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WIND PARK LA CASTELLANA

132KV LAT ET CHAÑARES – ET LA CASTELLANA

NAME AND
DATE
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PROJECTED Prysmian 21-02-2018

High Voltage Underground Line
EXECUTOR Prysmian 21-02-2018
Laying 132 kV cables PRYSMIAN
REVIEWED I. Vercellone 21-02-2018

Procedure
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OPERATING INSTRUCTION

METHODOLOGY OF LAYING - SCOPE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OF HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES AND ACCESSORIES

Approval Circuit:

Juan José Damiano Juan José Damiano Gabriel Krysiak

Facilities Manager Facilities Manager Engineering and Quality Manager
Prepared Verified Approved

Distribution list:

Clients
Contractors
Prysmian Commercial
Prysmian Work
Prysmian Engineering and Quality

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INDEX

REVIEWS TABLE 3
2. PRESENTATION 3
3. OBJECTIVE 3
4. SCOPE 3
5. GENERALITIES 3
6. RESPONSIBILITIES 4
7. DESCRIPCION 4
7.1.Project Supervision and Engineering 4
7.2.Storage and Handling of Coils 5
7.3. Collection of Boxes - Splice and Terminal Kits 6
7.4. Civil Works - Type of Installation 7
7.4.1. Pipes in Reinforced Concrete 7
7.4.2. Dimensions of Concrete Ducts and Prof. 7
7.4.3. Cane Beam Concrete Casting 8
7.4.4. Crosses with Smart Drilling and/or Bit 8
7.4.5. Cloaked 8
8. LOCATION FOR THE INSTALLATION 8
8.1.Positioning 8
8.2.Elements of Coil Lifting 9
8.3.Unpacking 9
8.4.Civil Work - Type of Installation 9
9. CABLE LAYING 9
9.1.Temperatura Ambiente 9
9.2. Rollers (for the sections over trench) 9
9.3. Shooting Efforts 10
9.4.Coil Braking 10
10. SUPERVISION OF THE LAYING OF C.S.XLPE 132 Kv 11
11. ASSEMBLY OF SPLICES AND TERMINALS 14
11.1.Joint Assembly 14
11.2.Terminal Assembly 16
12. SUPERVISION OF COMMISSIONING TESTS 19
13. INSTALLATION WARRANTY 19
14.REFERENCIAS 19

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REVIEW FRAME

Version Date Main changes

0 12/20/2009 Issuance
1 25/04/2011 According to the Work

2 15/08/2014 Procedures Update

2.PRESENTATION

The PRYSMIAN Group has an industrial plant in Argentina where cables are manufactured.
dry insulation up to the level of 220kV.
To complement the cable manufacturing activity, PRYSMIAN has in Argentina a
specialized section whose main purpose is to supervise the installation project of a
high voltage system, supervise the installation and laying of cables in the field, and carry out the
assembly of accessories (joints, terminals, and components), up to 220kV.

3. OBJECTIVE

This procedure establishes and defines the general rules and recommendations for the correct
management and installation of Prysmian Cables and Accessories. The information in this document does not
necessarily represents the entirety of the requirements for the proper management of this process and
it may be supplemented by specific procedures and instructions for each work in
specific.

4. SCOPE

This procedure provides the general guidelines for the installation of high cables
subterranean high voltage dry insulation (XLPE) and its corresponding accessories. The same
principles can be applied to all cable families.

5. GENERALITIES

It is necessary to handle and install the cables properly to avoid damaging them.
the qualities that have provided them with delicate craftsmanship, resulting in abundant and
meticulous experiments, calculations, laboratory processes, appropriate selection of raw materials
use of complex and expensive machinery and rigorous quality controls.
Una manipulación incorrecta puede ocasionar perjuicios considerables que pueden ser detectados,
in the most serious cases, at the time of commissioning and in any case leave
reduced qualities, so that they significantly shorten the lifespan of the cables.

