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1.0 PURPOSE
This Policy contains the necessary information for personnel to be able to properly connect,
install, monitor and remove cables from jobsites and cable installed on rental equipment.
ComRent requires that anyone utilizing ComRent Equipment do so in accordance with these
handling & installation instructions
2.0 SCOPE
With this provided set of guidelines, all ComRent personnel and customers will be able to
properly install cables on jobsites. This will include but not be limited to ComRent rental
equipment. Customers are referenced in this policy only for information purposes so all
personnel are aware of the proper cable installation procedures. A copy of proper cable
installation instructions is included with every ComRent rental contract. ComRent cannot control
the manner in which the customer installs cable rented if ComRent personnel are not on site but
it is ComRent’ s responsibility to provide guidance if a Technician is on site. With the procedures
supplied within this document, all ComRent personnel will be able to properly and safely install
LV cable to ensure proper performance.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
Shop Supervisors-
- Ensure that all personnel follow the procedures within this OPP.
- Ensure that all personnel are properly trained on all procedures and wear the proper
PPE when installing cable.
- Review or complete JSA per Program Requirements (Section 5.0)
Technicians-
- Follow all the procedures within this OPP and install cable properly when in the shop
environment or jobsite.
- Wear the proper PPE at all times when performing these tasks.
- Review or complete JSA per Program Requirements (Section 5.0)
4.0 DEFINITIONS
Low Voltage Cable- Any electrical cable that has an insulation rated value up to 2000 volts.
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PPE- Personal Protective Equipment
Triplexing- grouping cables in sets of three
JSA- Job Safety Analysis
- Safety Footwear
- Safety Glasses
- Leather/Protective Gloves
To safely install LV cables, all associated personnel must review/complete a JSA prior to the
start of performing tasks. If task is in a CRI facility, review standard JSA prior to performing task,
if on jobsite, complete the JSA in accordance with SPP 01.10b.
If, at any time during the installation process, the technician is not sure of cable or connection
condition requirements, please refer to OPP 03.02 (QA Low Voltage Cable Inspection).
When receiving and installing ComRent rental cables there are several basic steps that must
be followed to ensure that cables are installed correctly and function properly to allow proper
and full function testing, the following must be accomplished during installation and removal.
Those steps are:
Installation
Removal
The above steps will be described in detail below. It is mandatory that all cable be handled
carefully to prevent damage.
6.1.1 Inspect upon receipt. All cables should be clean, coiled neatly and neatly stored in
Buckhorn Boxes. Any issues should be reported immediately to ComRent Shop
Supervisor or Project Manager in charge of the Project / Rental.
6.1.2 Cables should be inspected in accordance with OPP # 03.02 (QA Low Voltage
Cable Inspection)
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OPP Owner: Joseph Stonestreet ________________________________________________
Joseph Stonestreet VP Operations
6.3 Cable Routing – Note: For the purpose of this document only camlok style cable
will be covered. Routing is critical to ensure that cables are capable of carrying
their full amperage rating.
- There are many factors that contribute to cable capacity. The most
common critical factors are:
6.3.1 Cable Run Length – Should be as short as possible. The longer the length of
cable, the more voltage drop is possible. Cable run length is proportional to
voltage drop and therefore power delivered.
6.3.2 Ambient Temperature– Temperature above the 86C ambient will de-rate cable
ampacity. Per NEC/NFPA70 table 310.15 (B) 17:
4/0 type W cable is rated @ 405 amperes 90C rise (194F) over a 30C
(86F) ambient (in free air).
1/0 type W cable is rated @ 260 amperes 90C rise (194F) over a 30C
(86F) ambient (in free air).
For Ambient temperatures above 30C (86F), utilize the derating table
below:
- Ambient temperature (research temperature on date of install and projected
temperatures during operations). If temp is 70°F on date of install, and rental is
2 months, will projected weather pattern indicates that temps will rise to
100°F? If so, the above Temperature Correction Table must be utilized.
