3M™ Cold Shrink Silicone Rubber

Termination QT-III
7600-S-3G Series Three-Core Outdoor Termination

Instructions
IEEE Std. No. 48
Class 1 Termination

 CAUTION
Working around energized electrical systems may cause serious injury or death. Installation
should be performed by personnel familiar with good safety practice in handling electrical
equipment. De-energize and ground all electrical systems before installing product.

January 2009
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Kit Contents
1 Cold Shrink Silicone Rubber Breakout Boot Assembly 8 Mastic Seal Strip
1 Cold Shrink Silicone Rubber Jacket Seal Assembly ( 2 per termination bag & 2 per breakout boot bag )
3 Silicone Rubber Phase Re-jacketing Sleeve Assembly 1 Roll, Scotch® Super 33+™ Vinyl Electrical Tape - 3/4"
3 Cold Shrink Silicone Rubber Termination Assembly 1 Roll, Scotch® Vinyl Electrical Tape Super 88 - 1-1/2"
1 Tinned Copper Ground Braid Assembly 1 Roll, Scotch® Electrical Shielding Tape 24
3 Constant-Force Spring (Small) 1 Cable Preparation Kit
1 Constant-Force Spring (Large) 1 Installation Instructions

3M™ Cold Shrink Termination QT-III Application Ranges

(Final determining factor is cable insulation diameter.

Conductor Size Range

BIL Cable Insulation Range Cable O.D.
Kit Number 5 kV 8.7 kV 15 kV
(kV) [inch (mm)] Max
100% 133% 100% 133% 100% 133%
7620-S2-3G 95 0.33–0.50  (8.40–12.7) 2.20 8-2 6-4 6-4 6-4 -- --
7621-S2-3G 95 0.50–0.70  (12.7–17.8) 2.80 1-3/0 2-2/0 2-2/0 2-2/0 2-1 --
7622-S2-3G 110 0.70–0.92  (17.8–23.4) 3.30 4/0-350 3/0-350 3/0-350 3/0-350 1/0-4/0 2-3/0
7691-S4-3G 150 0.50–0.70  (12.7–17.8) 2.80 1-3/0 2-2/0 2-2/0 2-2/0 2-1 --
7692-S4-3G 150 0.70–0.92  (17.8–23.4) 3.30 4/0-350 3/0-350 3/0-350 3/0-350 1/0-4/0 2-3/0

7693-S4-3G 150 0.92–1.18  (23.4–30.0) 3.90 400-500 400-500 400-500 400-500 250-350 4/0-350

7695-S4-3G 150 1.18–1.52  (30.0–38.6) 4.50 700-1000 700-1000 700-1000 700-1000 500-750 500-750
7684-S8-3G 200 0.92–1.18  (23.4–30.0) 3.90 -- -- -- -- 250-350 4/0-350
7685-S8-3G 200 1.18–1.52  (30.0–38.6) 4.50 -- -- -- -- 500-750 500-750
7686-S8-3G 200 -- 5.40 -- -- -- -- -- --

Conductor Size Range

BIL Cable Insulation Range Cable O.D.
Kit Number 25 kV 35 kV
(kV) [inch (mm)] Max
100% 133% 100% 133%
7692-S4-3G 150 0.70–0.92  (17.8–23.4) 3.30 1-1/0 -- -- --
7693-S4-3G 150 0.92–1.18  (23.4–30.0) 3.90 2/0-250 1-4/0 -- --
7695-S4-3G 150 1.18–1.52  (30.0–38.6) 4.50 350-500 250-500 -- --
7684-S8-3G 200 0.92–1.18  (23.4–30.0) 3.90 2/0-250 1-4/0 1/0-3/0 --
7685-S8-3G 200 1.18–1.52  (30.0–38.6) 4.50 350-500 250-500 4/0-500 1/0-350
7686-S8-3G 200 1.53–1.70  (38.9–43.2) 5.40 750 500-750 500-750 350-500

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1.0 Prepare Cable
1.1 Determine phase (core) length required for correct phase spacing and bolted terminal lug connections (A + B
Figure 1, according to the longest phase to be connected).  Allow for dimension C as needed.

Note:  Individual phase length and separation dimensions vary according to specific installation and equipment
design requirements.  They must, therefore, be determined by the installer and must conform to accepted
engineering practices. Max phase length = 4 ft + termination length (from table in Figure 18, page 11)

1.2 Remove cable jacket, armor, bedding (inner sheath) and core fillers according to Figure 1 dimensions. Secure
copper tape shield ends with temporary vinyl tape bands ( Figure 1 ).