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6. RESPONSIBILITIES

The end customer, companies are involved in the application of this procedure.
contratistas de obra, personal operativo de instalaciones.

7. DESCRIPTION

7.1 Project Supervision and Engineering

Every executive project is consolidated with the relaying of the proposed traces, and the execution of
surveys conducted by the Client. This way, the existing installations are verified.
effects of not causing inconveniences to other services and obstacles and depths are confirmed
to define the scope of the civil works to be executed.

The civil work of the pipelines can consist of several alternatives such as:
Installation of cables directly buried in a trench.
Installation of cables within conduits protected by a concrete mass.
Installation of overhead cables inside channels or tunnels supported by steel hangers.
properly secured by appropriate clamps for that purpose.

Along the projected paths, there will always be different obstacles to overcome.
greater or lesser difficulty such as rivers, streams, highways, railroads, gas pipelines,
electrical ducts, etc.
In each particular case, PRYSMIAN will analyze the degree of difficulty while always respecting the
installation requirements of the different Regulatory Bodies (Hydraulics, Road Infrastructure, Transport and
Energy) and also verifying that the minimum cable traction efforts are respected.
during the lays and the minimum curvature radii.
All calculations and verifications that PRYSMIAN carries out on the installation will be based
exclusively about the information included in the project plans provided by the CLIENT,
this is interference, variations in depths, parallelism with power cables, length of
the trace, etc.

7.2 Storage and Handling of Coils

When moving the cable reels, you must be careful and ensure that the equipment and accessories
used for their movement do not make contact with the surface of the cable and with the sides of
the coil. Below is the correct / incorrect way of handling:

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Whenever possible, the coils should be stored indoors and on a surface.

hard and dry to thus avoid possible deterioration and potential moisture entry into the cables.
If the coils were stored outdoors and supported on natural ground, it should be taken
the precaution of fitting the wings (side) over braces or boards to avoid sinking
of the same. A wedge must be placed between the tension and the coil's wing to prevent the
movement (swaying) of the coil.
If for some reason the coils were outside without their corresponding spacers or protection.
externally, they must be covered with a weather-resistant tarp to prevent the
cable was exposed to sunlight.
The coils must be stored in such a way that easy access for loading is possible.
download and transport, away from construction activities, falling objects, heat sources
intense, chemical products or derivatives of petroleum that may come into contact with the cable and
to cause harm.
It will be advisable to fence off the area where the coils are located in order to prevent both
vehicles such as equipment that circulate in the warehouse area, hit or damage the coils.

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If the excess cable were stored on the spools for future use, having been removed from the
take the precaution of insulating the heat-shrink protection that comes from the factory.
put new heat-shrink caps on the ends or seal those ends with tape
or putty specifically designed to prevent moisture from entering the cable (see figure below).
PVC tapes and plastic bottles should not be used, as they are permeable to moisture.
The end of the cable where the coil terminates must be re-secured and tied properly and must not
hanging down touching the ground. If the coils were stored outdoors for a while
Extended, they must be inspected periodically.

7.3 Collection of Boxes - Splice and Terminal Kits

The drawers containing the accessory kits must be stored indoors and on a
hard and dry surface to thus avoid possible deterioration and potential moisture ingress
components of the kit.

No more than 4 boxes can be stacked vertically while respecting the alignment between the
extreme supports.
The drawers must be stored in such a way that easy loading access is possible.
download and transfer, away from construction activities, falling objects, heat sources
intense, chemicals or petroleum derivatives that may come into contact with the
components of the kit and cause them damage.

