Tanesco Tanzania - Specification S18 Fittings For ABC Cables (2011)

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SPECIFICATION S18
FITTINGS FOR AERIAL BUNDLED CONDUCTORS (ABC)
JULY, 2011
TANZANIA ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED

Umeme Park, Morogoro Road -Ubungo,
P.O. Box 9024, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Telephone: +255-22-2451130/41; 2451160
Telefax: +255-22-2451149; 2451145
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1: GENERAL
1. SCOPE ..S18-1
2. STANDARDS ..................................................................................................................... S18-1
3. SERVICE CONDITIONS ................................................................................................... S18-2
4. SYSTEM CONDITIONS.................................................................................................... S18-3
5. INSPECTION, TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE.............................................. S18-4
5.1Inspection ............................................................................................................................ S18-4
5.2Testing ...S18-4
5.3Quality Assurance................................................................................................................ S18-5
6. SPARE PARTS.................................................................................................................... S18-5
7. PACKING AND SHIPPING ............................................................................................... S18-5
7.1Packing...S18-5
7.2Shipping............................................................................................................................... S18-6
7.3Hazardous Substances ......................................................................................................... S18-6
8. Submittals ............................................................................................................................. S18-7
8.1Submittals required with the Bid.......................................................................................... S18-7
8.2Submittals required after Contract Award.. ................................................................... ..S18-7
PART 2: TECHNICAL
9. GENERAL........................................................................................................................... S18-9
10. DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................. S18-9
11. DESIGN........................................................................................................................... S18-10
12. MATERIALS................................................................................................................... S18-10
13. IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS ................................................................................... S18-10
14. STRAIN CLAMPS .......................................................................................................... S18-11

14.1 House Service Strain Clamp.....S18-11
14.2 Dead End Strain Clamp........S18-11
14.3 Design.......S18-12
14.4 Type Tests...................................................................................................................... S18-12
14.5 High Temperature Test................................................................................................... S18-13
14.6 Galvanising Test ............................................................................................................. S18-14
14.7 Sample Tests .................................................................................................................. S18-14
15. SUSPENSION CLAMPS ................................................................................................ S18-14
15.1 Design............................................................................................................................. S18-14
15.2 Type Tests...................................................................................................................... S18-15
15.3 Fatigue Test at High Temperature.................................................................................. S18-15
15.5 Rubber Ageing Test........................................................................................................ S18-16
15.6 Metal Abrasion Test ....................................................................................................... S18-17
15.7 Sample Tests .................................................................................................................. S18-17
16. AERIAL SERVICE CLAMPS ........................................................................................ S18-17
16.1 DesignS18-17
16.2 Type Tests...................................................................................................................... S18-18
16.3 Tensile Test at Ambient Temperature............................................................................. S18-18
16.4 Voltage Test: Conductors .............................................................................................. S18-18
16.5 Voltage Test: Clamps ..................................................................................................... S18-18
16.7 Sample Tests .................................................................................................................. S18-19
17. INSULATION PIERCING CONNECTORS.................................................................. S18-19
17.1 Design...S18-19
17.2 Range....S18-20
17.3 Tests......S18-20
17.4 Electrical Ageing Test .................................................................................................... S18-20
17.5 Tensile Test .................................................................................................................... S18-20
17.6 Waterproof Test ............................................................................................................. S18-21
18. FACADE SADDLES....................................................................................................... S18-22
18.1 Design...S18-22
18.2 Tests...S18-22
18.3 Mechanical Test.......................................................................................... S18-22
18.4 Voltage Test ................................................................................................................... S18-22
19. SERVICE DISTRIBUTION BOX.................................................................................. S18-23

19.1 Design...S18-23
19.2 Tests..S18-24
19.3 Temperature Rise Test ................................................................................................... S18-24
19.4 Dielectric Properties Test ............................................................................................... S18-24
19.5 Wet Voltage Withstand Test .......................................................................................... S18-24
20. POLE MOUNTED FUSE UNIT .................................................................................... S18-24
20.1 Design.......S18-24
20.2 Tests..............................S18-25
20.3 Temperature Rise Test ................................................................................................... S18-26
20.4 Load Break, Load Make Capacity Test.......................................................................... S18-26
20.5 Short Time Current Withstand Test ............................................................................... S18-26
20.6 Mechanical Endurance Test............................................................................................ S18-26
20.7 Electrical Endurance Test ............................................................................................... S18-26
21. SCHEDULES .................................................................................................................. S18-27
21.1Technical Data Schedule ................................................................................................. S18-27
21.2Non Compliance Schedule............................................................................................... S18-35
21.3Test Certificates Schedule ............................................................................................... S18-36
PART 3: INSTALLATION
22. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................ S18-37
FIGURES
Figure 1: Suspension Clamps: Fatigue Test at High Temperature ...................................... S18-11
Figure 2: Suspension Clamps: Metal Abrasion Test............................................................ S18-11
Figure 3: Aerial Service Clamps: Tensile Test at Ambient Temperature............................. S18-14
TABLES
Table 1:
Table 2:
Strain and Suspension Clamp Design and Test Tensions..................................... S18-12

Insulation Piercing Connectors: Possible Tap-off Connections............................ S18-20
Specification S18 - Fittings for Aerial Bundled Conductors

PART 1: GENERAL
1.
SCOPE
This specification covers the design, manufacture, testing, supply, delivery and performance
requirements of aerial bundled conductor fittings for use in the networks of the Tanzania Electric
Supply Company Limited.
Any departure from the provisions of this specification shall be disclosed at the time of tendering in the
Non compliance schedule, in part 2 of this document.
2.
STANDARDS
The equipment shall comply with the latest editions of, and amendments to, the international standards
listed below. Where any provision of this specification differs from those of the standards listed below,
the provisions of this specification shall apply:
BSI: British Standards Institution
BS 88: Cartridge fuses for voltages up to and including 1000V ac and 1500V dc.
BS 729: Specification for hot dip galvanized coatings on iron and steel articles.
BS 3288: Insulator and conductor fittings for overhead power lines.
BS 3643: ISO metric screw threads.
BS 4190: Specification for ISO metric black hexagon bolts, screws and nuts.
ESI: Electricity Supply Industry
ESI 43-14: Conductor fittings and associated apparatus for use with LV aerial bundled
conductors.
European Union Commission

SI 426: European Communities (dangerous substances) (classification, packaging, labelling and
notification) regulation, 1992.
IEC: International Electrotechnical Commission
IEC 529: Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code).

