Chart 6 Stayed Pole Selection Chart for 95 & 120mm² Exposed Locations 20
Chart 7 Stay Setting Chart 21
Page Revised 26th February 2013

Appendix C Diagrams
Fig 1 ABC Intermediate Pole 0°-30° Line Deviation 22

Fig 2 ABC Running Section Pole 0°-20° Line Deviation 23
Fig 3 ABC Running Section Pole 20°-90° Line Deviation 24
Fig 4 ABC to Open Wire Transition Pole 25
Fig 5 ABC Terminal Pole 26
Fig 6 ABC Cable Pole 27
Fig 7 ABC Tee-Off Intermediate Pole 28
Fig 8 ABC Tee-Off Section Pole 29
Fig 9 ABC Fuse/Link Pole 30
Fig 10 ABC Single Phase Service Connection from ABC Pole 31
Fig 11 Three Phase Service from an ABC Pole 32
Fig 12 Stripping Diagram for Concentric Service Cable 33
Fig 13 Jointing Details for Single Phase Service Cable 34

FORWARD
Aerial Bundled Conductors (ABC) are made up of compact circular stranded hard-drawn
aluminum conductors insulated with a single layer of cross-linked polyethylene. The
conductor bundle is self supporting. All the connections are insulated making the
complete system effectively insulated.
1.0 SCOPE
This standard technique sets out the requirements for the use of ABC. Where
practicable ABC shall be used in place of open-wire LV distribution systems in
the following circumstances:-
• Where existing LV lines are to be refurbished.

• Where two wire systems are to be converted to four wire systems
• Where a diversion of an existing line is needed for two or more spans.
• New LV lines or extensions
2.0 SAFETY
Any work carried out on an ABC system shall be in accordance with Section 8 of
the Distribution Safety Rules and ST:OH5D.
3.0 CLEARANCES
3.1 General
All ABC overhead lines shall be designed for a hot curve temperature rating of
75ºC (See Appendix A).
Clearances shall be in accordance with POL:OH1. Where temporary building

work or scaffolding infringes these clearances the ABC bundle must be protected
with temporary shrouding such as PLP Treeguard.
3.2 Clearance from Trees
Bundles through trees require a reduced ‘corridor’ when compared with open-wire
systems. However, under no circumstances must mature branches be allowed to
come into contact with the bundle.

Where the ABC bundle is close to trees or within 3m of any part of the tree which
could provide unathorised access to the bundle (eg children climbing etc), it shall
be sheathed with a PLP “tree guard” or equivalent, to provide mechanical
protection.
4.0 CONDUCTORS
4.1 Types and Sizes
Aerial Bundle Conductors shall be to ESI Specification 43-13 and the following
sizes shall be used
• 50 sq mm 2 conductor bundle
• 120 sq mm 4 conductor bundle.
4.2 Span Lengths
ABC shall be erected with:-
• A basic Span of 50 metres

• A Maximum Span of 90 metres
4.3 Erection sag
Erection sags and tensions are in tables 2, 3 and 4 appendix A.
5.0 POLES
5.1 Pole Fabrication
Poles shall be fabricated as shown on drawing 43-12/14 (ST:OH4T in part 1 of

the overhead line manual). Pole sizes and ultimate loadings are as stated in
BS 1990.
5.2 Factor of Safety
A factor of safety of 2.5 shall be applied to supports in normal locations. In

exposed costal areas and in areas where the wind speed regularly exceeds 50 mph
(380 N/mm²) the factor of safety shall be increased to 3.0.
Page revised 23 February 2011

5.3 Un-stayed Poles
The minimum class of support to be used shall be a Medium class pole. Charts 1
and 2 shall be used in the selection of pole sizes for various deviations and wind
loaded spans.
Where a service is to be attached to an un-stayed pole, care must be taken to

ensure that the pole is capable of accepting the additional load. Where this is not
the case the pole foundations may need to be enhanced as shown in fig 1.
The Placement of any un-stayed

