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CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION
1016/1
1016/2
1021
1023
1022
B 29.01.02
1016/3
1014/1
1014/2
1014/2
1014/2
1014/2
1015/1
1015/2
1015/2
1015/2
1015/2
1017
1018
1019
1020
1012
1012
1012
1012
1013
1013
1013
1013
L.V. BRIDGING ARRANGEMENTS
L.V. OPEN WIRE CONSTRUCTION
LVABC CONSTRUCTION
LVBI
LVBI
LVBI
LVBI
LVBA
LVBA
LVBA
LVBA
LVBT
LVBT
LVBT
LVBT
LVBT
LVBS
LVBS
LVBS
LVBS
LVBS
LVP
LVA
LVT
LVS
Construction Code guide -
Pole top LVABC and Open wire
Construction Code guide -
Construction Code guide -
Normal Bridge LVABC and Open wire
Jumper Bridge LVABC and Open wire
Intermediate 2 x 50
Intermediate 2 x 95
Intermediate 4 x 50
Intermediate 4 x 95
Angle 2 x 50
Angle 4 x 50
Angle 2 x 95
Angle 4 x 95
Termination - material
Termination 2 x 50
Termination 4 x 50
Termination 2 x 95
Termination 4 x 95
Strain - material
Strain 2 x 50
Strain 4 x 50
Strain 2 x 95
Strain 4 x 95
Intermediate
Angle
Termination
Strain
Jumper Bridging Arrang’ts ABC and Open wire
Normal Bridging Arrang’ts Open wire
Normal Bridging Arrang’ts ABC and Open wire
2050
2051
LVCP
LVCA
Cantilever intermediate construction
Cantilever angle construction
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LV P 3/ 50/ MAR
LV BI /495A
A
POLE TOP LVABC - CONSTRUCTION CODE
POLE TOP OPEN WIRE - CONSTRUCTION CODE
D 29.8.17
detail drawings in this manual.
appears on relevant construction
Code shown within dashed box
VOLTAGE
LV
CONSTRUCTIONS
BI = IntermediateBA = Angle
BS = Strain
BT = Termination
2495 = 2 - 4x95mm†
CABLE SIZE
LVBI/495 = LV bundled intermediate construction, 4x95 LVABCEXAMPLE:-
detail drawings in this manual.
appears on relevant construction
Code shown within dashed box
VOLTAGE
LV
CONSTRUCTIONS
P = PinA = Angle
S = Strain
T = Termination
CP = Cantilever Pin
CA = Cantilever Angle
LVP3/50/MAR = LV intermediate pin construction,3 phase 2400x100x100 x-arm, Mars conductorEXAMPLE:-
No. OF PHASES
1 = Single2 = Two
3 = Three
CROSSARM SIZE - WOOD
50 = 2400x100x10051 = 2400x150x100
CROSSARM SIZE - COMPOSITE FIBRE
70 = 2400x100x10071 = 2400x125x12580 = 2700x100x100 (Cantilever Only)
000 = No conductor fittings
PLU = Pluto 19/3.75 AAC
MOO = Moon 7/4.75 AAC
MAR = Mars 7/3.75 AACLIB = Libra 7/3.0 AAC
CONDUCTOR CODE
L.V. CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION CODE GUIDE
POLE TOP LVABC AND OPEN WIRE
250 = 2x50mm†
295 = 2x95mm†
450 = 4x50mm†
495 = 4x95mm†
CHL = Chlorine 7/2.5 AAAC
FLU = Fluorine 7/3.0 AAAC
HEL = Helium 7/3.75 AAAC
IOD = Iodine 7/4.75 AAAC
NEO = Neon 19/3.75 AAAC
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NORMAL BRIDGING LVABC AND OPEN WIRE
3.8.00
VOLTAGE
LV
EXAMPLE:-LVNBS/250-MOO = LV Normal bridge, strain, 2x50mm ABC to Moon mains
NBS = Normal Bridge Strain
NBT = Normal Bridge Termination
BRIDGE TYPE BRIDGE CONDUCTOR
250 = 2x50mm ABC
450 = 4x50mm ABC
295 = 2x95mm ABC
495 = 4x95mm ABC
LIB = Libra 7/3.0 AAC
MAR = Mars 7/3.75 AAC
MOO = Moon 7/4.75 AAC
PLU = Pluto 19/3.75 AAC
MAINS
LV NB S/250-MOO
VOLTAGE
LV
EXAMPLE:-LVNBS3/LIB-MOO = LV Normal bridge,strain, 3 phase Libra to Moon mains
BRIDGE TYPE
NBS = Normal Bridge Strain
PHASES
1 = Single
2 = Two
3 = Three
BRIDGE CONDUCTOR
LIB = Libra 7/3.0 AACMAR = Mars 7/3.75 AAC
MOO = Moon 7/4.75 AAC
PLU = Pluto 19/3.75 AAC
MAINS
B 15.4.02
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NORMAL BRIDGE LVABC - CONSTRUCTION CODE
NORMAL BRIDGE OPEN WIRE - CONSTRUCTION CODE
CONSTRUCTION CODE GUIDE
detail drawings in this manual.