IEC 811: Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables.
IEC 947, part 3: Switches disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and fuse-combination units.
ISO: International Organization for Standardization
ISO 9000: Quality management and quality assurance standards - Guidelines for selection and use.
ISO 14000: Environmental management
VDE: Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker
VDE 0220 part 2: Specification for snap on connectors for use in heavy current installations.
VDE 0274: Insulated overhead cables with cross linked polyethylene insulation, rated voltage
0.6/1kV.
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Associated specifications:
S01: General technical requirements of 33kV, 11kV and LV networks.
S11: Wood poles.
S15: Line fittings.
S17: Aerial bundled conductors.
The bidder may propose alternative standards, provided it is demonstrated that they give a degree of
quality and performance equivalent to that of the referenced standards. Acceptability of any alternative
standard is at the discretion of TANESCO. Therefore, the bidder must quote for the main standard.
3.
SERVICE CONDITIONS
The service conditions shall be as follows:
Altitude (above sea level)
Maximum outdoor temperature
40C
Minimum outdoor temperature
10C
Maximum monthly mean temperature
35C
Annual mean temperature
22C
Maximum relative humidity
Isokeraunic level
tropical
Maximum wind velocity
58km/h
Prevailing wind direction
SE and NW
Type of atmosphere
1,600m
60% to 96%
coastal
Environmentally, the region where the work will take place is a coastal area, subject to an overall
medium relative humidity, which can give rise to condensation. Onshore winds are frequently salt laden.
On occasions, the combination of salt and condensation may create pollution conditions for outdoor
insulators.
Therefore, outdoor material and equipment shall be designed and protected for use in exposed,
polluted, salty, corrosive and humid coastal atmosphere.
Indoor material and equipment shall be designed and protected for use in buildings, which occasionally
may be wet and damp.
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4.
SYSTEM CONDITIONS
The equipment shall be suitable for installation in supply systems of the following characteristics:
frequency
nominal system voltages
maximum system voltages:

11kV
maximum LV voltage
440/253V
minimum LV voltage
374/215V
nominal short circuit levels:
insulation levels:
50Hz
33kV
11kV
400/230V
33kV
12kV
36kV
33kV
11kV
LV
25kA
25kA
7.5kA
1.2/50s impulse
(positive and negative polarity): 33kV 170kV
11kV
75kV
power frequency
(one minute withstand, wet):
33kV
11kV
LV
neutral earthing arrangements:

33kV
11kV
LV
70kV
28kV
3kV
effectively earthed
effectively earthed
effectively earthed
creepage distance
(of maximum system voltage)
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30mm/kV

5.
INSPECTION, TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
5.1
Inspection
The contractor shall submit a detailed program covering the design, manufacture and testing of the
equipment within one month of receipt of the contract award.
Reports shall subsequently be submitted at intervals, outlining progress and, if necessary, explaining
deviations from the program.
The TANESCOs representative shall have free entry at all times, while work on the contract is being
performed, to all parts of the manufacturer's works which concern the processing of the equipment
ordered. The manufacturer shall afford TANESCOs representative without charge, all reasonable
facilities to satisfy himself or herself that the equipment being furnished is in accordance with this
specification.
5.2
Testing
The equipment shall successfully pass all the type tests and routine tests referred to in part 2 and those
listed in the most recent edition of the standards given in clause 2 of this specification.
Each separate consignment of material shall be accepted or rejected by TANESCOs representative on
the basis of the results of the tests carried out on 10% of each of the individual items of the
consignments ready for dispatch. TANESCOs representative reserves the right to reject an item of
equipment if the test results do not comply with the values specified or with the data given in the
technical data schedule.
Type tests shall be carried out at an independent testing laboratory or be witnessed by a representative
of such laboratory or some other representative acceptable to TANESCO. Routine tests shall be
carried out at the manufacturer's works.
Type tests may be dispensed with TANESCOs discretion if the contractor furnishes evidence to the
TANESCOs representative satisfaction that the relevant tests have already been performed on identical
equipment. In this case test certificates shall be submitted with the bid for evaluation.
TANESCO shall have the tests witnessed by a representative. In order to facilitate this, the contractor
shall give TANESCO a minimum of four weeks notice that the material is ready for testing. If
TANESCO does not indicate her intention to participate in the testing, the manufacturer shall carry out
the tests and the contractor shall furnish the results thereof to TANESCO.
Full details of the proposed methods of testing, including connection diagrams, shall be submitted to
TANESCOs representative by the contractor for approval, at least one month before testing.
All costs in connection with the testing shall be borne by the contractor who shall provide TANESCOs
representative with all the test facilities which the latter may require, free of charge. TANESCOs
representative shall have the right to select the samples if he or she so desires and shall also have the
right to satisfy himself or herself that the testing apparatus is correct.
The contractor shall submit to TANESCO five signed copies of the test certificates, giving the results
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of the tests as required. No materials shall be dispatched until the test certificates have been received by
the project manager and the contractor has been informed that they are acceptable.
The test certificates must show the actual values obtained from the tests, in the units used in this
specification, and not merely confirm that the requirements have been met.
TANESCOs representative shall have the equipment inspected after reception and he or she shall have
the right to select the samples if desired. The contractor shall cooperate with this inspection and shall
provide the TANESCOs representative, free of charge, all the facilities which the latter may require.
In the case of components for which specific type tests or routine tests are not called for in part 2 or in
the quoted standards in clause 2 of this specification, the contractor shall include a list of all tests he or
she proposes the manufacturer to carry out.
5.3
Quality Assurance
The contractor shall provide current certification showing the manufacturer's compliance with ISO
9000 or equivalent national standard.
6.
SPARE PARTS
The bid shall include, if any a comprehensive list of all consumable and non consumable spare parts and
accessories, necessary for five years of normal operation as specified by the manufacturer.
The bidder shall give an assurance that spare parts will continue to be available through the life of the
equipment.
The spare parts shall be clearly identified and related to the specific equipment item. Spare parts shall be
delivered suitably packed and treated for long periods in storage. Each pack shall be clearly and
indelibly marked with its contents, including a designation number corresponding to the spare parts list
in the operation and maintenance instructions.
All spare parts shall be stored in the TANESCO designated stores.
7.
PACKING AND SHIPPING
7.1
Packing
All equipment, including accessories, shall be packed and securely clamped against movement in
robust, wooden, non returnable packing cases to ensure safe transit from the manufacturer's works to
TANESCOs designated stores.
The packing shall provide suitable protection against all climatic conditions prevailing during transport
and on site.
Equipment or material liable to deterioration by sea water, moisture, or ingress of foreign matter shall
be totally sealed in strong polythene bags.
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All accessories shall be carefully packed so that they are fully protected during transport and handling
operations and in storage.
Where applicable, internal surfaces of loose accessories shall be sealed off by means of gaskets and
blanking off plates. Equipment and surfaces liable to deterioration due to condensation shall be
protected by packs of silica gel or other approved desiccant. Each packing case shall be indelibly
marked, in two adjacent sides and on the top, with the following:
Individual serial number;