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7.4 Civil Works - Type of Installation

7.4.1 Ducts in Solid Concrete

The construction and supply of materials for the concrete masses will be the responsibility of
Civil Contractor, and they will respond to the typical plans indicated by the final Client, whose
dimensions are estimated and approximate.
H17 and/or H21 concrete will be used on the top, as specified by the Client.
High-density polyethylene pipes will be used according to IRAM 13485 standards, with a minimum thickness of
6mm for pipe of Ø160 and 8mm for pipe Ø200mm. The inner diameter of the pipe shall not be less than
1.5 times the diameter of the cable to be housed.
Prior to concreting, the work area will be cleaned – avoiding soil collapse – and will be
They will secure the pipes to prevent their movement or floating.
To avoid the segregation of the concrete and/or its impact on the conduits, the following will be used.
gutters and/or flexible pipes for the transportation of concrete during pouring. It will prevent that the
concrete is poured over pipes and walls. In no case will the concrete fall from a height
greater than 1 meter. It will be compacted with immersion vibrators with a maximum diameter of 25 mm, which
they can be tires, mechanical or electric; rods cannot be used due to their low
effectiveness and the risk of tube rupture.
The Civil Contractor will ensure that the interior section of the tube remains circular during the
construction of the duct, which will be verified by the boring of the pipeline (the bore will be
of a diameter 20 mm smaller than the inner diameter of the tube). To do this, it must adopt a
concrete system that prevents the buckling of the pipes.
The ducts that are not used immediately must be properly sealed to prevent the
entry of foreign elements.
The system to be used must be presented for approval by Prysmian and the Client, which does not
will inhibit the Civil Contractor from the responsibility of ensuring that the pipes do not deform.

7.4.2 Dimensions of Concrete Ducts and Depths

It should be taken into account that the width of the concrete ducts to be constructed will depend on the
thermal calculations of the cables as well as the depth at which they should be installed
mismos a efectos de sortear los obstáculos existentes en el subsuelo. Por tal motivo se suministra
the following table of 'separation between phases' and 'Measurement of the Mass' as a function of depth
measure from the ground level to the nearest part of the upper pipe in the layout
tresbolillo, noting that the final table will be provided by the supplier
of the cable.
As an example, below is a case of 220kV XLPE cable sets.
1x1200mm²Al and transmission power 300MVA, where the different depths are indicated and
separations between phases:

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7.4.3 Concrete Pouring of Caños

Any concrete mixer truck that arrives at the site will deliver a ticket to the Client Inspector.
loading time and quantity of material, which must be signed by an identified person from
the manufacturing plant.
No truck that has been loaded for more than 2 (two) hours will be allowed to unload.
less than retarders that have been approved by the Client.
The Inspection may require, prior to unloading, the settlement test and reject the
truck if the stipulated values were not met.
The Contractor will place 6 (six) molds at the site to be concreted and at the disposal of the Inspection.
for cylindrical test tubes with dimensions according to IRAM Standard.
The preparation of the test specimens will be supervised by the Inspection and will be done at the moment it
I requested it.
The Contractor will designate the Laboratory where the tests will be conducted, remaining subject to Inspection.
approval authority, 15 (fifteen) days before the start of the concreting.
The handling, transfer, and curing process of the samples will be monitored by the site inspector.
but carried out by personnel of the Civil Contractor, who will be responsible for the cost.
The compression tests will be conducted according to the standards required by the client.

7.4.4 Crossings with Intelligent Drilling and/or Bit

They will be carried out in places where it cannot be executed with another type of excavation or if the Entity
who grants the right of way as required (Municipality, Roads, Railways, etc.)
The protection of the cables must be mechanically equivalent to that used in the rest of the
installation.
They will be executed in accordance with the plans approved by the official and/or private entities.
that provide other public services in the Zone, the official offices and/or the indications to
supplied by the Client.
Failed drillings, unrecoverable bits and/or any issues of any kind
that arise during its execution, will be the exclusive responsibility of the Civil Contractor, without option to
claims of no nature.