Note: Do not discard leftover jacket material.

[C]

Temporary
[B] Vinyl Tape Bands

Ground Wire

Jacket
Removal [A] Copper Tape Shield
Length
[A] + [B]

Armor 2"

Figure 1

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2.0 Install Shield Grounding Braid Assembly & Re-route Cable Ground Wire(s)
2.1 Position ground braid assembly over cable with assembly connector aligned to edge of armor ( Figure 2 ).

Note: For single ground wire cables, apply assembly to side opposite cable ground wire. Assembly connector should not
overlap armor.

Hint: Use temporary vinyl tape wraps as needed to assist in holding braid assembly to cable ( Figure 2 ).

2.2 Attach Ground Braid Assembly Legs to Cable Phase Metallic Shields

(a.) S hort ( Center ) Braid Tail – Position ground braid assembly as shown ( Figure 2 ). Wrap short, center ground
braid tail around metallic shield of first cable core. Trim excess braid length to prevent overlap ( Figure 2 ). Secure
ground braid to cable metallic shield using small constant-force spring ( Figure 2 ). Spring and braid leg should be
wrapped in the same direction. Cinch ( twist with hand ) constant-force springs to tighten.

(b.) I nstall Second & T h ird Ground Braid Tails Wrap the second and third ground braids around core legs to adjust
length . Position ground braid tails so all constant force springs are equal distance from the cable armor.

2.3 Apply two highly-stretched half-lapped layers vinyl tape over constant-force springs ( Figure 2 ).

7.0" Trim Here

Vinyl Tape
( typical )

Metallic
Shield

Connector
Cable Armor
Braid Assembly Leg

Constant Force Spring

Vinyl Tape

Figure 2

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2.4 Measure distance [J] ( Figure 3 ). Retrieve previously removed cable jacket material. Cut a straight piece to
dimension [J] and wrap it around cable phases beneath ground strap assembly and cable ground wire. Secure jacket
section in place using wide vinyl tape ( Figure 3 ). Note: Temporarily remove vinyl tape wrap on ground braid.

[J]

Vinyl Tape

Side View

Ground Wire

Bottom View

Figure 3

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2.5 Fill one armor valley section with tightly-wrapped layers of Scotch® Electrical Shielding Tape 24 ( Figure 4

2.6 Secure ground braid assembly to cable armor using large constant-force spring ( Figure 4 ). Once spring has been
applied, cinch ( twist with hand ) to tighten.

2.7 Apply one half-lapped layer vinyl tape over large constant-force spring and cable armor ( Figure 4 ).

Note: Apply vinyl tape to hold down ground strap ( Figure 4).

24-Tape Fill To Level Of Armor High Points

Large Constant-Force Spring or Tie Wire for 7686

Vinyl Tape Vinyl Tape

).
Figure 4

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2.8 Bind cable ground wire with four half-lapped layers wide vinyl tape ( Figure 5 ). Limit width of tape wrapping
to approximately 2-1/2".

2-1/2"

Wide Vinyl Tape Bottom View

Figure 5

2.9 Loop cable ground wire back over armor ( Figure 6 ). Adjust ground wire position over cable jacket to run
parallel with tail of ground braid assembly.

Note: Do not make sharp or tight bends in ground wire. Ground wire loop should not extend beyond edge of
protective jacket section as shown.

Do not extend wire loop beyond this edge Rotated View of Cable

Figure 6

2.10 Apply two half-lapped layers wide vinyl tape over looped ground wire area ( Figure 7 ).

Figure 7

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2.11 Wrap two mastic seal strips (one on top the other) over cable jacket. Locate the mastic strip directly under the
shield braid solder block and ground wire ( Figure 8 ).

Note: It will be necessary to temporarily remove vinyl tape over ground braid tail to complete this step.

Mastic Seal Strips Under Ground Wire & Shield Braid Tail

Figure 8

2.12 Separate ground wire strands over mastic seal strips as shown in Figure 9.

Hint: Directly over the mastic seal strips, lift and bend the ground wire 90°. Reverse twist the ground conductor
to open strands. Use a screwdriver to aid in separating the strands. On 19 strand wire with reverse twist
innerconductors, twist ground wire in the opposite direction to aid in separating the inner-conductors. Flatten,
straighten and re-position the separated ground conductors. Be careful not to damage ground wire.

