2.3Cut the phase cores to the appropriate length.
Cores of Cable X should be 33" (838 mm) when measured from the cable jacket end or 31 1/2"
(800 mm) when measured from end of the armor.
Cores of Cable Y should be 25" (635 mm) when measured from the cable jacket end or 23 1/2"
(597 mm) when measured from end of the armor.
2.4Bind the metallic shields of both Cable X and Cable Y cores with a copper tape strip at a point
11 1/2" (292 mm) from the end of each conductor.
Remove the metallic shields to the copper tape binding.
If the phase cores are individually jacketed, remove the individual jackets a distance of 15" (381 mm) from the end of each conductor.
2.5Remove cable
a distance of 8 1/2" (216 mm) from the end of each conductor.
Note: Cables must be within Insulation O.D. range of the splice kit.
2.6Remove cable insulation from conductors ends of both Cable X and Cable Y.
Remove cable insulation for 1/2 connector length plus an allowance * for increases in connector length due to crimping. Insulation removal length shall not exceed 3 1/4" (83 mm) from conductor end.
Do not install connectors now.
*Note: This assumes that the installer has determined the increased length of an aluminum connector crimped with a specific tool and die.
Aluminum | Typical Growth |
Connector Size | allowance per end |
1/0 AWG | 1/8" (3 mm) |
2/0 AWG | 1/8" (3 mm) |
3/0 AWG | 1/8" (3 mm) |
4/0 AWG | 1/4" (6 mm) |
250 kcmil | 1/4" (6 mm) |
350 kcmil | 1/4" (6 mm) |
Notes: 1. Copper connectors do not require a length change allowance.
2.Maximum aluminum connector crimped length allowed is 6.50" (165 mm).
Cable X 33" (838 mm)
Cable Y 25" (635 mm)
copper
tape strips
11 1/2" (292 mm)
8 1/2" (216 mm)
field determine
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