7.4.5 Tapada
The topsoil layers above the pipeline should be kept free of stones or
debris. In any case, it should be noted that a large amount of small
stones or rubble can raise the thermal resistivity of the ground and consequently decrease the
transmission power of the cable.
In any case, and from this last point of view, it should be compacted appropriately.
land at various levels, which will indirectly help to prevent future sinkholes
that can have economic repercussions due to the replacement of new pavements.
In addition, a tape should be placed about 20/30cm above the aforementioned protections.
of brightly colored polyethylene (yellow or orange) where the presence of cables is evident
electric

8. LOCATION FOR THE LAYING

8.1 Positioning

The cable reel will be placed in the chosen location so that the cable is fed out from
on its upper part and positioned in such a way that the cable is not strained when taking the alignment of
stretched.

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8.2 Coil Lifting Elements

The normal lifting elements are mechanical and hydraulic jacks and a bar (hollow shaft, not
massive) of suitable dimensions, housed in the central hole of the coil.
The base of the cats will be wide enough to ensure the stability of the coil.
during its rotation. The elevation of this with respect to the ground should be about 10 to 15cm.
The cats will be mounted on the spool holders.

8.3 Unpacking

When removing the protective strips or plates, care should be taken to do so in such a way that neither they nor the
element used to unstaple them may damage the cable. All must be removed
nails that may remain on the side plates of the reels once the boards are removed.

9. LOCATION FOR LAYING

9.1 Ambient Temperature

Low temperatures create difficulties in laying cables, also influenced by the type.
of designed cable and the installation site.
For cables with an external PE sheath; it can be installed safely, if it was not
subjected to temperatures below (-10°C), in the 24 hours prior to laying in
that region. Special attention should be paid to the 24-hour period prior to the laying.
cable doubling. If the temperature is below the indicated value (-10 °C), inside
of those 24 hours, provisions should be made to place the cable reel in an appropriate location and
air-conditioned (tent with canvas cover, heated to (+15°C), for 24 hours), so that
subsequently, the laying and installation will be carried out.

9.2 Rollers (for the sections over the trench)

During the laying operations, the sliding of the cable will be facilitated by the placement of
rollers prepared for this purpose. These rollers will allow easy rolling in order to limit the
shooting effort; they will have an appropriate base that, with or without anchoring, prevents them from tipping over
and a throat that limits the cable to prevent it from coming out or falling from the roller.

They will be spaced apart, according to the characteristics of the cable (mainly weight and stiffness.
mechanics), generally 1 every 3m, never at a greater distance, thus facilitating the sliding of the
cable, especially in curves and direction changes, so that no gap is allowed
pronunciation of the cable between adjacent rollers, which would lead to harmful undulations.
This placement will be especially studied at the points of the route where there are changes of
direction, where in addition to the rollers that facilitate sliding, other should be arranged
vertically to avoid the strain of the cable against the edge of the trench when changing direction.
In these points, it should be taken into account that the arrangement of rollers does not allow a radius of
dynamic curvature lower than 30 times the diameter of the cable. The static curvature radius does not
It must be more than 20 times the diameter.

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(examples)

To avoid the cable rubbing against the ground, it is advisable to place it at the exit of the spool.
of a wider roller or a drying table to cover the different positions that
adopt the cable during the laying.

9.3 Shooting Efforts

The shot is carried out using a winch with its corresponding steel cable. This equipment
it must allow for the control of laying speed, pulling effort, and must have incorporated a
automatic stop system when exceeding the maximum allowable effort that was previously set
has established.
The tip of the cable may come with a pull head, in which case the force is applied directly.
about the driver.
The maximum allowable tensile efforts will be 6Kg/mm² for copper conductor cross-section.
For Aluminum, these stresses must be reduced by half.

9.4 Coil Braking

To prevent the coil from continuing at the different stops that may occur during the laying.
spinning by inertia and unrolling cable without any pulling force being applied, is
it is convenient to use a lift stand with an automatic brake. This way, it prevents the
Cable adopts radii of curvature lower than the minimum allowed.