Separated Ground Wire Strands

Wide Vinyl Tape

Mastic Seal Strips

Figure 9

2.13 Apply one mastic seal strip around ground wire strands ( Figure 10 ). Apply one mastic seal strip around solder
block section of ground braid tail. Align seal strip wraps with previously applied mastic band around cable
jacket.

Note: Avoid crossing individual wires at mastic seal location.

Mastic Layer Over Solder Block Section

Wide Vinyl Tape

Mastic Layer Over Ground Wire Strands

Figure 10

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2.14 Wrap two additional mastic seal strips directly over previously applied mastic. ( Figure 11 ).

2.15 Cover mastic seal area with two highly stretched half-lapped layers of wide vinyl tape.

Mastic Seal Strips ( Final Layer )

Vinyl Tape

Figure 11

2.16 Install cold shrink jacket extension assembly. align the jacket seal tube ( not the plastic support core ) to overlap
ground wire seal area by approximately 1/4". To install, pull loose core end, while unwinding counter clock-
wise around the cable . ( Figure 12 ).

2.17 Bind cable ground wire and ground braid tail to cable jacket using wide vinyl tape ( Figure 12 ). Apply at least
eight tape layers and wrap only to width of tape roll.

1/4"

Vinyl Tape Binding Pull Tab

Figure 12

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3.0 Install Silicone Rubber Breakout Boot Assembly
3.1 Inspect breakout boot assembly and confirm that all loose plastic core ends are free as shown ( Figure 13 ).

Neck Core
Boot Neck

Finger

Neck
Boot Finger
Finger Core

Figure 13

3.2 To ensure that the breakout boot can be fully seated into the breakout area of the cable, it will be necessary to
unwind a few turns of each finger core.
Caution: Do not unwind too far such that boot fingers begin to collapse.

3.3 Hold loose neck-end core ribbon to one side so that it can not become trapped between cable phases. Slide boot
assembly over cable end; guiding individual cable cores through boot assembly fingers.
Hint: View end of cable through finger cores to ease cable phase insertion.

3.4 Slide breakout boot assembly onto cable as far as it will go. Large neck-end should fully extend over
previously-installed jacket sealing assembly tube.
Hint: Spreading cable phases while sliding the boot assembly can ease the installation.

3.5 Remove large neck-end core. Grasping loose core ribbon end , pull and unwind counter clock-wise around
cable.

3.6 Remove each finger core. Grasping loose core ribbon end , pull and unwind counter clock-wise around each
cable phase leg.

4.0 Install Silicone Rubber Re-jacketing Sleeves

4.1 From the chart below, determine the correct [A] dimension for the termination being installed.

Dimension [A] ( According to 3M™ Termination QT-III Product Number )

7620-S2-3G 7691-S4-3G 7684-S8-3G
7621-S2-3G 7692-S4-3G 7685-S8-3G
7622-S2-3G 7693-S4-3G 7686-S8-3G
7695-S4-3G
[A] 6.9" 9.1" 16.3"

4.2 Place a vinyl tape marker on each cable phase leg at dimension [X] ( Figure 14 ).
Note: [X] = [A] + [B]. Allow for crimp growth when using aluminum lugs.

4.3 Determine required re-jacketing sleeve length for each phase leg ( Distance [S], Figure 14 ). Be sure to include
1.0" breakout boot finger overlap in measurement.

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 [S] [X]

1.0" Overlap [A] [B]

Marker Tape

Figure 14

4.4 Using scissors, trim re-jacketing sleeve assembly to length required ( Figure 15 ). Cut tubing and inner braid
together.

Note: Inner polyester braid should extend approximately 3.0" beyond re-jacketing tube end before cutting. There
is no need for termination-end braid exposure.

Trim Line

Breakout Boot End Re-jacketing Sleeve Termination End

Expose 75 mm (3.0”) [S]

Figure 15

4.5 Guide one re-jacketing sleeve assembly over each cable phase leg ( Figure 16 ). Push sleeve assembly from
above. Continuously guide the free end maintaining sleeve-to-cable-core alignment.

Right Wrong

Figure 16

4.6 Slide re-jacketing sleeve until inner polyester braid is adjacent to breakout boot finger ( Figure 17 )

4.7 Fold outer silicone tubing back on itself for 1.0" ( F igure 17 ) and trim off exposed polyester braid.
Note: Do not damage silicone tubing while cutting. Sleeve assembly may be rotated to ease trimming. When doing
so, rotate in the direction of the cable copper tape shield wrap.