Client's name, that is: Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited;
Contract number;
Contractor's name;
Name and address of contractor's agent in Tanzania;
Manufacturer's name;
Description of contents;
Country of origin;
Case measurements;
Gross and net weights in kilogrammes; and
All necessary slinging and stacking instructions.
Each case shall contain a fully detailed packing list in a sealed waterproof envelope.
Five copies of each packing list shall be sent to TANESCO prior to dispatching the equipment.
7.2
Shipping
The supplier shall be responsible for the shipping of all plant and equipment supplied from abroad to the
ports of entry and for the transport of all goods to TANESCO designated Stores and for all the costs
and expenses resulting from it in accordance with INCOTERM specified.
All transport accessories, such as riding lugs, jacking pads, blanking off plates, etc. shall become the
property of TANESCO.
All items of equipment shall be securely clamped against movement to ensure safe transit from the
manufacturer's facilities to the work sites.
All accessories shall be carefully packed so that they are fully protected during transport and handling
operations and while in storage.
The supplier shall advise, if requested, the storage required for any plant and equipment that may be
delivered to the TANESCO stores. The supplier shall be required to accept responsibility for the advice
given, in so far as these arrangements may have a bearing on the behaviour of the equipment in
subsequent service.
7.3
Hazardous Substances
The contractor shall submit safety data sheets for all substances used with the equipment. These
substances shall be classified in accordance with the European Union SI 426: European Communities
(dangerous substances) (classification, packaging, labelling and notification) regulation, 1992, or any
subsequent amendment.
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The contractor shall give an assurance that there are no other substances classified as hazardous in the
equipment supplied. The contractor shall accept responsibility for the disposal of such hazardous
substances, should any be found.
The contractor shall also be responsible for any injury resulting from hazardous substances.
8.
SUBMITTALS
In addition to the documentation set out in specification S01: General technical requirements of 33kV,
11kV and LV networks, some technical documentation is required as set out in clauses 8.1 and 8.2
below
8.1
Submittals required with the Bid
The following shall be required:
Completed technical data schedule;
Descriptive literature giving full technical details of equipment offered;
Outline dimension drawing for each component showing mounting

arrangement details;
Safety data sheets for all substances used with the equipment;
Certified original type test certificates and sample routine test reports with an address of
the Independent laboratory that undertook the type test. Uncertified reports shall be rejected
henceforth the bid will be non responsive.
Detailed reference list of customers already using equipment offered with particular emphasis
on units of similar design and characteristics;
Details of manufacturer's quality assurance standards and programme;
Bidders should submit with their bids a sample of each type of line
fitting for which they bid for evaluation purposes and
8.2
Deviations from this specification. Only deviations approved in writing before award of
contract shall be accepted.
Submittals required by the Project Manager, after Contract Award
The following shall be required:
Drawing and a sample of each type of line fitting offered for approval
before the whole consignment is manufactured
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Programme for production and testing;
Detailed assembly instructions within each packing case for each major item
of equipment;
A training video illustrating installation, operation and maintenance of the

plant item;
Design of legend and logo, indicating danger or the presence of voltage, to

be fitted to the service distribution box; and
Five bound folders with records of the technical particulars relating to the
equipment. Each folder shall contain the following information:
General description of the equipment and all components, including brochures;
Technical data schedule, with approved revisions;
Calculations to substantiate the choice of fittings, taking account of the mechanical

loads acting on them as a result of wind pressure and conductor tension for
maximum windspan and worse design conditions, for all pole duties and for all
permitted line deviations and having regard to the required current and short circuit
rating at worst operating and ambient temperatures;
Detailed dimension drawing for all components showing detailed mounting

arrangements;
Statement drawing attention to all exposed points in the equipment at which

aluminium or aluminium alloy parts are in contact with or in close proximity to
other metals and stating clearly what protection is employed at each point to
exclude air and moisture;
Inspection and test reports carried out in the manufacturer's works;
Detailed installation and commissioning instructions; and
Operation and maintenance instructions, as well as trouble shooting charts.
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PART 2: TECHNICAL
9.
GENERAL
This specification covers the design, manufacture, testing, supply, delivery and performance
requirements of
Strain clamps, suspension clamps and insulation piercing connectors for LV overhead, aerial
bundled conductors;
Aerial service clamps and service distribution boxes for bundled service conductors;
Facade saddles for aerial bundled conductors clipped to building and house walls; and
Pole mounted, enclosed fuse units for the control of services and tap-off branches.
All these fittings shall be suitable for the LV lines described in specification S01: General technical
requirements of 33kV, 11kV and LV networks and for the type of bundles described in specification
S17: Aerial bundled conductors and, specifically, for the following sizes:
2x25sq mm;
4x25sq mm;
2x50sq mm;
4x50sq mm + 1x25sq mm; and
4x95sq mm + 1x25sq mm.
In any case, the bidder shall specify the standard to which the fittings offered shall be manufactured.
This specification does not cover pole-top steelwork which is included in a separate specification.
10.
DEFINITIONS
The following is the meaning of the commonest terms used in this specification:
Strain clamp: a clamp designed to terminate a mainline conductor bundle and to transfer its tensile
loading to the supporting structures.
Suspension clamp: a clamp designed to support the conductor bundle at intermediate positions and
light angle positions (30 maximum line deviation).
Aerial service clamp: a clamp designed to terminate an aerial service conductor bundle to a pole or
wall anchor.
Insulation piercing connector: a tapoff connector which is designed to be applied to the conductors
in the bundle without first removing the insulation.
Insulated facade saddle: a saddle designed to support a conductor bundle at regular intervals on a
surface and which provides secondary insulation for the bundle.
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Service distribution box: a weatherproof enclosure designed for pole or wall mounting and capable
of providing for a number of single and three phase service connections.
Pole mounted fuse units: a shrouded apparatus designed for operation from ground level and for
use as a fuse unit, a linking switch or a short circuiting device.
11.
DESIGN
All items shall be suitable for the whole range or part of the range of LV aerial bundled conductors, as
well as for the conductor material used by TANESCO; that is: 2x25sq mm, 4x25sq mm, 2x50sq mm,
and 4x50sq mm + 1x25sq mm and 4x95sq mm + 1x25sq mm aluminium bundles.
All items shall be designed to meet the performance requirements given in this specification. They shall
be adequately rated for their intended application and retain this rating during their normal lifetime in an
outdoor environment.
All items shall be free from defects which could cause them to be incorrectly assembled or to perform
unsatisfactorily in service. Finish shall be such that outer surfaces are free of sharp edges and burrs
which could result in damage to adjacent material or personnel.
Items comprising different component parts shall be so designed that they can be applied without
disassembly. The installation of all items shall be possible by one operator working alone.
12.
MATERIALS
The materials used for manufacturing the fittings, accessories and apparatus covered by this
specification shall be compatible with the materials of the conductor bundle such that the reliability of
either will not be impaired by their association.
Materials shall be resistant to climatic stress. All insulating materials shall be ultraviolet stabilized and
colored black. Steel parts shall be hot dip galvanized and other metallic parts shall be of the non
corrosive type. Non metallic materials shall be fire retardant.
All threaded parts shall comply with ISO metric standard BS 3643 and hexagonal heads and nuts shall
conform to ISO metric standard BS 4190.
Grease shall be made of high stability, high drop point, water repellent materials which are proven to be
suitable for their application.
13.
IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS
Where practical, all items shall be legibly and indelibly marked with TANESCO's and with the
manufacturer's logo or symbol and, where applicable, the recommended torque value for the tightening
bolts. Where items are suitable for use on a range of conductor sizes, the largest and smallest size of the
range shall be displayed.
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14.
STRAIN CLAMPS
14.1 House Service Strain Clamp