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10. SUPERVISION OF THE INSTALLATION OF XLPE 132 kV UNDERGROUND CABLES

The provision of this service will be provided by a Chief Supervisor and, if necessary,
additional supervisors strategically located along the route of the installation (as required)
the characteristics of each specific layout.
Weeks prior to the start of the installations, a control should be carried out in the deposits of the
Installer of all the laying equipment that will be used in the work.
The following equipment and tools for installations must be verified for existence in
trenches and ducts
1. Mandrel or Caliper for verifying the integrity of the internal diameter of the piping. It must be of
a minimum diameter of 90% of the inner diameter of the pipe. (The passage of the mandrel or gauge must be
carry out the installer as the construction of the concrete mass progresses.
Prysmian will witness the passage of the brush before each laying.
2. Brush equal to the interior of the piping for cleaning it prior to each laying.
It should have a thickness of 20mm of bristle and a solid nylon core.
3. Rotating use, with dimensions suitable for each case.
4. Fiber tape, minimum length of 300 meters for locating possible obstructions.
pipe.
5. Winch with built-in dynamometer, cut-off fuse, and calibration certificate
by a competent entity with a maximum age of six months, steel sling
minimum anti-rotation Ø ½".
6. Secondary winch (with minimum sling Ø ¼") for the passage brush and placement of the
main sling inside the piping.
7. Drying table to place at the output of the coil cable.
8. Spool holder trestles with axes, load capacity of 22 tons.
9. Rollers suitable for laying (it is estimated that for a laying of 1000 meters in ducts, it
They will need at least 30 short rollers and 10 long rollers.
10. Radio equipment and/or cell phones, suitable for simultaneous communication (minimum 3).

Before the start of each installation, the following controls must be carried out:
In the case of installations in cane fields, it must be ensured that before laying each cable
It has been verified that a nylon brush has passed through all the pipes of the block.
In the case of open sky curves, it must be ensured that there is a sufficient amount of
perfectly fixed rollers, respecting the minimum bending radius of the cable to be laid.
c. Control and verification of the theoretical calculation of the pulling effort for the purpose of defining the best
location of reel, winch and eventually pushers.
Set the cut-off value of the winch fuse.
During the execution of the laying, the Chief Supervisor will advance along with the head of the shot, if applicable.
the presence of additional supervisors is necessary, they can be located both on the coil or in the
winch or in both places depending on the complexity of each particular trace.
The supervision will be permanently interconnected, so that any of them can
indicate the cessation of operations in case any abnormality occurs.
The supervisor will be responsible for completing the laying form in which it will be indicated:
I. Identification of the section and corresponding phase.
II. Coil number.
III. Start date and time.
IV. Shooting effort every 50/100m and entry and exit of curves (it should not be exceeded in
in no case the maximum guaranteed value - 6Kg per mm² for Cu and 3Kg per mm² for the
Al).
V. Date and time of completion.
VI. Indication of any abnormality during the laying process.
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In the case of open cut sections, personnel should not be allowed to descend into the trench.
until the cable has passed through that area.
Once the laying is completed, if for any reason one of the ends needs to be cut off
cable, it must be ensured that the corresponding heat-shrink caps are placed.

Responsabilidades:
Prysmianno assumes no responsibility for the consequences or damages that may occur.
experiment with the cable to be installed, originating from existing defects, failures and/or technical problems
in the equipment and/or machinery and/or their components, which are used by the installer for the
spread of it, as long as they are not apparent in the visual inspection of the equipment already
tools used by the installer for such purposes.
No liability is assumed for any consequences or damages that may be experienced.
conductor to be installed as a result of hidden defects in the construction of the ducts by
where the cable should be laid and which were not detected during the passage of the mandrel.
No responsibility is assumed for any damage that may be caused to the driver,
originated from the installer’s failure to comply with the instructions or recommendations made
by the Supervision. In this regard, it is properly understood that we lack the authority to
to order the detention and/or stoppage of the work in progress by the installer who does not
adjust to the given instructions. In the event of this occurring, we will make a record through
evidence (Order Book) of non-compliance and of the instruction or recommendation given.