Angle Pole Adjacent to any wall is
not Permissible
500
1500-1800
Timber Foundation
Baulk 1500 x 250 x 125
Must be Fitted
Fig 1
5.4 Stayed Poles
Charts 3 and 4 provide the selection data for stayed poles with a factor of safety of
2.5. Where the pole is in an exposed position and the factor of safety has been
increased to 3.0 charts 5 and 6 shall be used.
6.0 STAYS
6.1 Stay Assembly
Stay assemblies shall be in accordance with ST:OH4L.
6.2 Stay Sizes
The following 1150 grade stay strand shall be used:-
• 7/3.25mm (Type 1) with a safe working load of 26kN

• 7/4.00mm (Type 2) with a safe working load of 40kN

6.3 Stay Angles
The angle between the pole and stay shall be within a range of 20°- 45°. Stay
spreads are shown in chart 7.
6.4 Stay Insulators
Type 1 stay insulators shall be fitted in all stays associate with ABC lines.
6.5 Out of Balance Stays
At poles supporting both open-wire conductors and ABC bundles it will be

necessary to provide an additional stay to cater for the out of balance loading
imposed on the pole.
Typical tensions at 10°C for ABC bundles and 4 wire open-wire systems are
given in the table below.
Conductor Tension kgf

50 mm² ABC 2 Core 90
95 mm² ABC 2 Core 246.9
16 mm² HD Copper (3/0.104 inch²) 280
32 mm² HD Copper (3/0.147 inch²) 1020
70 mm² HD Copper (7/0.136 inch²) 1392
50 mm² Aluminium (7/0.122 inch²) 808
100 mm² Aluminium (7/0.137 inch²) 1072
7.0 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
7.1 General
Only approved insulated connectors shall be used on ABC lines. These are listed
in ST: OH 10A.
Page Revised 14th July 2008

7.2 Branch Connections
Branch connections shall be made using insulation piercing connectors (IPC’s).

IPC’s should not be removed once they have been installed.
Care should be taken to ensure that cut ends of branch connectors are pushed fully
home in to the end cap provided with the IPC.
7.3 Through Connections
Insulated compression joints shall be used at ABC section positions and for
connection to open wire systems.
7.4 Conductor End Seals
All exposed cut ends of ABC cores shall be fitted with an end seal.
8.0 POLE FITTINGS
8.1 General
All fittings supporting ABC systems shall be in accordance with ESI specification
43-13.
8.2 Anchor Clamps
Anchor clamps shall be fitted in such a manner as to ensure that only the insulated
jaws come into contract with the conductor’s insulation.
Insulated cable tie supports can be used to keep the conductor’s insulation away
from any steelwork or stays.
8.3 Suspension Clamps
Suspension clamps are suitable for line deviations of up to 30° and for an uplift
position on straight line poles where the vertical angle does not exceed 30°.
In situations where uplift can occur the suspension clamp should be captivated
using keeper type suspension hook.

9.0 TRANSFORMER POLES
The phase cores shall be connected directly into the pole-mounted fuses.
The neutral core shall be removed from the bundle just above the fuses and
connected directly on to the transformer neutral stem.
A length of ABC minus the neutral shall then be used for the phase connections
between the transformer and the fuses.
10.0 SERVICES FROM ABC LINES
10.1 Services
ABC services shall be connected in accordance with ST: OH 6A.
10.2 Service Spans
The maximum aerial span for concentric service cable is:-
• 30m for single phase cables

• 20m for three phase cables
Where the spans exceed these values it will be necessary to erect a service pole
with an ABC span.
10.3 Service Connections
All work shall be carried out in accordance with ST: OH 14A.
A maximum of four connections (i.e. two single phase or one three phase service)
can be accepted on any one pole. Where more than four connections are required
a Service Connection Box will be needed.
As it is not possible to check polarity with a test lamp on the main, polarity shall
be confirmed at the service cut-out.

