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1. Introduction
The scope of electrical work in a building is concerned with the supply of high or low voltage
electricity distribution from HV / LVMDP to sub-distribution panels to equipment and accessories.
And also changing the voltage from high voltage to medium to low voltage.

2. Purpose
This procedure purposed to regulate the rules and steps for implementing the pulling and
termination of the electric cable until cable testing.

3. Scope
This method includes:
3.1 Pulling Cable Procudure
3.2 Termination Cable Procedure
3.3 Cable Testing Procedure
3.4 Electrical Safety
4. Related Document
SPLN
PUIL – 2000
IEC
IEEE.43

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5. Cable Pulling Prosedure

Cable pulling is one of the activities in a project that purpose to remove and pull the cable
from the drum cable. In carrying out the cable pulling, proper preparation and procedures are
needed to avoid undesirable things such as cable damage and work accidents. The preparation
and procedure for cable pulling certainly varies from project to project. This article will explain
the cable pulling procedure in general.
5.1 Preparation Cable pulling
Before starting the cable pulling work activities, there are several things that need to be done and
prepared :
1. Installation of cable tray / ladder has been installed according to the layout drawing.
2. Plot cable layout plan: to determine and calculate the actual cable length in the field.
3. Visually checking the condition of the cable that has been removed from the packing.
The following should be considered in visual checking the cable
- Tag name cable size and cable quantity according to the cable and drum schedule so
there is no cable retraction error
4. Preparation of equipment used
- Tools used for cutting wires: hacksaw, cutting pliers, and cutting
- Jack cable drum
- Roller cable
- Safety equipments

5.2 Cable Pulling

Preparation of cable pulling has been completed the next step is to pull the cable. In the
cable Pulling there are steps and rules that must be done, as follows;
1. During the cable pulling process, it must be noted that the cable does not get a large pull
and there is no friction with other objects that can damage the cable construction (and if
needed it can be placed on a smoothly rotating roller). In cable pulling, care must be
taken to bend the cable radius (according to the construction and dimensions / diameter
of the cable), etc.

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2. Installation must be neat or may not overlap (must be tied), according to the
construction / dimensions of the cable, where for large sizes bound using clamp-clamp,
while for small cables can use plastic ties.
3. Labeling from both sides of the cable must be clear (Labeling and Marking), this is to
avoid errors in wiring or termination.
4. If there are several types of cables in the line, then the higher voltage cable must be in
the deeper, and so on.
5. Vertical cabling in an open manner must be through a ladder cable or cable tray or racks
that are firmly / firmly installed both in steel structure / construction or in civil
construction (Concrete / Walls) or their construction can use supports with at welding or
by mounting the spacer / dyna bolt, etc.
6. Installation on the crossing of the road, the absolute cable must be placed in protective
material (Pipe / Conduit, etc.) that can reduce the force that occurs on it and can protect
the cable construction, planted at a certain depth or placed in reinforced concrete
channels that must be strong to bear the burden on it.
7. Installation of cables under / in the ground directly in order to note the minimum depth
in accordance with the type of voltage of the cable and above it must be installed markers
(to determine the cable path).

6. Cable Temination
Termination is the electrical and physical connection from one end of the cable to another
device or other cable. In carrying out termination work there are a number of rules that must be
considered in the termination process, as follows.
1. Preparation of tools, materials, and accessories for the termination work process (cutter /
razor blade, pliers cream, torque wrench, gland, heat tube, vinily, skun, name tag, etc.)
2. Measure the length of the cable to be inserted into the cable terminal box
3. Peel the cable jacket inside the cable terminal box.
4. Peel the core insulation of the heat tube input cable and attach the skun cable by using
pliers crimping. Shrinkage of the heat tube by burning. After that, put the name tag on
the cable so it is not confused.

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7. Cable Testing
The cable that has been pulled / held has finished to be tested. The purpose of this test is to
determine the quality of the cable before connection is made with the device. Cable testing must
be done with rules and rules that have been determined. there are some technical cable testing
that is;
1. Continuity test
2. Insulation test
3. Phasing test
4. Earth resistance test.
5. High Voltage Test.

7.1 Continuity test.

A continuity test is an important test in determining the damaged components or
broken conductors in a circuit. It can also help in determining if the soldering is good, if the
resistance is too high for flow of current or if the electrical wire is broken between two
points. A continuity test can also help in verifying or reverse-engineering an electrical
circuit or connection.
The most common and basic way of performing a continuity test is with the help of a
resistance tester (any simple Multimeter with this function will do). This is because the
resistance of conductors between the two ends is usually very small (less than 100 ohm).
Continuity tester has two leads connected to a small battery, and when you touch the
leads together to complete the circuit, the meter should register 0 resistance or if you have a
dedicated continuity tester, the light should come on. If you’re using a digital multimeter,
the device may also beep.
This method is used for testing continuity is an easy and reliable way to determine
whether a switch or outlet has internal damage. If you’re using a multimeter, set it to the
“Continuity” function, or select a midrange resistance setting, in ohms. 

