78-8119-6018-2 Rev C 13
Instructions for UniShield® Shielded Cable

12.0 Prepare Cable

12.1 Check to be sure cable size fits within kit size range as shown in Table 1.
12.2 Prepare cable using dimensions shown in Figure 16, 17 and 18. Refer to Table 4 for dimension [A]. BE SURE
TO ALLOW FOR DEPTH OF TERMINAL LUG.
NOTE: Provide additional exposed conductor distance to account for growth during crimping of ALUMINUM lugs or
connectors as follows:
Aluminum Connector
Growth Allowance
2 - 350
1/4” (6 mm)
400 - 650
1/2" (13 mm)
750–1000
3/4" (19 mm)
Kit Number Insulation 0.D. 15 kV
AWG / kcmil
25/28 kV
AWG / kcmil
35 kV
AWG / kcmil Dimension [A]
7685-S-8
1.05" -1.46"
(26,7 - 37,1 mm)
500-700
(240 - 400 mm2)
250-500
(125 - 250 mm2)
3/0-350
(95 - 150 mm2)
13.5"
(342,9 mm)
1.24" - 1.80"
(31,5 - 45,7 mm)
750-1000
(400 - 500 mm2)
600-800
(300 - 400 mm2)
500-600
(185 - 325 mm2)
13.0"
(330,2 mm)
Table 4
12.3 Install constant force spring as shown in Figure 16. Pull shield wires through semi-conductive jacket to leading
edge of constant force spring (Figure 16).
[A] + 1 1/2” (38 mm)
Semi-Conductive Jacket
Constant Force Spring
Shield Wires
Depth Of Terminal Lug + Growth Allowance
Figure 16