10.4 Service Disconnections
All work shall be carried out in accordance with ST: OH 14A.
For services connected directly to the ABC core the method of disconnection will
be to:-
• Cut the phase core 150mm from the connector

• Fit an end seal over the stub end
• Do not remove the insulated piercing connector
Reconnection can be achieved by connecting the live stub using an insulate

compression through joint.
10.5 Service Disconnection Box
A plastic, weatherproof connection box shall be used for multiple service

connections of up to 9 phase and neutral service cores.
The box shall be attached to the pole using 16mm bolts or coach screws. Where
possible the box shall be fitted above the ABC main to reduce the risk of damage
by ladder etc.
To connect the Service Connection box to the ABC main 50 sq mm tails shall be
used, with two insulation piercing connector’s fitted on each side of the pole as
shown in fig 2. The tails shall be supported with cable ties as necessary.
ABC Connecting Box
ABC Main
50 mm² ABC Tails
Fig 2
Page Revised 19th June 2008

Multi-purpose electrical grease should be applied to the conductor ends before
fitting them into the terminals.
11.0 REFURBISHMENT OF EXISTING LINES
11.1 Planning
Where open-wire systems are to be replaced with ABC, an on site inspection

should be carried in order to determine site specific problems prior to work
commencing.
All ‘G’, ‘S’ and ‘L’ poles, if retained, shall be tested in line with ST:OH5B to ascertain
their condition and that they are fit for purpose to meet the requirements of this ST prior
to work commencing on site.
Whenever practicable the ABC bundle should be erected with the existing LV
conductors live. If this is not possible then the work should be planned in such a
way as to ensure that supply interruptions are kept to a minimum.
Prior to any work commencing a risk assessment in accordance with ST: HS 20A
should be carried out.
11.2 Replacement of Poles
All decayed poles labeled ‘D’ shall be replaced prior to the open-wire network
being replaced with ABC.
For business efficiency ‘S’ and ‘L' poles shall normally be replaced as part of
refurbishment work, however; subject to satisfactory testing and assessment as
described in 11.1 above by a suitably trained and competent person, the project
controller may decide that their continued use is safe and appropriate. In this case
care shall be taken to ensure that these poles retain the correct classification in
CROWN after the work has been completed.
Good poles ‘G’ shall be retained where possible and only replaced where they do
not meet the requirements of this ST.
Replacement poles shall be of a size and at span lengths as detailed in paragraphs

4 and 5.
Do not cut off the pole heads of retained poles.
11.3 Replacement Stays
Older pattern stay rods plus any rods showing bad corrosion shall be replaced. In
addition, even where stay rods are adequate, it will probably be necessary to
replace all staywire and fixings.
Page revised 28 August 2013

APPENDIX A
Table 1
ABC DESIGN CRITERIA
2x50 4x50 2x95 4x95 4x120
ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC
Greased Conductor Weight (kg/m) 0.35 0.70 0.65 1.30 1.63

Cross Sectional Area of Conductor (mm²) 100 200 190 380 480
Conductor Overall Diameter (mm) 24.5 29.5 32.5 39.0 44.0
Coefficient of Linear Expansion (/Degree C) 2.30E-05 2.30E-05 2.30E-05 2.30E-05 2.30E-05
Modulus of Elasticity (kg/mm²) 5491.20 5491.20 5491.20 5491.20 5491.20
Rated Breaking Strength of Conductor (kgf) 1549 3098 3119 6238 7910
Basic / Recommended Span (m) 50 50 50 50 50
Wind Pressure on Conductor (N/m²) 380 380 380 380 380
Radial Ice Thickness (mm) 4.75 4.75 4.75 4.75 4.75
Ice Density (kg/m³) 913 913 913 913 913
Absolute Maximum Working Tension (MWT) Limit
(kgf) 371.76 743.52 748.56 1497.12 1898.40
Temperature at MWT Limit (Degrees C) -5.6 -5.6 -5.6 -5.6 -5.6
Maximum "Everyday" Tension (EDT) Limit (kgf) 133.59 267.18 248.09 496.18 496.18
Temperature at EDT Limit (Degrees C) 10 10 10 10 10
Maximum Conductor Tension (MCT) (kgf) -6ºC 371.76 707.93 717.77 1080.27 1016.99
Maximum Conductor Weight (MCW) (kg/m) 0.75 1.17 1.16 1.90 2.29
Maximum Conductor Pressure (MCP) (kg/m) 1.32 1.51 1.63 1.88 2.07
Freezing Point Tension (FPT) (kgf) at 0 ºC 96.91 311.65 289.58 579.17 550.09
Table 2
ERECTION TENSION TABLE (kgf) Main Line 50m Basic Span

