Assembly Instructions for cable gland:

ICG 653/UNIV Exd IIC Gb / Exe IIC Gb / Extb IIIC Db

AI 301 / Issue V - 03/16

Operating temperature range -60°C +80°C Certification Details

Gland Type: ICG 653/UNIV Exd IIC Gb / Exe IIC Gb / Extb IIIC Db
1 Baseefa06ATEX0058X II 2 GD IP66
IECEx BAS06.0015X
2 IEx 14.0272X
EAC ТC RU C-GB.ГБ05.B.00750
c CSA us No: 1024328
Class 1 Zone 1 AExd IIC, AExe II,
3 Zone 21 AExtD
Class 1 Div 2 ABCD, Class II Div 2 Groups EFG, Class III
CNEx12.3448X
4

5
Reversible Armour Clamping Ring (RAC)
General identification ring orientation for:
6
Braid 'X',
SWA Flat Steel Wire 'Y',
Position Steel Tape 'Z'
Ring Position
1. Backnut
2. Middle Nut
3. Reversible Armour Clamping Ring (RAC)
4. Armour Spigot
5. Rubber Pot
6. Entry (with captive deluge seal)
IMPORTANT: The arrowhead indicating the
correct armour thickness or type should point
towards the equipment
Note: Armour cable acceptance sizes are marked on
Cable Preparation Gland Preparation the clamping ring.

II
6
5
Armour / braid
4

I I
4
3
3 3
Note:
Tape armour must be 2
re-trimmed at 90° to the
2 vertical axis of the cable 2
after it has been spread,
to ensure that the full 1
face is correctly
1 presented. 1

Shroud option

A B C
Strip Cable to suit equipment as shown above and Push the cable through the armour spigot . Spread Remove the rubber pot  from the entry . Place
expose the armour/braid 'I' removing all cable fillers. armour/braid over the armour spigot  until the end the entry  over the armour spigot . Move the
'I' = 20mm for cable gland sizes Os to A of the armour/braid is up against the shoulder of the sub-assembly  and  up to meet the entry .
'I' = 25mm for cable gland sizes B to C2 armour cone. Position the armour clamping ring .
'I' = 32mm for cable gland sizes D to F
'II' to suit equipment.
If required, fit shroud.
See Notes re. Drain Wires.

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Compound
6
4
4
3

2 2
2

D E F
Hold the entry  in position with a spanner/wrench Unscrew the middle nut  and visually inspect that Remove the entry , spread the cable cores out for
to prevent rotation. Hand tighten the middle nut  the armour/braid has been successfully clamped the compound packing. Pack the compound between
onto the entry  and turn a further half to three between the armour spigot  and the armour the cores shown. See notes below and Fig. 7 for
quarters of a turn with a spanner/wrench. clamping ring . If armour/braid not clamped repeat compound preparation.
assembly.

EPOXY COMPOUND PREPARATION

When handling this material, the gloves supplied must be worn. The epoxy compound is supplied in the form of a two part package. These should be mixed into the
ratio of 1:1 until both colours have blended into one, without any streaks. Rolling and folding is the most satisfactory method of obtaining an even blend. Once mixed,
the compound must be used within 30 minutes. After this time it will begin to stiffen. The compound should be kept at an ambient temperature of no less than 20°C
prior to using. At lower temperatures it becomes difficult to mix. Should any compound come into contact with the skin it should be cleaned off with skin cleaner and
not allowed to dry on the skin. Only compound for immediate terminations should be mixed.

The mixing and installation of the compound at an ambient temperature below 4°C is not recommended due to extended curing periods.

The storage of the compound shall be at temperatures between 5°C and 30°C.

Tape
6

5 Remove surplus 6
compound
Compound
35mm
5

2
4
Remove surplus 1
compound

G H I
With all gaps and voids filled, bring the conductors Replace the entry  over the rubber pot  ensuring Locate and hand tighten the sub-assembly  and 
back together and pack more compound around the that compound does not cover the end of . to the entry .
outside of the conductors. Tape the conductors
together to prevent disturbance of the compound IMPORTANT: The conductors must not be
seal. Pass the rubber pot  over the armour spigot  moved for a minimum of four hours.
and remove any surplus compound. from the top of
rubber pot  and the joint face as indicated.