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 1.0"

Silicone Tube Fold-back

Polyester Braid

Re-jacketing Sleeve
over Marker Tape

Figure 17
4.8 Slide re-jacketing sleeve assembly down until folded tube contacts edge of breakout boot finger ( Figure 17 ).
4.9 Pull folded silicone tube section down onto breakout boot finger ( Figure 17 ).
Note: Re-jacketing tube end should align with upper edge of installed marker tape ( Figure 17 ). Minor tube
adjustments can be made as needed.

5.0 Install 3M™ Cold Shrink Termination QT-III Assemblies

5.1 Prepare cable phase legs according to dimensions shown ( Figure 18 ).

A B
C
D

Re-jacketing Sleeve

Figure 18

7691-S4-3G 7684-S8-3G
7620-S2-3G 7692-S4-3G
7622-S2-3G 7685-S8-3G
7621-S2-3G 7693-S4-3G 7686-S8-3G
7695-S4-3G
[A] 6.7" 7.1" 9.1" 16.3"
[B] Lug Depth* Lug Depth* Lug Depth* Lug Depth*
[C] 2.0" 3.0" 3.0" 3.0"
[D] 1.2" 1.2" 1.2" 1.2"
* Allow for crimp growth when using aluminum lugs and connectors

5.2 Secure re-jacketing sleeve and cable copper tape shield ends with two half-lapped layers of vinyl tape
( Figure 19 ). Start taping 0.8" over re-jacketing sleeve, extend 0.2" over cable semi-con and return to starting
point.
Note: Do not exceed 0.2" semi-con overlap.

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 0.8" 0.2" Maximum

Re-jacketing Sleeve

Vinyl Tape

Figure 19
5.3 Place a termination installation marker tape at position [M] ( Figure 20 ).

[M]

Marker Tape

Figure 20
7691 S4-3G
7620-S2-3G 7692 S4-3G 7684-S-8-3W
7622-S2-3G
7621-S2-3G 7693 S4-3G 7685-S-8-3W
7695-S4-3G
M 3.0" 4.9" 4.9" 4.9"

5.4 Install terminal lugs.

Note: Special Case – When lug spade dimension is larger than inside diameter of white plastic termination core,
position termination assemblies over cable phase legs prior to installing lugs.

Remove inner red shipping core from each termination assembly by pulling and unwinding the loose red core
ribbon. Position one termination over each cable phase leg. Each termination assembly must be positioned with
its loose white core ribbon end directed toward the open (cut) end of the cable. Continue with lug installations.

(a.) For Aluminum Conductors - Thoroughly wire brush conductor strands to remove aluminum oxide layer.
Immediately insert conductor into terminal lug barrel as far as it will go.

(b.) Ensure that each lug face is parallel to equipment bushing or lug connection interface ( Figure 21 )

Last Crimp First Crimp

Figure 21

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(c.) Crimp terminal lug according to manufacturer recommendations. Start at the upper end as shown ( Figure 21 ).
Remove all traces of oxide inhibitor that may have come out of lug barrel during crimping.
(d.) Thoroughly clean primary insulation and lug barrel area using solvent wipe from supplied cable preparation kit.
Note: Avoid solvent contact with cable semi-conductive screen.
5.5 Install 3M™ Cold Shrink Termination QT-III assemblies.
(a.) Remove the inner red shipping core from the termination assembly by pulling and unwinding the loose red core end.
(b.) Position the termination assembly with the loose white core ribbon directed toward the terminal lug.
(c.) Align the base of the termination ( not the plastic core ) with the installation marker tape as shown ( Figure 22 ).
(d.) Grasp the loose white core ribbon. Pull and unwind counter clock-wise around cable end ( Figure 22 ).
Note: After the silicone rubber termination makes adequate contact ( approximately 1.0" ), release the assembly
and continue unwinding the core. Do not pull or push on the assembly while unwinding.
(e.) Remove the installation marker tape.

Termination Base Aligned With Marker Tape Edge

Marker Tape

Figure 22
5.6 Connect shield braid tail and cable ground wire to system ground (earth) according to normal practice.

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but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for
your intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated with such use. Any statements related to the product which are not
contained in 3M's current publications, or any contrary statements contained on your purchase order shall have no force or effect unless
expressly agreed upon, in writing, by an authorized officer of 3M.
Warranty; Limited Remedy; Limited Liability.
This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture for a period of one (1) year from the time of purchase. 3M MAKES NO
OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M's
option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will
not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from this 3M product, regardless of
the legal theory asserted.

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