House Service Strain Clamp is meant for house service connections typically from a pole to fascia
board. The strain clamp shall have the following features:
Designed to accomodate from two to four conductors of 25mm

Captive wedge system for automatic clamping of conductors which reduces installation time and
requires no tools. The wedge system shall also allow sag adjustment to be done easily without
tools.
UV stabilized thermoplastic body for long term exposure to sunlight
A typical House Service Strain Clamp is shown in figure 1.
Fig 1: House Service Strain Clamp

14.2 Dead End Strain Clamp
These strain clamps are used mainly as a dead end anchor on ABC
installations to anchor runs at regular intervals, or at the end of runs.
A typical Dead End Strain Clamp is shown in figure 2.
Fig 2: Dead End Strain Clamp
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14.3
Design
Strain clamps shall be designed to anchor bundled conductors complying with specification S17: Aerial
bundled conductors and to attach to TANESCOs poles, conforming to specification S11, S11A and
S11B for wood, concrete and steel poles respectively.
Strain clamps shall be heavy duty, for use with overhead lines, supported on poles and operating at full
line tension.
The gripping force shall be increased by any pull exerted by the gripped conductors and shall not be
released by shock loadings or sudden release of the conductor pulling force.
If a single clamp is capable of being used with more than one size of bundled conductor this will be
considered an advantage.
All strain clamps shall be marked with TANESCO's and with the manufacturer's logo, the smallest and
largest bundle sizes for which they are suitable and the recommended torque value for the tightening
bolts.
The different component parts of the clamp shall be so designed that they can be applied without
disassembly. Their installation shall be possible by one operator working alone and it should not be
possible to assemble the clamp in an incorrect manner.
The strain clamp shall provide secondary insulation to earth for the gripped conductors.
The strain clamps shall be designed to sustain the design tensions given in table 1, below. The tensions
given for these clamps allow for two additional control cores to be carried by the bundle, external to
the clamp. In addition, heavy duty clamps shall not cause any damage to the aerial bundled conductors
when subjected to 85% of the ultimate tensile strength of the bundle concerned.
Strain clamps shall preferably be designed so that the tensioned aerial bundled conductor enters on the
tension side with the minimum separation of the cores.
14.4
Type Tests
Table 1 below shows the range of conductor bundle sizes and various test loadings associated with
strain clamps used on them.
Conductor Size
(sq.mm)
Design Condition
Tension (kN)
Ultimate Tensile
Strength (kN)
10C Tension
(kN)
2 x 50
3.90
15.3
1.31
4 x 50 + 1 x 25
7.64
30.4
2.62
4 x 95 + 1 x 25
11.70
61.2
4.87
Table 1: Strain and Suspension Clamp Design and Test Tensions

All strain clamps shall have their performance characteristics proven by satisfactorily undergoing the
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type tests listed below, in accordance with ESI 43-14. Each clamp shall be tested for the smallest and
largest bundled conductor sizes for which it is marked:
Static test;
Dynamic test;
Mechanical high tension test;
Low temperature test;
High temperature test (see clause 14.3);
Voltage test: conductor;
Voltage test: fittings; and
Galvanizing test (see clause 14.4).
In every case, the fittings shall be installed on the conductors in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. The conductor bundle shall project 350mm +10mm from the rear of the clamp. The tail
shall be bent clear of the attaching steelwork to a radius of not less than 250mm. Except where
otherwise specified, the length of free span of bundled conductor shall be not less than 100 times the
approximate circumscribed diameter of the bundle.
The remote attachment may be a second strain clamp undergoing test. The manufactured lay of the
bundle shall not be disturbed more than is necessary to fit the strain clamps. No adjustment to the
fittings shall be made once testing commences.
14.5
High Temperature Test
Two strain clamps shall be applied to the appropriate bundle size as per the manufacturer's instructions.
The bundle length between them shall exceed 200 d , where d is the diameter of the circumscribed
bundle. The test is carried out with a static mechanical load equivalent to the tension at 10C given in
table 1. This tension shall be subjected to a tolerance of +10%.
The temperature in the conductor shall be obtained by passing current through the
Conductors. Current shall flow in all phase conductors. Tails approximately 300mm long shall be left
beyond the two fixed points and they shall be prepared for connection to a current source.
Temperature variation shall be achieved by means of 60 heat cycles at a rate of 2 per day during which
time the mechanical test load shall be maintained in a longitudinal direction. Interruptions in the
temperature cycling shall be acceptable up to two days per week but the mechanical test load shall be
maintained for the duration of any breaks.
The temperature cycling shall go through the following steps:
Commencing at an ambient temperature of 20C 5C;
Gradually raising the conductor temperature to 65C 5C in less than 2 hours;
Maintaining this high temperature for 8 hours; and
Allowing cooling to ambient to take place naturally before the next cycle begins.
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The temperature measuring point shall be midway between the two strain clamps under test.
The test will be considered to have been passed if:
No damage occurs during the test which could be considered to seriously affect the function
of the clamp;
The slip measured after the first ten days of testing does not exceed 10mm;
The slip measured at the end of the test does not exceed 11mm; and
The assembly passes the voltage tests specified in ESI 43-14.
14.6
Galvanizing Test
All steel parts shall be hot dip galvanized and shall meet the test requirements of BS 729.
14.7
Sample Tests
Sample tests shall be conducted in accordance with BS 3288.
15.
SUSPENSION CLAMPS
15.1
Design
Suspension clamps shall be designed to support bundled conductors complying with specification S17:
Aerial bundled conductors and to attach to TANESCOs poles conforming with specifications S11,
S11A and S11B for wood, concrete and steel poles respectively. The suspension clamps shall support
the bundle by clamping around the overall diameter of the cable. The clamps shall be suitable for use at
line deviation angles of up to 30. A typical Suspension Clamp is shown in figure 3.
Fig. 3: Suspension Clamp