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5
6

2
1
1

J K
Allow the compound to cure. (See Fig. 7 for Curing Times). Untighten Re-assemble the rubber pot  and the entry . Tighten the
the sub-assembly  and  from the entry  to enable inspection. sub-assembly  and  to the entry  until resistance is felt and
The rubber pot  may be removed for inspection to ensure that the add half to three quarters of a turn to  with a spanner / wrench.
packing is satisfactory. Tighten the backnut  to form a seal around the cable, then
tighten a further full turn using a wrench / spanner. Ensure that
Add further compound if necessary the middle nut  does not rotate when tightening the backnut.
Ensure that the deluge seal is pulled down into position. Locate
the shroud over the cable gland, if applicable.

The following instructions are the various BASEEFA approved methods of passing drain wires etc. through the compound barrier
and should be followed if permitted by cable installation specifications.
DRAIN WIRE PREPARATION
1.0 INSULATING DRAIN WIRES WITH HEAT SHRINK OR COLD SHRINK TUBING
1.1 Fold back the armour / braid and bend it to right angles from the inner sheath.
1.2 Remove foils and tape level with the outer sheath, exposing the drain wires and insulated conductors. Cut back a further 10mm of inner sheath.
1.3 Pass 100mm length of heat shrink or cold shrink tubing over the drain wire until it comes into contact with the foils, then shrink the tubing evenly down onto the drain wire
so that no air pockets occur.
1.4 To insulate the joint between the foils and the tubing a suitable piece of 10mm long shrink tubing or neoprene stretch tubing or a 10mm wide lap of PVC tape may be used.
1.5 After completing 1.1 to 1.4 on each drain wire, lay the armour / braid parallel to the cable, if applicable, then carry out instruction B.

2.0 INSULATING DRAIN WIRES / SCREENS WITH SEPARATE INSULATED CRIMPED CONDUCTORS OR SOLDERED CONNECTION
2.1 Fold back the armour / braid and bend to right angles from the inner sheath.
2.2 Remove a further 15mm of inner sheath (See Fig. 1).
2.3 Unravel one or two groups of wires from the screen wires, then remove the remainder of the screen wires (See Fig. 2).
2.4 Twist the group of screen wires into a pigtail and cut to 15mm long.
2.5 Crimp an insulated conductor to the pigtail wih a suitable insulated butt ferrule (or soldered connection), leaving enough length of the insulated conductor to enable the
remote end to be connected to the earth terminal in the equipment. (See Fig. 3). Note: There shall be a minimum of 10mm of compound on both ends of the crimped
/soldered joint.
2.6 To insulate the joint between the screen wires and the insulated conductor, place one lap of PVC insulating tape over the exposed metallic joint.
2.7 After completing 2.1 to 2.6 on each drain wire, lay the armour / braid parallel to the cable. Then carry out instruction B.

Armour / braid Inner Sheath One or two groups

of screen wires
Screen Wires

Fig. 1 15mm Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Crimp or Insulated
Solder Conductor
3.0 INSULATING DRAIN WIRES WITH INSULATING VARNISH OR PAINT
3.1 Fold back the armour / braid and bend it at right angles from the inner sheath.
3.2 Remove the foil and tape level with the inner sheath exposing the drain wires and conductor pairs.
3.3 Cut back a further 10mm of inner sheath (See Fig. 4).
3.4 Spray or paint the drain wires with insulating varnish or paint, then leave to dry (See Fig. 5)
3.5 To insulate the foil ends a suitable piece of 10mm long shrink tubing or neoprene stretch tubing or a 10mm wide lap of PVC tape may be used (See Fig. 6).
3.6 After completing 3.1 to 3.5 on each drain wire, lay the armour / braid parallel to the cable. Then carry out instruction B.

Armour / braid Inner Sheath

Foils

Outer Sheath

Fig. 4 Drain Wire Sleeving

10mm Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Insulated
Drain Wire

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 Epoxy Compound
Cure Time Vs. Temperature

90
 The compound may be adversely affected by some
80
Shore Hardness
solvent vapours. If such vapours are likely to be
70 present in the vicinity of the cable gland in service,
suitable precautions may be necessary.
60
(Contact Hawke's Technical Dept).
50
40  The compound cures at a Shore D hardness of 85,
40 ºC
30 when it can be handled. The compound when fully
25 ºC cured is suitable for use at a temperature range of
20 -60°C to +80°C.
4 ºC
10
0
4 8 12 16
Time (Hours) Fig. 7