appears on relevant construction
Code shown within dashed box
A
detail drawings in this manual.
appears on relevant construction
Code shown within dashed box
A
HEL
IOD
= Helium 7/3.75 AAAC
= Iodine 7/4.75 AAAC
FLU = Fluorine 7/3.0 AAAC
NEO = Neon 19/3.75 AAAC
CHL = Chlorine 7/2.5 AAAC
NBT = Normal Bridge
Termination
LIB = Libra 7/3.0 AACMAR = Mars 7/3.75 AAC
MOO = Moon 7/4.75 AAC
PLU = Pluto 19/3.75 AAC
HEL
IOD
= Helium 7/3.75 AAAC
= Iodine 7/4.75 AAAC
FLU = Fluorine 7/3.0 AAAC
NEO = Neon 19/3.75 AAAC
CHL = Chlorine 7/2.5 AAAC
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MATERIAL
ASSY DESCRIPTION
QTY
21-1
22-1
23-1
1. All metalwork that passes through or into wood shall
be greased for the entire length that may come into
contact with the wood.
3. For wood pole attachments and foundations refer to
4. Refer to L.V. construction drawing 1022 or 1023
for bridging arrangements.
2. After tightening each nut on its bolt, the thread
immediately behind the nut shall be burred to
effectively prevent loosening of the nut.
Construction Practices.
5. Painted side of crossarm is to be the top
surface when fitted.
LVP
1 Phase 2 Phase
LVP LVP
3 Phase
111
1 1 1
432
1 1 1
Pin L.V. to X-Arm
Brace double to LV x-arm
(100) and wood pole
Crossarm (100) LV single
to wood pole
00
150
300
400
1150 Working steps
T-off position LVABC
Stay position
Assy 22-1
Assy 21-1
Assy 23-1
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NOTES:
3. For wood pole attachments and foundations refer to
4. Refer to L.V. construction drawing 1022 or 1023
for bridging arrangements.
contact with the wood.
be greased for the entire length that may come into
1. All metalwork that passes through or into wood shall
effectively prevent loosening of the nut.
immediately behind the nut shall be burred to
2. After tightening each nut on its bolt, the thread
Construction Practices.
surface when fitted.
5. Painted side of crossarm is to be the top
00
150
300
400
700
1150Working steps
T-off position LVABC
Stay position
B 29.1.02
E
TERMINATION
Construction Type
LVT
C 28.7.03
D 17.11.11
MATERIAL
ASSY DESCRIPTION
QTY
21-2
22-2
153-5 Crossarm Predrilled 2400x150x100
1
1
2
1 1
3
1
1
1 Phase2 Phase
1
4
1
1
3 Phase
21-3 Crossarm (125) LV single to wood pole
21-2 or 3
Assy Selection
24-10 or 11
Assy Selection
LVT LVT LVT
f
f
f
2015-5 Crossarm Composite Fibre 2400x125x125
150
(Composite only) 125
C. Avenell
C. Noel
and wood pole
Brace double to LV x-arm (125/150)
use Assy 24-5 or 6
To upgrade to strain
and position as shown.
erect additional shackle straps
For future mains extension,
24-1
24-2
Termination LV to single (100) x-arm
Termination LV to single (125) x-arm
2015-5
153-5 or
Assy Selection
Crossarm (150) LV single to wood pole
E 4.5.12
Assy 22-2
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NOTES:
5. Mounting position for LVABC Switch/Fuse (If req’d)
Refer Switches Drawing 1162
3. For wood pole attachments and foundations refer to
4. Refer to L.V. construction drawing 1022 or 1023
for bridging arrangements.