Minimum Equipment of the Installer for Laying Underground Cable

hydraulic winch capacity 5000Kg commands with dynamometer of

(c/half inch anti-rotational sling) direct measurement

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rotating uses hydraulic bobbin carriers capacity 25Tn

simple roller curve roller long guide rollers

roller for pipe outlet pipe outlet and curve protection in pipe

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long rollers laying table fiber tape

pipe cleaning brushes mandrill

11. ASSEMBLY OF SPLICES AND TERMINALS

The Joints and Terminals will be carried out according to all the rules of the art by trained personnel.
highly specialized and qualified at the headquarters for these purposes, for which there will be
consider the following considerations:

11.1 Joint Assembly

The installer must be satisfied with the space provided by the excavation for the pit.
splices, which must be clean with the side walls properly supported.
An adequate protection against rain must be provided above the level of the natural ground.
wind and dust through canvas tents, sheet metal or other protective sheets. The protection
It must be able to withstand wind pressure and prevent the formation of water pockets.
An inner layer must also be provided below the level of the natural ground.
polyethylene in order to prevent small condensation droplets in the cool mornings
fall into the splice pit.
If the weather or soil conditions indicate that the splice pit could flood, the
The civil contractor must provide a drainage system and a couple of suitable pumps. The floor of the pit
The joint must be concrete with a slight incline towards the pumps.
If there is a danger of water entering the junction pit, the Civil Contractor must have
special care to seal the edges of the protective phenolic sheets at ground level

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(construction of a well casing 30cm high). Care should also be taken to

check that the drainage channels remain clean.
Before starting the tasks, the assemblers must check in each kit for the presence of all the
components indicated in the plan and that are in perfect condition, for example, not being
find damaged or wet. They must check that all of them work correctly.
necessary tools and their presence in the workplace. It is essential that everyone
components should be free of grease, oil, etc.
When starting the assembly of the accessories, it will be taken into account that they will not move once
once finalized, their definitive location will be planned before starting
to the jobs.
Once the above points have been verified, the assembly of the joints will proceed.
according to the corresponding Assembly Instructions for each case.
Once the execution of the accessory is completed, the dismantling of the junction pit will be supervised.
covered with sand and dirt, and the correct placement of the tiles and protective strips.

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11.2 Terminal Assembly

The Terminals will be made in accordance with all the rules of the art by specialized personnel.
highly qualified at the headquarters for this purpose, for which the following will be taken into account
following considerations:
The assembler must be satisfied with the space provided by the scaffolding covering the area of
work around each Terminal (Provision and assembly of the Scaffolding is the responsibility of the Client and/or
Installer
Proper protection against rain, wind, and dust must be provided on the scaffold.
through canvas tents, metal sheets, or other protective sheets. The protection must be able to
withstand the pressure of the wind and prevent the formation of water pockets (Provision and assembly to
Client and/or Installer's charge

An inner layer of polyethylene will be placed inside the scaffolding in order to prevent that
In the cool mornings, the small drops of condensation fall within the area of
work (in charge of Prysmian).
Before starting the tasks, the assemblers must check each kit for the presence of all the
components indicated in the plan and that are in perfect condition, for example, that are not
find damaged or wet. They must check that all of them function correctly.
necessary tools and their presence in the workplace. It is essential that everyone
components are free of grease, oil, etc. (provided by Prysmian).

When starting the assembly of the Terminals, it will be taken into account that they will not be moved once
finalized, so their final location will be planned before starting the
jobs.