The main body of the clamp shall be made from metal and a means of secondary insulation shall be
provided between the bundled conductor and the metal parts. Installation of the clamp shall be possible
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by one operator working alone. All metal parts shall be captive to the body. The component parts shall
not provide water reservoirs within the assembled clamp.
If a single clamp is capable of performing with more than one size of bundled conductor this will be
considered an advantage. All suspension clamps shall be marked with TANESCO's and manufacturer's
logo, the recommended tightening torque and the smallest and largest bundle sizes for which they are
suitable.
The design of the suspension clamp shall preferably be such that the cable can be loosely supported in
the open clamp during installation, without applying the final fixings.
Suspension clamps shall preferably be of a type that can be installed without the use of tools. Where
tools need to be used they should be of a type and range normally used for overhead line construction.
15.2
Type Tests
The performance characteristics of all suspension clamps shall be proven by satisfactorily undergoing
the range of type tests listed below. Each clamp shall be tested for the smallest and largest bundled
conductor size for which it is marked:
Static strength;
Thermal test;
Slip test at ambient temperature;
Fatigue test at high temperature (see clause 15.3);
Voltage test: conductors;
Voltage test: clamps;
Galvanizing test (see clause 15.4);
Rubber ageing test (see clause 15.5); and
Metal abrasion test (see clause 15.6).
Fittings shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and no further adjustments
shall be made to the fittings during the tests.
15.3
Fatigue Test at High Temperature
Two suspension clamps shall be tested. They shall be installed in turn, as per the manufacturers
instructions, on the appropriate conductor bundle size. The test shall be carried out with a mechanical
load on the clamp while the conductor temperature varies. The span between each fixed point in the
conductor and the suspension clamp shall be a minimum of 200 d , where d is the circumscribed
diameter of the bundle.
The temperature in the conductor shall be obtained by passing current through the conductors. Current
shall flow in all phase conductors. Tails approximately 300mm long shall be left beyond the two fixed
points and they shall be prepared for connection to a current source.
Temperature variation shall be achieved by means of 60 heat cycles at a rate of 2 per day during which
time the mechanical test load shall be maintained in a longitudinal direction. Interruptions in the
temperature cycling shall be acceptable up to two days per week but the mechanical test load shall be
maintained for the duration of any breaks.
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The temperature cycling shall go through the following steps:
Commencing at an ambient temperature of 20C 5C;
Gradually raising the conductor temperature to 65C 5C in less than 2 hours;
Maintaining this high temperature for 8 hours; and
Allowing cooling to ambient to take place naturally before the next cycle begins.
The temperature measuring point shall be midway between the two suspension clamps under test.
The mechanical load applied shall be equivalent to the load which will be generated at the 30 angle by
the aerial bundled conductors at the tension at 10C, as given in table 1. This load +10% shall be
maintained for the duration of the test.
The test is considered to have been passed if:
No damage occurs during the test which could be considered to affect the function of the clamp
or conductor; and
The assembly passes the voltage tests specified in ESI 43-14.
15.4
Galvanizing Test
All steel parts shall be hot dip galvanized and shall meet the test requirements of BS 729;
15.5
Rubber Ageing Test
This test shall be carried out on clamps where the insulation is provided by the rubber material. This
material shall be ultra violet stabilized and black in color.
Four dumbbell samples shall be prepared in accordance with IEC 811. Two samples shall have the
breaking strength and elongation at break measured without ageing. The other two samples shall be
aged in air by heating at 100C for 168 hours. After ageing in accordance with IEC 811 their breaking
strength and elongation at break values shall be measured.
The test is considered to have been passed if the average values obtained after ageing are:
at least 70% of the breaking strengths before ageing; and
at least 60% of the elongation at break value before ageing.
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15.6
Metal Abrasion Test
The purpose of this test is to simulate wear on the suspension clamp.

The test rig shall combine friction and hammering.
The friction effect shall be obtained by a horizontal movement of amplitude +5mm and frequency of 2.5
Hz. The hammering action shall be obtained by a vertical load of 200N on the friction area. The
hammering frequency shall be 10 Hz.
Failure is deemed to occur when only 2mm of clamp metal remain in the friction area.
15.7
Sample Tests
Sample tests shall be conducted in accordance with BS 3288. The tests shall consist of the static
strength test plus the conductor and clamp voltage test detailed in ESI 43-14 and of the galvanizing test
as required by BS 729.
16.
AERIAL SERVICE CLAMPS
16.1
Design
Aerial service clamps shall be designed to terminate conductor bundles complying with specification
S17: Aerial bundled conductors, at poles and at buildings, when strung at reduced tension. They shall
be suitable for attachment to TANESCO poles as described in specifications S11, S11A and S11B for
wood, concrete and steel poles respectively and to buildings and for operation at reduced tension.
Their design shall be such that they can be applied by one operator working alone. Installation shall be
possible without disassembly of the component parts. The gripping force shall be increased by any pull
exerted by the gripped conductors and shall not be released by shock loadings or sudden release of the
conductor pulling force.
If a single clamp is capable of being used with more than one size of bundled conductor this will be
considered an advantage.
The main body of the aerial service clamp shall consist of either metal or a composite insulating
material. In either case the aerial service clamp shall be required to provide secondary insulation
between the conductors and the installation steelwork.
All aerial service clamps shall be marked with TANESCO's and manufacturer's logo, with the smallest
and largest service bundle sizes for which they are suitable and the recommended torque value for the
tightening bolts.
The range of conductor bundle sizes and various test loadings associated with aerial service clamps
used on them are shown below:
25sq mm (single phase and three phase): 1.30kN; and

50sq mm (single phase and three phase): 2.15kN.
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16.2
Type Tests
All aerial service clamps shall have their performance characteristics proven by satisfactorily undergoing
the type tests listed below:
Tensile test at ambient temperature (clause 16.3);