Temp (°C) 50 mm² 50 mm² 95 mm² 95 mm² 120 mm²
2 Core 4 Core 2 Core 4 Core 4 Core
0 101 341.5 317.5 635 583.7
5 96.9 311.7 289.6 579.2 550.1
10 93.3 287.3 266.9 533.7 521.3
15 90 267.2 248.1 496.2 496.2
20 87 250.3 232.4 464.8 474.2
25 84.3 236 219.1 438.1 454.8
30 81.8 224 207.6 415.2 437.4

Table 3
DESIGN SAG TABLE FOR 4 Core 50 and 95 mm² (Main Line)

Cold Curve
Temp Span Length (m)
(°C) 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
-5.6 0.40 0.51 0.63 0.77 0.91 1.07 1.24 1.42 1.62 1.83 2.05
Hot Curve
(°C) 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
75 0.90 1.14 1.41 1.70 2.03 2.38 2.76 3.17 3.60 4.07 4.56
Table 4
DESIGN SAG TABLE FOR 4 Core 120mm² (Main Line)

Cold Curve
(°C) 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
-5.6 0.55 0.70 0.87 1.05 1.25 1.46 1.70 1.95 2.22 2.50 2.81
Hot Curve
(°C) 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
75 0.99 1.25 1.55 1.87 2.23 2.62 3.03 3.48 3.96 4.47 5.02
Table 5

Cold Curve
(°C) 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
-5.6 0.69 0.87 1.08 1.30 1.55 1.82 2.11 2.42 2.76 3.11 3.49
Hot Curve
(°C) 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
75 1.08 1.36 1.68 2.04 2.43 2.85 3.30 3.79 4.31 4.87 5.46
Table 6

Cold Curve
(°C) 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
-5.6 0.40 0.51 0.63 0.77 0.91 1.07 1.24 1.42 1.62 1.83 2.05
Hot Curve
(°C) 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
75 0.90 1.14 1.41 1.70 2.03 2.38 2.76 3.17 3.60 4.07 4.56

APPENDIX B
Chart 1- Un-stayed Angle Pole Selection Chart

For 50 sq mm ABC

Chart 2- Un-stayed Angle Pole Selection Chart
For 95 and 120 sq mm ABC

Chart 3- Stayed Pole Selection Chart For 50 sq mm ABC
Normal Locations (F.O.S= 2.5)

Chart 4- Stayed Pole Selection Chart For 95 and 120 sq mm ABC
Normal Locations (F.O.S= 2.5)

Chart 5- Stayed Pole Selection Chart For 50 sq mm ABC
Exposed Locations (F.O.S=3.0)

Chart 6- Stayed Pole Selection Chart For 95 and 120 sq mm ABC
Exposed Locations (F.O.S = 3.0)

DISTANCE FROM POLE ALONG GROUND (m)
Notes:-
1. The stay slope should always be the greatest possible up to 45°
2. No stay slope shall be less than 20°
Chart 7 –Stay Setting Chart

APPENDIX C
SCHEDULE 0F COMPONENTS
Item Description Shops No Quantity
No
1 Pig Tail Hook (200 mm) or 37328 1
Pig Tail Hook (300 mm)
2 Square Washer Curved 30522 1

3 Suspension Clamp (50) or 30195
Suspension Clamp (95) 30196 1
4 Stay Assembly As
required
Fig 1 ABC Intermediate Pole, 0° - 30° Line Deviation