1. Turn Off the Breaker That Controls the Circuit.

The power needs to be off when testing continuity. Verify that no electricity is flowing
by using a noncontact circuit tester.

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2. Check the Tester 

Check the tester by putting the leads together and ensuring that the device lights up,
beeps or registers 0 ohms of resistance. 
3. Touch Lead to Terminal
Touch one lead on one of the hot terminals of the device, identified by a brass screw .
4. Touch Other Lead to Terminal
Place the other lead on any other terminal except the green ground terminal. If the
tester lights up, beeps or shows 0 resistance, it means that electricity can flow freely
between those terminals, and in most cases, that means that the device is good. If the
device is a switch, the tester should go off and on when you flip the switch. You can
use this technique to check appliance switches, thermostats and fuses. Be sure the
power is off, then touch the leads to the terminals of the device in question.

7.2 Insuation Test

Insulation resistance testing is carried out to determine the condition of the insulation
of an electrical equipment for safe operation of the next tool. The test should be carried out
regularly (periodically) so as to obtain a graph of the condition of the isolation of the
equipment from time to time so that it can know the rate of damage and can prevent sudden
damage to the tool.
Measurement of resistance for electrical equipment can be used megger, which
operation is when the supply of electrical circuits does not work or does not flow electric
current. In general, insulation materials used as protectors in power lines or as part isolators
with other parts must meet the requirements that must be determined. Price of insulation
prisoners
between two wire lines in electrical equipment of at least 1000 x For example the voltage
used is 380 V, then the magnitude of the minimum insulation resistance of: 1000 x 380 =
380,000 Ohms or 380 Kohm. This means that the current released in the insulation
resistance is 1 mA / V. If the measurement results are lower than the minimum requirements
specified, then the channel / wire is not good and cannot be justified if used. When
measuring resistance using a direct current (DC) voltage of 100 V or more, it is necessary to
conduct a fairly large current in the insulation resistance. In addition to determining the
insulation decision, a high voltage value measure is also to determine the strength of the
insulating material from the channel to be used.

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Because the insulation materials used are quite good and have high insulation resistance,
but there are still places where the insulation layer is weak, it is necessary to take
measurements.

From the results of insulation resistance testing, the degradation of values obtained
from the test results indicates the following matters:
1. Swelling, cracking, separation, discoloration as an indication of aging due to heat
(thermal)
2. The emergence of contamination on the surface of the coil and the connection surface
3. occurrence of partial discharges and corona / corrosion
4. The existence of loose bolts, bending etc.
5. Shaking the buffer / coil holder due to mechanical vibrations / vibration (usually on
the buffer and coil holder on the transformer)
Following is the insulation test, test guide for applied dc voltage and equipment voltage
rating based on IEEE standard No. 43.

Table 1. Voltage rating for insulation testing

Before using the insulation resistance testing tool, the following steps need to be carried out:

1. Check the battery condition megger/insulation tester.

2. Connect the free megger test probes to any two conductors required to be tested

3. With all the appliance connected or the two ends of the conductors shorted and all
Switches. switched ON the reading shown on the megger should be zero. If the reading
shows infinity then there is an open circuit. The fault should be traced and rectified.
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4. For cables, the extreme ends of any two phase is shorted and when the test is conducted
the reading should be zero if the meter reads infinity or some value of mega ohms then
there is a fault in the cable and it should be rectified. Same procedure shall be repeated
for other 3 conductors of the cable

Picture 1. Insulation Resistance Cable Testing

7.3 Phasing test

The correct phasing of all LV circuits must be checked at all positions where the LV
cable is terminated to the base of the fuse and where each LV cable is run from point to
point. This test must be carried out with instruments designed for this purpose. 240 Volt
power frequency voltage is not acceptable for this test. Neutral conductors must be
connected to the earth's peg for this test.

7.4 Earth Resistance Test

In any overhead or underground network, earth resistance at any point along the LV
feeder is to have a maximum resistance of 10 ohms before connecting to the existing
network.
In any overhead or underground network, the overall resistance to the earth must be less
than 1 ohm before connecting to the existing network.

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7.5 High Voltage Tests

High voltage tests (also called dielectric strength tests or hypotheses tests) can be
done in AC or DC. If a high voltage test is made in DC, then combined with insulation; if a
high voltage test is made in AC, then, this then, is more stressful for the sample and is made
according to the sketch below.
Measurement of high voltage tests under alternating current is carried out using
alternating voltage (50Hz) which can be adjusted up to 50V to 1,500V which is effective. As
with direct current, the high voltage test detects a sudden increase in current to the
programmed threshold.
Short circuit tests are maintained by default. The ride time is more than 500 ms and
the application time is at least one period.
Warning: High voltage tests under alternating current are punished by the capacitive value
of the equipment under test. It must be remembered that the generator power is limited to
5 mA.
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