Voltage test: conductors (clause 16.4);
Voltage test: clamps (clause 16.5); and
Galvanizing test (clause 16.6)
16.3
Tensile Test at Ambient Temperature
Two aerial service clamps shall be installed in a test rig. The span between the two clamps shall be a
minimum of 200 d , where d is the circumscribed diameter of the bundle.
The loading shall be increased at between 50 and 100N/sq mm per minute to the tensile test loading of
1.30kN for 25sq mm bundles and 2.15kN for 50sq mm bundles. After one minute the conductors shall
be marked at their exits from the grips of the clamps.
This load shall be maintained for 1 hour. The test shall be considered to have been passed if:
The clamp does not fail;
Conductor slippage does not exceed 5mm;
Damage to the clamp which could permanently impair its intended function has not occurred; and
The assembly passes the voltage tests detailed below.
16.4
Voltage Test: Conductors
The bundled conductors shall be immersed in water taking special care that the section on which the
clamp is mounted is fully covered. After soaking for four hours it shall withstand a 50Hz voltage of
4kV for one minute between the conductors and the water without breakdown. The resistivity of the
water used in this test shall not exceed 100-m at 20C.
16.5
Voltage Test: Clamps
The clamp shall withstand a 50Hz voltage of 4kV for one minute between the un-insulated conductors
or bars mounted in the clamp and metal components. The conductors or bars used shall be equivalent in
size to the insulated conductor used in the previous test.
16.6
Galvanizing Test
All steel parts shall be hot dip galvanized and shall meet the test requirements of BS 729.
16.7
Sample Tests
Sample tests shall be conducted in accordance with BS 3288. The tests shall consist of the tensile test
and voltage tests as detailed in ESI 43-14 and galvanizing tests as required by BS 729.
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17.
INSULATION PIERCING CONNECTORS
17.1
Design
Insulation piercing connectors shall be designed to tap-off bundled conductors complying with
specification S17: Aerial bundled conductors. They shall be of a type which enables them to be
connected by a single tightening action to both the main and tap-off conductors without removing the
insulation.
Only waterproof rated insulation piercing connectors shall be considered.
An insulated housing shall encapsulate all live components and shall be ultra violet stabilized and
colored black. Its design shall be such as to minimize the need for special practices during live
application. In general, it shall be suitable for application by one operator working alone and it should
not be necessary to dismantle parts during installation.
It shall be possible to install the connectors with standard ISO metric spanners or other commonly
available tooling. Some means of ensuring that actual tightening torque is within the prescribed limits
shall be present, such as a shear head.
The insulated housing shall incorporate blank knock out areas that are only removed if and when a
conductor is inserted through that particular conductor entry. It shall also incorporate an insulated
sealing chamber for the end of the tap-off conductor and this chamber shall be movable depending
upon the side of the connector on which it is required.
Sealing or insulating greases and compounds within the connector shall be stable and neutral with
respect to the adjacent insulating and conducting materials and shall not migrate or drop at
temperatures below 150C. Rubber parts shall comprise materials that exhibit resistance to ageing
caused by heating or other weather conditions.
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17.2
Range
Table 2 below shows the range of combinations of bundled conductor sizes to be connected using
insulation piercing connectors. It shall be considered advantageous for a single connector size to be
capable of connecting a number of the conductor combinations in table 2.
Connection Combinations
Breaking Load
Main Conductor (kN)
Main Size
(sq.mm)
Tap Size (sq.mm)

25
50
50
V~
V~
95
V~
V~
95
7.8
V~
15.3
Table 2: Insulation Piercing Connectors: Possible Tapoff Connections

All connectors shall be marked with TANESCO's and manufacturer's logo, with the largest and
smallest conductor sizes for which it is suitable and with the prescribed tightening torque for correct
application.
17.3
Tests
The performance characteristics of all insulation piercing connectors shall be proven by satisfactorily
undergoing the appropriate tests listed below. Where a particular connector is suitable for a number of
the connection combinations required, it shall be tested on the largest to largest and largest to smallest
combinations:
electrical ageing test (clause 17.4);

tensile test (clause 17.5);
waterproof test (clause 17.6); and
rubber ageing test (same as that described for suspension clamp test in clause 15.5).
17.4
Electrical Ageing Test
This shall be carried out in accordance with VDE 0220, part 3.

17.5
Tensile Test
This shall be carried out on two samples of each connector size undergoing the test.
A length of conductor shall be fitted into a tensile test rig taking whatever precautions are necessary to
ensure that premature conductor failure does not occur at the anchor positions. A load shall be applied
to the conductor equal to 10% of the breaking load for that particular conductor (see table 2). A
connector sample with tap-off conductor included shall then be fitted to the main conductor in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The length of conductor between the test sample and
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any anchor device shall not be less than 200 d where d is the conductor diameter in mm.
The load shall then be steadily increased at a rate of between 50 and 100N/sq mm up to a value equal
to 90% of the breaking load given in table 2 and held at that level for one minute. The test will be
considered to have been passed if, during this period, conductor failure does not occur and if no
significant damage is evident on the conductor or connector.
The load shall then be steadily increased until failure occurs. The load reading at which failure occurs
shall be recorded as a percentage of conductor breaking load.
17.6
Waterproof Test
A test loop similar to that specified for the electrical ageing test above shall be prepared, the conductors
and test samples comprising the loop having previously been at ambient temperature (20C 5C) for
at least 24 hours. All connectors shall be tightened to the prescribed torque value as per manufacturers
instructions. Retightening during the test shall not be carried out.
The test involves a cyclic ageing process followed by a voltage withstand test.
The ageing test consists of 250 heating and cooling cycles followed by a 24 hour immersion in brine
solution. Each cycle consists of:
50Hz current to raise reference conductor temperature to 80C in 20 minutes;
Immersion in water or sprinkling running water over the test samples for 20 minutes with no
voltage applied; and
Natural drying for 20 minutes in air.
Immediately after completion of the 250 cycles the samples shall be immersed in a brine solution for 24
hours without voltage. The temperature of the brine shall be 20C 5C and the salt saturation level
20kg/cubic m.
After completion of the 24 hours and without removing the samples from the brine, a 50Hz ac voltage
of 4kV is applied to the main test loop conductor for one minute.
The test is passed if no breakdown occurs between the conducting parts and the brine or tank, which
shall be earthed. The current leakage relay sensitivity shall be 1mA.
After the tests, the samples shall be dismantled and examined in detail for evidence of deterioration.
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18.
FACADE SADDLES
18.1
Design
These fittings shall be designed for use on bundled conductor sizes of 25sq mm, 50sq mm and 95sq
mm, complying with specification S17: Aerial bundled conductors. They shall be required to stand the
bundle off 30mm from the facade of a building or structure at intervals not exceeding one metre. Their
design shall provide secondary insulation between the conductor and the facade or any metal part of the
saddle attaching to the facade.
The design shall be such as to permit the saddles to be attached to the facade before the conductor
bundle is fitted and before final installation is completed. They shall be capable of being used on
concrete or wooden facades. It shall be possible to release the aerial bundled conductor without
removal of the saddles from the building.
The insulating saddle material shall be ultra violet stabilized, black in color, resistant to degradation due
to pollution or weathering and it shall exhibit fire retarding properties. Exposed steel parts shall be hot
dip galvanized.
18.2
Tests
Each saddle shall be tested for the smallest and largest conductor bundle sizes for which it is offered.
All facade saddles shall have their performance characteristics proven by satisfactorily undergoing the
tests listed below:
18.3
Mechanical test (clause 18.3); and