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Correct Placement
ComRent practices a method known as the “Triangular Triplex” method. This means
that the cables are routed A/B/C – A/B/C – A/B/C – etc.… in a triangular pattern. This
ensures that the cables will operate with the least risk, lowest temperature, and the
lowest cable current de-rating.
Triangular Triplex Method
Cables shall not be placed all A phase, then all B phase and C
phase (or all piled on top of each other). This will result in a
reduction of the current carrying capacity of the cables.
Extreme caution should be taken to avoid this occurrence. Note that the amperage
rating ComRent utilizes is per NEC/NFPA70, which is in “free air”.
Improper Cable Layout Proper Cable Layout
6.3.4 Installation Guide:
Cable Layout
Begin by plotting your cable route, but be sure to
consider the following:
Choose the shortest path
Avoid heat sources or exhaust discharge
Avoid sharp edges or other obstructions
Customer traffic
Vertical path/runs- see Attachment (A)
Note: When installing cables, it is imperative to communicate with the customer the
intended cable route to eliminate the possibility of the cable being placed in a traffic
area. Cables CAN NOT be walked on by pedestrians or driven over by forklifts,
vehicles, etc. This will damage cable and is considered a safety hazard.
Identifying Phases
In addition to color coding each conductor, you can color code each tri-plexed
group. This will help identify any issues that may be caused by loose
connections.
Cable Connections
Phase and group identifiers
Female end is on the Load Bank side and
the Male end is on the customer connection
end or power source end.
6.4.1 After all cables have been connected to the ComRent equipment (but not
customer equipment) a continuity check shall be completed to ensure that no
cross phasing has occurred during installation. At the customer end, take a hand
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held multimeter and do a continuity check of each phase cable to ensure that
they connected properly.
Example: If you have multiple cables per phase run to the ComRent equipment and
the phases are marked as follows:
A phase- Brown
B phase- Orange
C phase- Yellow
Ground- Green
EXAMPLE: if there are six (6) cables per phase and one is detected to be carrying
very little amperage and the others are carrying more than the calculated load then
there is a possibility that the one carrying the low amperage has a loose connection.
This can cause higher than normal resistance which will limit the current flow. The
procedure for this is to mark this cable, remove all load then double check the cable to
ensure a proper connection, re-apply the load and confirm that the correction made
has improved the current carrying capacity of the cable.
Thermal Gun AMP clamp
6.8 Removal of Cable
6.8.1 Customer Disconnect- ComRent by rule, does not make connections to the
customer equipment, it is the customers responsibility to make those
connections and disconnect. ComRent personnel can roll up cables and
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disconnect to all of the rental gear under ComRent’ s authority but not the
customer final connection point. The customer must disconnect all cables
from customer equipment prior to ComRent rolling up cables.
6.8.2 Disconnect all cables from rental equipment after verification of NO
POWER to equipment. If a cable winder is not available, the technician is to
roll up all cable in small rolls that will allow storage. Utilize cables straps to
secure cable and store in buckhorn
boxes.
6.9.2 Cables will be counted at jobsite to ensure no cables have been removed or
stolen from site. If any missing cable are discovered notify the site contact,
Shop Supervisor and Project Manager if applicable.
NOTE: When a ComRent Technician is on a jobsite to assist with or perform the cable layout,
they are not to make any connections to the customer’s equipment. ComRent Employees are
only authorized to connect to ComRent Equipment. It is the Customer’s responsibility to make
all cable connections to the equipment being tested.
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Revision Date: 9/22/16
Low Voltage Cable Handling OPP # 01.02 Review Date: 10/6/16
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OPP Approver:
OPP Owner: Joseph Stonestreet ________________________________________________
Joseph Stonestreet VP Operations
7 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
All Operations personnel shall be trained on all steps within this policy to ensure that
cables are installed properly. The Shop Supervisor shall ensure that a full review of all of
the requirements within this policy are reviewed with each technician and a demonstration
is completed of each step to ensure that all technicians are aware of the requirements.
8 References