6. Painted side of crossarm is to be the top
contact with the wood.
be greased for the entire length that may come into
1. All metalwork that passes through or into wood shall
effectively prevent loosening of the nut.
immediately behind the nut shall be burred to
2. After tightening each nut on its bolt, the thread
Construction Practices.
surface when fitted.
MATERIAL
ASSY DESCRIPTION
QTY
21-2
22-2
24-10
153-5 Crossarm Predrilled 2400x150x100
1
1
2
1 1
3
1
1
1 Phase
LVS LVS
2 Phase 00
150
300
400
500
700
1150 Working steps
Switch/fuse position
T-Off position LVABC
Stay position
F
STRAIN
LVS
Construction Type
C 31.1.03
1
4
1
1
LVS
3 Phase
D 28.7.03
Refer Note 5.
E 17.11.11
21-2 or 3
Assy Selection
f
f
24-10 or 11
Assy Selection
f
f
21-3 Crossarm (125) LV single to wood pole
24-11
Strain LV to single (100) x-arm
Strain LV to single (125) x-arm
C. Avenell
C. Noel
150
(Composite only) 125
2015-5 Crossarm Composite Fibre 2400x125x125
and wood pole
Brace double to LV x-arm (125/150)
2015-5
153-5 or
Assy Selection
Crossarm (150) LV single to wood pole
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150
300
650
1150
Assy 21-1
Assy 22-5
Assy 23-1
400
1 1 1
1 1 1
100
Construction Type
effectively prevent loosening of the nut.
immediately behind the nut shall be burred to
2. After tightening each nut on its bolt, the thread
contact with the wood.
be greased for the entire length that may come into
1. All metalwork that passes through or into wood shall
NOTES:
CANTILEVER INTERMEDIATE CONSTRUCTION
4. Kick end of crossarm up 50mm during construction.
Pin LV to Crossarm
cantilever inter 2700x100x100
Crossarm composite fibre
to wood pole
Crossarm LV single (100)
1Ø 2Ø 3Ø
2 3 4
1 1 1crossarm (100)
Brace single to composite Stay Position
T-off position LVABC
additional circuits
Only required with
Working Steps
Assy 301-1
Refer note 4
LVCP
MATERIAL
ASSY DESCRIPTIONQTY
21-1
23-1
301-1
22-5
100
Construction Practices.
3. For wood pole attachments and foundations refer to
Use only for clearance to structure remediation
5. Not to be used for new constructions.
50
7/0.064, 7/0.080 and 7/0.104 and equivalent conductors.
6. A maximum span of 100m apply’s to Libra, Moon, Pluto,
provide the maximum conductor clearance from the structure / building.
7. For single phase constructions use the 2 insulator positions that
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150
300
700
1150
Assy 21-1
Assy 22-5
Assy 79-3
400
1 1 1
1 1 1
100
Construction Type
cantilever inter 2700x100x100
Crossarm composite fibre
to wood pole
Crossarm LV single (100)
1Ø 2Ø 3Ø
2 3 4
1 1 1crossarm (100)
Brace single to composite Stay Position
T-off position LVABC
additional circuits
Only required with
Working Steps
Assy 301-1
Refer note 5
03 2051 12051
CANTILEVER ANGLE CONSTRUCTION
Shackle to LV crossarm
=
=
Note 4
Refer
DESCRIPTIONQTY
ASSY
MATERIAL
21-1
79-3
301-1
LVCA
22-5
effectively prevent loosening of the nut.
immediately behind the nut shall be burred to
2. After tightening each nut on its bolt, the thread
contact with the wood.
be greased for the entire length that may come into
1. All metalwork that passes through or into wood shall
NOTES:
5. Kick end of crossarm up 50mm during construction.
Construction Practices.
3. For wood pole attachments and foundations refer to
Use only for clearance to structure remediation.
6. Not to be used for new constructions.
100
50
4. Mount crossarm on bisect.
7/0.064, 7/0.080, 7/0.104 and equivalent conductors.
7. A maximum span of 100m apply’s to Libra, Moon, Pluto,
provide the maximum conductor clearance from the structure / building.