No
1 Anchor Clamp (50) or 30193
Anchor Clamp (95) 30194 2
2 Eye Bolt (200 mm) or 30130
Eye Bolt (300 mm) 30131 1
4 Eye Nut 30138 1
5 Non- Tension Joint (50-50) or 30314
Non- Tension Joint (95-95) 30315 4
6 Cable Tie Support 30210 As
Required
7 Cable Tie As
Required
8 Stay Assembly As
Required
Fig 2 ABC Running Section Pole, 0° - 20° Line Deviation

Separation of cross drillings to be a minimum
distance of 100 mm between centres.
No
1 Anchor Clamp (50) or 30193 2
Anchor Clamp (95) 30194
2 Eye Bolt (200 mm) or 30130 2
Eye Bolt (300 mm) 30131
Required
5 Cable Tie As
Required
6 Stay Assembly As
Required
Fig 3 ABC Running Section Pole, 20° - 90° Line Deviation

To be centrally positioned
between existing fixings
Use sufficient bundle supports to

ensure ABC can not come into contact
with the stay make-off
Neutral Earth Connection- where required
No
2 Eye Bolt (200 mm) or 30130 1
Eye Bolt (300 mm) 30131
Required
5 Cable Tie As
Required
6 Non-tension Comp Joint 4
7 Crimp Comp Joint for Earth 1
Fig 4 ABC to Open Wire Transition Pole

Neutral Earth Connection- for PME System
No
2 Eye Bolt (200 mm) or 30130 1
Eye Bolt (300 mm) 30131
Required
5 Cable Tie As
Required
6 Comp End Seal 3
7 Non-tension Comp Joint 1
8 Stay Assembly As
Required
Fig 5 ABC Terminal Pole

Cable Termination as in LV Jointing Manual
No
2 Eye Bolt (200 mm) or 30130
Eye Bolt (300 mm) 30131 1
4 Pole Termination 95ABC/70cu 30319 4
Pole Termination 50ABC/32cu 30316
Required
6 Cable Tie As
Required
7 Stay Assembly As
Required
Fig 6 ABC Cable Pole
Page Revised 10th November 2010

No
1 Suspension Clamp (50) or 30195
Suspension Clamp (95) 30196 1
3 Pig Tail Hook (200 mm) or 37328 1
Pig Tail Hook (300 mm)
4 Eye Nut 30138 1
6 Insulation Piercing Connector 4
required
8 Cable Tie As
required
9 Stay Assembly As
required
Fig 7 ABC Tee-Off Intermediate Pole

No
2 Eye Bolt (200 mm) or 30130 2
Eye Bolt (300 mm) 30131
3 Eye Nut 30138 2
5 Insulation Piercing Connector 4
required
7 Cable Tie As
required
8 Stay Assembly As
required
Fig 8 ABC Tee-Off Section Pole

Section Pole as Required
Neutral Conductor to be connected
by Compression Joint
Cable Ties
ABC Cores
Insulated Cable Tie Support
Cable Ties
LV Links At Least 3 metres from ground
Note:- Plastic Cable Guard can be used to protect cables down the pole in
place of insulated supports as illustrated above.
Fig 9 ABC Fuse / Link Pole

Cable Tie
Phase Colour Sleeve

Insulation Piercing Connectors
Preformed Dead End

ABC Main Cable
Clip
Drip Loop
Concentric Service Cable to underground

service; pole-mounted street lamp etc. Overhead Concentric Service
Notes:-
1. A maximum of two insulation piercing connectors can be fitted on either side
of the pole. Where more connections are required a Service Connection Box
shall be used.
2. Single phase cable connections are shown in fig 13 and 14.
3. Overhead service cables are to be attached to a bracket or coach screw

insulator using a preformed dead end.
Fig 10 Single Phase Service Connection from ABC Pole

ABC Main
Cable Tie
Insulation Piercing Connectors
ABC Connecting Box

Cable Tie Support
50 mm² ABC Tails

3 Phase Concentric Service Cable
Fig 11 Three Phase Service from ABC Pole

1 - Apply Brass Tube over Phase core and under Neutral wires
2 - Apply Split Sleeve over neutral wires and brass tube
3 – Trim Neutral Ends and Abrade Insulation
4 – Apply PST Cold Silicon Shrink Insulation
Note:- For details of the complete joint see fig 13
Fig 12 Stripping Diagram for Concentric Service Cable

