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9.2.9

Counter Weights

Counterweights may be required for keeping the pilot suspension insulators in a nearly vertical position. Where used, they shall be fitted below the suspension clamp by extension of the clamp keeper bolts.
9.2.10 Tension Joints and Clamps

Tension joints (for phase and earth conductor) shall be compression type and shall have jumper terminal flags for use with bolted jumper palms. Jumper terminal flags shall be of the two-bolt type. Tensionjoints and clamps shall be designed to meet the following requirements: 1 That after installation the initial contact area between the fitting and the conductor does not raise stresses which may lead to failure under aeolian vibration or other conductor oscillation conditions; To avoid localised pressures which may cause excessive cold flow of the conductor or earthwire material; To minimise internal voids and to prevent the ingress or entrapment of moisture during service; Tensions joints and clamps shall not permit slipping of, or cause damage to, or failure of the complete conductor, or any part thereof at a load less than 95 percent of the rated strength of the conductor.

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9.2.11 Mid-spans Tension Joints

Mid-span tension joints shall be of the compression type. Joints for hOlTIogenous conductors shall include a central barrier stop to ensure correct longitudinal centring of the joint. Mid-span joints shall not be used for single span sections. It shall be used only in rare circumstances with the prior written permission of the Owner/Engineer at other locations. Drum schedules shall be prepared and conductor and earth wire ordered in lengths as dictated by the requirement to avoid mid-span joints. This is a Hold Point.
9.2.12 Jumper Palms

Palms for connecting jumper loops to dead-ends shall be of the compression type with either straight, or 30 degree lugs. Jumper palms shall be supplied completed with bolt assemblies. Bolt assemblies shall consist of bolt and nuts to Grade 8.8/8.0 in accordance with BS 4190 complete with load spreading washers. Load spreading washers shall be 44 mm diameter and 9.5 mm thick for M16 bolts. To prevent loosening in service the minimum installation torque shall not be less than 90 Nm.
9.2.13 Repair Sleeves

Repair sleeves shall be of the compression type with either two-part with interlocking of the keeper or key type. Reference shall be made to Appendix 9A for specific requirements. Repair sleeves shall be designed to make good a conductor of which not more than one-third of the strands of the outer layer have been severed. Contractor shall seek specific approval of the Owner/Engineer for making use of repair sleeves. This is a Hold Point.
9.2.14 Earthwire Bonding Clamps

Earthwire bonding clamps for the connection of earth wire bond to the earth wire shall be in accordance with the requirements ofBS 4579.

Construction of 132kV Overhead line between Awqad GSS & SFZ GSS and Associated Works (Package-1) Volume 2 Overhead Line Specification Section 09 Insulator and Conductor Fittings ....-- --... _ .. _--~

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