Voltage test (clause 18.4).
Mechanical Test
This shall be carried out on two saddles on concrete facades and two more saddles on wooden type
facades. It shall be carried out in accordance with the method contained in ESI 43-14. The saddles will
be considered to have passed the tests if:
After sustaining the loads for one minute, no permanent deformation or extension of the fixing
straps is evident; and
After this test, the saddles pass the voltage test.
18.4
Voltage Test
This test shall be carried out on all the sample facade saddles undergoing the mechanical test, and
immediately after it. The method to be used and the requirements are set down in ESI 43-14.
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19.
SERVICE DISTRIBUTION BOX
19.1
Design
The service distribution box shall be suitable for mounting on concrete poles, wood poles, steel poles or
walls.
The outer housing shall be made of black insulated material of sufficient mechanical strength to prevent
it being damaged due to vandalism. It shall provide protection of the internal parts in accordance with
category IP43 of IEC 529. The material shall be resistant to ultra violet light degradation and have
flame retardant properties.
The box shall incorporate a cover which shall be removable at pole-top to enable work to be done. The
cover shall be retained in such a way that it cannot fall to the ground and it shall include a locking
device which facilitates the application of security seals.
The internal connections shall be made with sealing greased terminals having the capacity to
accommodate the following conductor combinations, looping in and out of the box:
mains: one 50sq mm or 95sq mm mains conductor, three phase; and
services: six single phase services or one three phase and three single phase services;
services may have 25sq mm or 50sq mm cross section.
All bundled conductors will be of the stranded aluminium bundled type. Services will be either stranded
aluminium aerial bundled conductors or AAC conductors, either way, with 25sq mm or 50sq mm cross
section.
The conductor entries shall be located on the bottom of the box and shall be capable of snugly fitting
around conductors with outer diameters of up to 18mm.
The phase terminal blocks and neutral bar shall be designed with sufficient shrouding and shall be so
located that services can be added or removed at pole-top under live line conditions.
The box shall have a current rating of 250A, 50Hz.
The front external surface of the box shall have a suitable legend, legibly and indelibly marked, bearing
the words "HATARI" and "DANGER" and a suitable logo indicating danger or presence of voltage.
This inscription shall be approved by TANESCO before delivery of the distribution boxes.
In addition, details of manufacturer, rating, etc. shall be marked on the service distribution box as
specified in IEC 947, part 3.
Internally there shall be a notice in a prominent location in large letters stating "warning: for live work
only one terminal block to be exposed at one time".
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19.2
Tests
The performance characteristics of the distribution boxes shall be verified by passing the following
range of tests:
19.3
temperature rise test (clause 19.3);

dielectric properties test (clause 19.4); and
wet voltage withstand test (clause 19.5).
Temperature Rise Test
Connections shall be made to the unit as if it were in service condition. Air movement of 0.6m/s shall be
permitted in the vicinity of the box during the test. The test shall be carried out generally in accordance
with the method contained in IEC 947, part 3 and the results shall meet the requirements of that
specification.
19.4
Dielectric Properties Test
This shall be carried out on the unit which has just completed the temperature rise test after
temperature has returned to ambient (20C 5C). The test method shall be as described in IEC 947,
part 3. A 50Hz, 4kV, voltage shall be maintained for one minute without flashover.
19.5
Wet Voltage Withstand Test
This shall be carried out on the unit that has just satisfactorily completed the dielectric properties test.
A 50Hz, 4kV, voltage shall be applied between phase and neutral terminals. Artificial rain shall be
directed onto the unit at 45 and falling at a rate of 3ml/min (specific resistance of water 10,000
/cubic cm). No flashover shall occur within five minutes, although a glow is acceptable.
20.
POLE MOUNTED FUSE UNIT
20.1
Design
The units required is of the three phase and neutral type

The units shall be suitable for mounting on concrete poles, wood poles, steel poles and walls.
The fuse units shall be of the manual operation type and shall be capable of operation from ground level
using the standard TANESCO's rod head.
The pole mounted fuse units shall be capable of being used either as a fuse unit (J type cartridge fuses
to BS 88), a linking switch or a short circuit and earthing facility.
The units shall have a minimum rating of 250A at 253/440V. The insulation class of the housing shall
be 1kV.
The outer housing of the units shall be made of black insulating material of sufficient mechanical
strength as to prevent it from becoming damaged due to vandalism. The material shall be resistant to
ultra violet light degradation and have flame retardant properties. It shall provide protection of the
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internal parts in accordance with category IP43 of IEC 529.
Protection of the terminals from weathering shall be provided by means of guarding sheds and the
application of sufficient sealing grease in the terminal bores. The terminals shall be suitable for up to
95sq mm round, stranded, aluminium or copper conductors.
The cover or lid of the units shall be suitable for normal operations and for removal and refitting using
the purchaser's standard operating road. They shall be capable of withstanding a vertical load of 5kg
even when in the closed and unloaded position.
Sealing or insulating greases at the conductor terminals shall be stable and neutral with respect to the
adjacent insulating and conducting materials and shall not migrate or drip at temperatures below
150C.
Means shall be provided to indicate position status when:
the short circuit and earthing device is inserted;
the unit is in the "normally open" position: a green "dummy" cover or lid is an
acceptable method.
Markings including manufacturers name, rating, etc. shall be marked clearly on the outside of the unit in
accordance with IEC 947, part 3.
The "in" and "out" sides of the units shall be clearly marked both externally and internally in prominent
fashion. Inside, the neutral bar of the unit shall be clearly indicated by a green and yellow plastic
covering.
The short circuit and earthing device shall be designed to fit in the unit when fuses or solid links are
removed. It shall incorporate a feature to prevent it from being erroneously fitted in the incoming
position unless deliberate actions are taken. Also, a means shall be included to enable the presence and
position of the short circuit and earthing device to be indicated to operators at ground level. Provision
shall be made for insertion of an external earthing lead under certain conditions into the body of the
fitted short circuit device.
20.2
Tests
The performance characteristics of the units shall be verified by successful completion of the range of
tests listed below. In order to complete the tests, all fittings and accessories comprising the fuse unit
system shall be used (fuse transition pieces, solid links, short circuit and earthing devices, mounting
brackets, operating rod head, etc.):
Temperature rise test (clause 20.3);
Dielectric properties test (same as for the service distribution box described in clause
19.4);
Wet voltage withstand test (same as for the service distribution box described in 19.5);
Load break, load make capacity test (clause 20.4);
Short time current withstand test (clause 20.5);
Mechanical endurance test (clause 20.6); and
Electrical endurance test (clause 20.7)
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20.3
Temperature Rise Test
The unit shall be erected as in the service condition with normal 250A cartridge fuses fitted. Air
movement of up to 0.6m/s shall be permitted in the region of the test unit. The test shall be carried out
generally in accordance with the method contained in IEC 947, part 3 and the results shall meet the
requirements of that specification.
20.4
Load Break, Load Make Capacity Test
The unit shall be erected as in the service condition with solid links fitted. The test method and
requirements are those of category AC 21 of IEC 947, part 3.
20.5
Short Time Current Withstand Test
This test is intended to prove the satisfactory operation of the short circuit device and of the unit
contacts. The unit is mounted with the short circuit and earthing device in position. In accordance with
IEC 947, part 3, five current pulses are applied. The value of these ac pulses shall be 20 times full load
current for one second.
The requirements are those of IEC 947, part 3.
20.6
Mechanical Endurance Test
The unit shall be mounted as if it were in service and operated using TANESCOs standard operating
rod without presence of voltage or current. Three thousand operations shall be performed as per IEC
947, part 3 and the requirements stated in that specification shall be met.
20.7
Electrical Endurance Test
The unit shall be mounted as if it were in service and shall be operated using TANESCO's standard
operating rod. One hundred and fifty operations shall be performed on the energized units as detailed in
IEC 947, part 3. The requirements set down in that specification shall be met.
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21.
SCHEDULES
21.1
Technical Data Schedule

Description
Unit
Strain Clamps
Type of Clamp
Manufacturer's Part Number
International Standard it complies with
Manufacturer's Logo
Range of Conductor Sizes
sq.mm
Type of Design (bolted, wedge, etc.)