CABLE GLAND SELECTION TABLE

Cable Acceptance Details
Entry Thread Hexagon

Compressed
Outer Steel Wire Armour/

Maximum
Size Inner Sheath/Cores Dimensions

Length

Length
Size Sheath Tape/Braid
Ref Max. Max. ATEX
Orientation Orientation Across Across
Metric NPT Over Inner Max. No. Min. Max.
Cores Sheath of Cores
1 2 Flats Corners
Os M20 ½" 8.9 10.0 12 5.5 12.0 0.8/1.25 0/0.8 67.0 83.0 24.0 26.5
O M20 ½" 8.9 10.0 12 9.5 16.0 0.8/1.25 0/0.8 67.0 83.0 24.0 26.5
A M20 ½" - ¾" 11.0 12.5 15 12.5 20.5 0.8/1.25 0/0.8 67.0 84.0 30.0 32.5
B M25 ¾" - 1" 16.2 18.4 30 16.9 26.0 1.25/1.6 0/0.7 73.6 91.0 36.0 39.5
C M32 1" - 1¼" 21.9 24.7 42 22.0 33.0 1.6/2.0 0/0.7 78.0 98.0 46.0 50.5
C2 M40 1¼" - 1½" 26.3 29.7 60 28.0 41.0 1.6/2.0 0/0.7 82.4 100.0 55.0 60.6
D M50 1½" - 2" 37.1 41.7 80 36.0 52.6 1.8/2.5 0/1.0 88.7 116.0 65.0 70.8
E M63 2" - 2½" 47.8 53.5 100 46.0 65.3 1.8/2.5 0/1.0 92.7 124.0 80.0 88.0
F M75 2½" - 3" 59.0 66.2/65.3 120 57.0 78.0 1.8/2.5 0/1.0 99.4 122.0 95.0 104.0

ACCESSORIES: SCHEDULE OF LIMITATIONS - Baseefa ATEX / IECEx:

Before cable gland assembly or stripping of the cable gland assembly, 1. These glands are suitable for use within an operating temperature range of
consideration should be given to any cable gland accessories that may be -60°C to +80°C.
required, such as: -
2. When the gland is used for increased safety, the entry thread shall be
 Shroud, to offer additional corrosion protection. suitably sealed to maintain the ingress protection rating of the associated
 Locknut, to secure cable glands into position. enclosure.
 Sealing washer, to offer additional ingress protection of the enclosure at the
cable gland entry.
 Earthtag, to provide an external armour / braid bonding point.
 Serrated washer, to dampen any vibrations that may loosen the locknut or
cable gland assembly.

NOTES - c CSA us:

EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance with European Directive 94/9/EC (until 19th
1. Class 1 Division 2 suitable for Marine Shipboard
April 2016) and
applications only according to CSA Standard 245 and
EU Declaration of Conformity in accordance with European Directive 2014/34/EU (from
IEEE45 / IEC 600092-353 Standards, or certified equivalent,
20th April 2016)
for use on Shipboards and Offshore Rigs / Platforms only.
Manufacturer: Hawke International
Address: Oxford Street West, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0NA, United Kingdom.
2. Glands must comply with the Canadian Electrical Code
and National Electric Code requirements for threaded
Equipment: Group II Barrier Cable Glands Type: ICG 653/UNIV
entries.
Provisions of the Directive fulfilled by the Equipment:
3. For Exe applications, a sealing washer or thread sealant
Group II Category 2GD Exe IIC Gb, Exd IIC Gb, Extb IIIC Db – IP66
may be required between the enclosure and the gland to
Notified Body for EC-Type Examination: SGS-Baseefa 1180 Buxton UK
maintain the IP rating of the enclosure.
EC-type Examination Certificate: Baseefa06ATEX0058X
Notified Body for production: SGS-Baseefa 1180 Buxton UK
4. Drain wires and earth screening may pass through the
Harmonised Standards used:
compound barrier using one of the methods which are
EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013, EN60079-1:2014, EN60079-7:2015, EN60079-31:2014.
details in this assembly instruction; heat shrink or cold
shrink tubing, or addition of an insulated crimped or
On behalf of the above named company, I declare that, on the date the equipment
soldered conductor or insulation by varnish or paint.
accompanied by this declaration is placed on the market, the equipment conforms with all
technical and regulatory requirements of the above listed directives.
5. This cable gland may only be installed when temperature
is above +4°C. After completion of the installation, the
assembly is then suitable for -60°C to +80°C.
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A. Tindall
Technical Manager
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