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Once the above points have been verified, the installation of the Terminals will proceed.
according to the Prysmian Assembly Instructions, of which we will provide the following
brief summary of said process:
Removal of polyethylene outer sheath, lead alloy sheath, and hygroscopic tape.
Heating of the cable using electrical resistance (thermocouple) and application of blanket
thermal to prevent heat loss. (Temperature: 90ºC/110ºC)
Verify that the driver is in a vertical position and perpendicular to the level of the
land using metal angles.
After the application of heat, the conductor is allowed to cool to room temperature.
Removal of the outer semiconductor layer with glass to work on the insulation
XLPE.
j.Copper conductor exposure for pressing the cable connector.
k. Sanding of the XLPE insulation and preparation of the external semiconductor cone. (Sandpaper)
grains 220 to 600
Assembly of terminal accessories (precast cone).
Filling the Terminal with silicone oil.
n.Assembly of the Terminal cover.
Reconstruction of screen continuity.
Sealed terminal base.
Installation of heat shrink tubes.
Once the execution of the Accessory is completed, the disassembly of the Scaffold will be supervised in order to
check that no damage or impacts occur on the polymeric exterior and/or porcelain.

Below are images and sketches of the scaffolding that should be used:

SCAFFOLDING TYPE SKETCH

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LEVEL 2
CONNECTOR

LEVEL 1–TERMINAL BASE

LEVEL 0 - LAND

external view of the scaffolding interior - level 1, terminal base

interior – level 1, terminal base interior-level 2, terminal connector

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12. SUPERVISION OF COMMISSIONING TESTS

Once all civil and electrical works are completed, PRYSMIAN will have everything
personnel needed to supervise and verify the correct execution of the Start-up tests
Service, which will be the responsibility of the CLIENT. All equipment will be provided by the
Installer and/or the Client.

13. INSTALLATION WARRANTY

Prysmian Cables & Systems guarantees that the products it installs fully comply with
specifications and technical requirements included in our quotation.
All accessories mounted by Prysmianson are guaranteed against possible defects.
during the installation of the same. This warranty will extend for a period of 12 months from
from its commissioning.
In case of a claim, the Client must notify it within 48 hours of occurrence and
verified the fact or defect, and prior to altering the conditions in which it was detected
the irregularity, in order to allow joint verification on site with technical personnel of
Prysmian Cables & Systems and establish its origin. This notice is not given.
within the established timeframe and/or if it has become impossible to verify it before the removal or
modification of the product's terms of use this warranty will automatically expire, no
there is a right to further claims.
The scope of the warranty granted on the product is limited to the reinstallation at the expense and cost of
Prysmian of the defective product, but in no way will it cover the payment of compensation.
for compensation for potential additional costs and/or lost profits.
As an alternative to the repair or replacement of the mounts deemed defective, under
the scope of this Guarantee Clause, Prysmian may, at its sole discretion,
refund the price paid by the Buyer for the defective assemblies. In this case, and against
return to Prysmian of the accessory rejected for being defective, our company's obligation is
will limit the reimbursement to exactly the amount paid by the buyer in the same currency of
payment, without interest or any other type of compensation.

This warranty does not cover damages caused by fortuitous events or force majeure, accidents or
events of any kind arising from facts unrelated to our company, negligence,
defective storage or use, omission of compliance with technical standards
established for each product, incorrect maintenance, mechanical and/or electrical protection
inadequate, sabotage, and/or due to events of any nature attributable to the buyer, their
contractors and/or third parties unrelated to the parties, and/or for any cause that does not correspond
strictly with defects or flaws specific to the installed product.
IMPORTANT: PRYSMIAN NO WILL RECOGNIZE WARRANTY ABOUT THE
MATERIAL/ACCESSORIES (Splice, Terminal or Boxes), IF THE INSTALLATION OF THE
ACCESSORIES OUTSIDE MADE BY THIRD PARTIES.

14. REFERENCES
Location of the electronic file:\Srv066-01ar\ing_projects\INSTALLATIONS AT\SGC\IO-INST-
Tending Methodology - Instructions Cables and Accessories - V2.doc

PRYSMIAN ENERGY CABLES & SYSTEMS OF ARGENTINA

High Voltage Systems Installations
Management Engineering and Quality

Prysmian Group
Linking the Future
www.prysmiangroup.com

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