8. For single phase constructions use the 2 insulator positions that
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MATERIAL - NORMAL BRIDGE - TERMINATION ABC/ABC
ASSY
18-10
DESCRIPTIONQTY
MATERIAL - NORMAL BRIDGE - TERMINATION ABC/OPEN WIRE
ASSY
20-1 or 2
20-3
DESCRIPTIONQTY
MATERIAL - NORMAL BRIDGE - STRAIN ABC/ABC
ASSY DESCRIPTIONQTY
99-1 or 3
NORMAL BRIDGE - STRAIN ABC/ABC
NORMAL BRIDGE - TERMINATION ABC/ABC
NORMAL BRIDGE - TERMINATION ABC/OPEN WIRE
C
B 14.2.02
LVNB
C. Avenell
C. Noel
C 11.10.17
Connector IPC
1 Phase
2
3 Phase
4
Connector Al/IPC
Connector Cu/IPC
ABC ABC
Sleeve full tension preinsulated compression 2
1 Phase 3 Phase
4
Assy Selection
99-1 and 3
NOTES:
1. Bridges to be made using strung conductor.
2. Use compression sleeve on Neutral joints where possible.
3. All bridging within 3km of the coast on the neutral mains conductor must be double clamped.
ABC AND OPEN WIRE
NORMAL BRIDGING ARRANGEMENT
L.V. CONSTRUCTION
OPEN WIR
E
ABC
Construction Type
ABC
ABC
1 Phase 3 Phase
42
Refer Note 3
Assy 18-10
Refer note 3
20-1 to 3
Assy Selection
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NORMAL BRIDGE - STRAIN
MATERIAL - NORMAL BRIDGE - STRAIN
ASSY
87-1 to 12
88-1 to 7
90-1 to 13
27-15
DESCRIPTIONQTY
QTY
MATERIAL - NORMAL BRIDGE - TERMINATION
DESCRIPTIONASSY
87-1 to 12
88-1 to 7
27-15
LVNB
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2. Use compression sleeve on Neutral joints where possible.
1. Bridges to be made using strung conductor.
NOTES:
PHASE
Assy 27-15Assy 27-15
NEUTRAL
Construction Type
L.V. CONSTRUCTION
NORMAL BRIDGING ARRANGEMENT
OPEN WIRE MAINS
Assy 27-15Connector P.G. Al/steel/Cu-Cu
Connector P.G. Al/steel-Al/steel
Conduit PVC Flexible - 25mm
Connector P.G. Al/steel/Cu-Cu
Connector P.G. Al/steel-Al/steel
Sleeve non tension compression
Conduit PVC Flexible - 25mm
1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase
432
AR AR AR
3 Phase2 Phase1 Phase
1 2 3
111
AR AR AR
Refer note 3
88-1 to 7
87-1 to 12 or
Assembly Selection
Refer note 3
88-1 to 7
87-1 to 12 or
Assy Selection
3. All bridging within 3km of the coast on the neutral mains conductor must be double clamped.
90-1 to 13
Assy Selection
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MATERIAL - JUMPER BRIDGE - INTERMEDIATE ABC/ABC
ASSY DESCRIPTIONQTY
18-10
MATERIAL - JUMPER BRIDGE - INTERMEDIATE ABC/OPEN WIRE
ASSY
20-1 or 2
20-3
18-10
DESCRIPTIONQTY
MATERIAL - JUMPER BRIDGE - INTERMEDIATE OPEN WIRE/OPEN WIRE
ASSY
87-1 to 12
88-1 to 7
27-15
DESCRIPTIONQTY
JUMPER BRIDGE - OPEN WIRE/OPEN WIRE
JUMPER BRIDGE - ABC/OPEN WIRE
JUMPER BRIDGE - ABC/ABC
C
B 14.2.02
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1. Bridges to be made using strung conductor.NOTES:
Assy 27-15
OPEN WIRE
OPEN WIR
E
Construction Type
Assy 18-10
ABC
OPEN WIR
E
ABC
ABC
L.V. CONSTRUCTION
JUMPER BRIDGING ARRANGEMENT
ABC AND OPEN WIRE
Connector IPC
Connector Al/IPC
Connector Cu/IPC
Connector IPC
Connector P.G. Al/steel/Cu-Cu
Connector P.G. Al/steel-Al/steel
Conduit PVC Flexible 25mm AR AR
84
1 Phase 3 Phase
1 Phase 3 Phase
42
2 4
1 Phase 3 Phase
84 Refer note 2
Assy 18-10
Refer note 2
88-1 to 7
87-1 to 12 or
Assembly Selection
Refer note 2
88-1 to 7
87-1 to 12 or
Assembly Selection
2. All bridging within 3km of the coast on the neutral mains conductor must be double clamped.
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