Loop Anchor Attachment (Open, Close)
Installation (With/Without Disassembly)
Type and Grade: Metallic Material
Non Metallic Material
Type of Hot Dip Galvanizing
Markings
Color of Non Metal Parts
Dimensions
mm
Net Weight
kg
Gross Weight of Loaded Crate
kg
NB: Please fill in one form for each different unit
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TANESCO
Bid

Description
Suspension Clamps
Type of Clamp
Unit

Manufacturer's Logo
sq.mm
Installation (with/without disassembly)

Markings
Dimensions
mm
Net Weight
kg
kg
NB: Please fill in one form for each different unit
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TANESCO
Bid

Description
Aerial Service Clamps
Unit
Type of Clamp
Manufacturer's Logo
sq.mm
Type of Design (bolted, wedge, etc.)

Loop Anchor Attachment (Open, Close)
Markings
Dimensions
mm
Net Weight
kg
kg
NB:
Please fill in one form for each different unit
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TANESCO
Bid

Description
Insulating Piercing Connectors
Unit
Type of Clamp
Manufacturer's Logo
sq.mm
Current Rating
2s Short Circuit Current Rating
kA
Waterproof Design (y/n)

Type of Torque Limiting Design
Type of Assembly Tool
Type, Grade : Housing Material
Insulation Material
Conducting Parts Material
Tightening Bolt Material
Grease
Drop Point of Sealing Grease
Markings
Color of Connector Housing
Dimensions
mm
Net Weight
kg
NB:
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TANESCO
Bid

Description
Unit
Facade Saddles
Type of Saddles
sq.mm
Type of Weather Protection

Types of Facade for which it is suitable
Stand Off from Faade
mm
Can it be fitted before the conductor? (y/n)

Can conductor be released without removing the
saddles? (y/n)
Plastic Material
Markings
Color of Plastic
Dimensions
mm
Net Weight
kg
NB:
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TANESCO
Bid

Description
Service Distribution Boxes
Unit

Number of Conductors it is suitable for
sq.mm
Location of Conductor Entries

Type of Enclosure Protection
Mounting Surfaces it is suitable for
Type of open door retention
Current Rating
Type of Internal Shrouding for live work

Type and Grade: Housing Material
Terminals Material
Markings
Color of Housing
Dimensions
mm
Net Weight
kg
NB:
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TANECO
Bid

Description
Pole Mounted Fuse Units
Unit

sq.mm
Can it accommodate fuses, links and short

circuit and earthing devices? (y/n)
Type of Enclosure Protection
Mounting Surfaces it is suitable for
Current Rating
Short Circuit Current Rating
kA
Drop Point of Grease

Tools required
Type of operating heads suitable for
Can external lead be bonded to short circuit
device? (y/n)
Type of Short Circuit Flag Indicator
Type of Indication for Link Switch
Type and Grade: Housing Material
Terminals Material
Terminals Grease
Are there any conductor entry guarding sheds?
(y/n)
Can required legends be supplied inside and
outside? (y/n)
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TANESCO
Bid

Colour of Housing
Dimensions
mm
Net Weight
kg
NB:
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21.2
Non Compliance Schedule

On this schedule the bidder shall provide a list of non compliances with this specification,
documenting the effects that such non compliance is likely to have on the equipment's life
and operating characteristics. Each non compliance shall be referred to the relevant
specification clause.
Clause No.
Non Compliance
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21.3
Test Certificates Schedule

On this schedule a list of the test certificates included with the bid shall be provided. This
list shall include type test certificates and sample routine test reports. Each certificate listed
shall be referred to the relevant specification clause.
Clause No.
Type Test Certificate or Routine Test Report
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PART 3: INSTALLATION
22.
INSTALLATION
TANESCOs employees shall do the installation work of bare and PVC Covered
Conductors unless otherwise stated. General guidelines for installation work involved are
given in specification S01: General technical requirements of 33kV, 11kV and LV
networks.
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Specification S18 - Fittings for Aerial Bundled Conductors

European Union Commission

IEC 529: Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code).

ISO: International Organization for Standardization

VDE: Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker

Specification S18 - Fittings for Aerial Bundled Conductors

S01: General technical requirements of 33kV, 11kV and LV networks.

S11: Wood poles.

S15: Line fittings.

S17: Aerial bundled conductors.

The service conditions shall be as follows:

Altitude (above sea level)

Maximum outdoor temperature

Minimum outdoor temperature

Maximum monthly mean temperature

Annual mean temperature

Maximum relative humidity

Maximum wind velocity

Prevailing wind direction

Specification S18 - Fittings for Aerial Bundled Conductors

nominal system voltages

maximum system voltages:

nominal short circuit levels:

neutral earthing arrangements:

Specification S18 - Fittings for Aerial Bundled Conductors

INSPECTION, TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

Specification S18 - Fittings for Aerial Bundled Conductors

PACKING AND SHIPPING

Specification S18 - Fittings for Aerial Bundled Conductors

Individual serial number;

Specification S18 - Fittings for Aerial Bundled Conductors

Submittals required with the Bid

The following shall be required:

Completed technical data schedule;

Descriptive literature giving full technical details of equipment offered;

Outline dimension drawing for each component showing mounting

Details of manufacturer's quality assurance standards and programme;

The following shall be required:

Specification S18 - Fittings for Aerial Bundled Conductors

Programme for production and testing;

A training video illustrating installation, operation and maintenance of the

Design of legend and logo, indicating danger or the presence of voltage, to

General description of the equipment and all components, including brochures;

Technical data schedule, with approved revisions;

Calculations to substantiate the choice of fittings, taking account of the mechanical

Detailed dimension drawing for all components showing detailed mounting

Statement drawing attention to all exposed points in the equipment at which

Inspection and test reports carried out in the manufacturer's works;

Detailed installation and commissioning instructions; and

Operation and maintenance instructions, as well as trouble shooting charts.

Specification S18 - Fittings for Aerial Bundled Conductors

Specification S18 - Fittings for Aerial Bundled Conductors

Specification S18 - Fittings for Aerial Bundled Conductors

14.1 House Service Strain Clamp

Designed to accomodate from two to four conductors of 25mm