Insulation Piercing Connector
For Neutral Connection
Insulation Piercing
Connector with End
Multi-Ribbed Cap for Phase
Neutral Conductor Connection
ABC Main
Concentric
PST Insulated Ensure the Concentric Cable Insulated Phase
Service Cable
Concentric Neutral is fully inserted into End Cap
Phase Colour Sleeve
Note:- For stripping details see fig 12
Fig 13 Jointing Details for Single Phase Concentric Cable

APPENDIX D
SUPERSEDED DOCUMENTATION
This ST supersedes ST:OH4K dated September 2006 which should now be withdrawn.
APPENDIX E
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION
POL: OH 1
ST: OH 6A
APPENDIX F
IMPACT ON COMPANY POLICY
Section 11.1 Planning - paragraph added to clarify the requirements when retaining ‘G’, ‘S’ and
‘L’ poles.
Section 11.2 Replacement of Poles - paragraph added to clarify why S and L poles shall
normally be replaced.
APPENDIX G
IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICY
Team Managers to review clarifications with their staff.
APPENDIX H
KEY WORDS
ABC, Design
APPENDIX I

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Company Directive

STANDARD TECHNIQUE: OH4K/1

Relating to the Design of Insulated Aerial Bundle Conductor

ST:OH4K/1 13 September 2007 - 1 of 35 -

ST:OH4K/1 13 September 2007 - 2 of 35 -

Table 1 ABC Conductor Details 13

Chart 1 Un-Stayed Angle Pole Selection Chart (4x 50mm²) 15

Page Revised 26th February 2013

ST:OH4K/1 13 September 2007 - 3 of 35 -

Fig 1 ABC Intermediate Pole 0°-30° Line Deviation 22

Page Revised 26th February 2013

ST:OH4K/1 13 September 2007 - 4 of 35 -

• Where existing LV lines are to be refurbished.

Clearances shall be in accordance with POL:OH1. Where temporary building

3.2 Clearance from Trees

ST:OH4K/1 13 September 2007 - 5 of 35 -

4.1 Types and Sizes

4.2 Span Lengths

ABC shall be erected with:-

• A basic Span of 50 metres

4.3 Erection sag

Erection sags and tensions are in tables 2, 3 and 4 appendix A.

5.1 Pole Fabrication

Poles shall be fabricated as shown on drawing 43-12/14 (ST:OH4T in part 1 of

5.2 Factor of Safety

A factor of safety of 2.5 shall be applied to supports in normal locations. In

Page revised 23 February 2011

ST:OH4K/1 13 September 2007 - 6 of 35 -

Where a service is to be attached to an un-stayed pole, care must be taken to

The Placement of any un-stayed

5.4 Stayed Poles

6.1 Stay Assembly

Stay assemblies shall be in accordance with ST:OH4L.

6.2 Stay Sizes

The following 1150 grade stay strand shall be used:-

• 7/3.25mm (Type 1) with a safe working load of 26kN

ST:OH4K/1 13 September 2007 - 7 of 35 -

6.4 Stay Insulators

6.5 Out of Balance Stays

At poles supporting both open-wire conductors and ABC bundles it will be

Conductor Tension kgf

7.0 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

ST:OH4K/1 13 September 2007 - 8 of 35 -

Branch connections shall be made using insulation piercing connectors (IPC’s).

7.3 Through Connections

7.4 Conductor End Seals

8.0 POLE FITTINGS

8.2 Anchor Clamps

8.3 Suspension Clamps

ST:OH4K/1 13 September 2007 - 9 of 35 -

10.0 SERVICES FROM ABC LINES

ABC services shall be connected in accordance with ST: OH 6A.

10.2 Service Spans

The maximum aerial span for concentric service cable is:-

• 30m for single phase cables

10.3 Service Connections

All work shall be carried out in accordance with ST: OH 14A.

ST:OH4K/1 13 September 2007 - 10 of 35 -

All work shall be carried out in accordance with ST: OH 14A.