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3M Cold Shrink QS-III Splice Kit 5415A-4/0-CU, CN and JCN Cable, 15 kV, 4/0 AWG, 1/case Operating instructions

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3M
™
Cold Shrink Splice Kit QS-III
5415A
for Jacketed Concentric Neutral (JCN) and
Concentric Neutral Cable
Instructions
IEEE Std. 404
15 kV Class
150 kV BIL
CAUTION
Working around energized systems may cause serious injury or death. Installation should
be performed by personnel familiar with good safety practice in handling electrical
equipment. De-energize and ground all electrical systems before installing product.
Kit Selection Table
Kit Number Cable Insulation O.D. Range Conductor Size Range
5415A
0.64" to 1.01"
(16,3 to 25,7 mm)
2 - 4/0 AWG*
(35–95 mm
2
)
* Splices (including size transitions) can be made to smaller or larger conductors (but larger conductors may require special neutral
handling), provided both cables are within the Insulation O.D. Range and the connector meets the dimensional requirements
shownbelow.
Connector Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Inches (mm) Maximum Inches (mm)
Outside Diameter 0.40" (10,2 mm) 1.10" (28 mm)
Length
Aluminum (Al/Cu) Compression
—
4.50" (114 mm)
Length
Copper Compression and 3M
™
Shearbolt Connector
QCI 2-250
—
5.00" (127 mm)
October2010
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1.0 Kit Contents
a. 3M
™
ColdShrinkSpliceBody5415A(1ea.)
b. ColdShrinkJacketingTube(1ea.)
c. ColdShrinkAdapterTube(2ea.)
d. RedCompoundTubes(non-siliconegrease)(2ea.)
e. Scotch
®
MasticSealingStrips2230,6"length(6ea.)
f. Scotch
®
RubberMasticTape2228Rolls,2"x36"(2ea.)
g. NeutralPad(1ea.)
h. 3M
™
CableCleaningPadsCC-3(1ea.)
i. CablePreparationTemplate(1ea.)
j. InstructionBooklet(1ea.)
Note: Donotuseknivestoopenplasticbags.
Note: Connectornotshown,butifincluded,itisindicatedonthepackaginglabel.
Note: Kitscontains0,1or2ofitem“C,”ColdShrinkAdapterTube,asneededperconductorsize.
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2.0 Prepare Cables
2.1 Checktobesurethecablefitswithinthekitrangesasshownonthecoverpage.
2.2 Preparecablesaccordingtostandardprocedures.Refertotemplateprovidedorillustrationbelowforproper
dimensions.Additional distance is required on one cable to provide extra neutral wire length for
connecting the neutrals.(Figure1).
6 3/4"
(171 mm)
11 1/4"
(286 mm)
Cable Jacket
Semi-Con
Insulation
Neutral Wires
Allow for extra
neutral wire length
on one cable
6 3/4"
(171 mm)
11 1/4"
(286 mm)
Binding Wire
Semi-Con
Insulation
Neutral Wires
Allow for extra
neutral wire length
on one cable
Jacketed Concentric Neutral (JCN)
Concentric Neutral (CN)
Figure1
Note: CablesmustbewithintheinsulationO.D.rangeofthesplicekitandtheconnectormustmeetthe
dimensionalrequirementsshownonthefrontpage.
2.3 For JCN or CN splices with exposed neutral connections: Carefullybendtheneutralwiresbackoverthe
edgeofthecablejackets(JCN)orbindingwireortape(CN).Pressthemagainstthecableandtemporarily
secure/covertheendofthewireswithvinyltape(Figure2).
Secure with vinyl tape
Figure2
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2.4 For CN to JCN transition splices or CN splices with covered neutral connections (as shown below):
2.4.1 Cleancablesemi-conasshown(Figure3).Do not use cable cleaning solvent.
Binding Wire
Folded Back
Neutral Wires
Semi-Con
Clean
Figure3
2.4.2 Placeastripofmasticaroundcablesemi-connexttoneutralbinder.Foldneutralsintomasticandplace
anotherbinderwireontheothersideofthemastic(Figure4).
Binding Wire
Mastic Strip
Binding Wire
Figure4
2.4.3 Wraptwoadditionalstripsofmasticoverthefirstoneandcoverwithtwohalflappedlayersofvinyl
tape(Figure5).
2 additional Mastic Strips covered with
2 layers vinyl tape
Figure5
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2.4.4 Foldneutralsovermasticsealandtemporarilysecureendswithvinyltape(Figure6).
Secure folded-back neutral
wires with vinyl tape
Figure6
Note: Jacketingisnotoptional.Coldshrinkjacketingtubemustbeinstalled.
2.5 Cleanorcovercablejacketifnecessary,forcoldshrinkparkingposition.Slidejacketingtubeontoonecable
end.Slidesplicebodyontooppositecable,loosecoreendfirst.Forsizetransitions,parkspliceonsmallercable
(Figure7).
Loose Core End
Splice Body
Jacketing Tube
Figure7
Note: Ifspaceislimited,thejacketingtubeandsplicebodycanbeputonthecablestackedinsideeachother.
3.0 Install Connector
Note: Ifusingacrimp-typeconnector,gotostep3.3.
3.1 If using a 3M
™
Shearbolt Connector QCI 2-250, refertotheinstructionsincludedwiththeconnectorfor
insulationcut-backdimension.Insulationremovallengthshallnotexceed21/2"(64mm)fromconductorend
(Figure8).
Refer to connector instructions for dimensions
Figure8
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3.2 Install3M
™
ShearboltConnectorQCI2-250accordingtotheinstructionsincludedwiththeconnector
(Figure9).
Connector
Shearbolt
Figure9
Gotosection4.0“InstallSplice.”
3.3 If using a crimp type connector, 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21/2"(64mm)from
conductorend.Do not install connector now (Figure10).
*Note: Thisassumesthattheinstallerhasdeterminedtheincreasedlengthofanaluminumconnectorcrimped
withaspecifictoolanddie.
Aluminum (Al/Cu) Crimp Connector Growth Chart
Conductor Size Typical growth allowance (per end)
2 - 3/0 AWG 1/8" (3 mm)
4/0 AWG 1/4" (6 mm)
Note: 1)Copperconnectorsdonotrequirealengthchangeallowance.
2)Maximumaluminumconnectorcrimpedlengthallowedis5.0"(127mm).
One-half connector length
+ growth allowance*
Figure10
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3.4 For 2 through 1/0 AWG copper connectors, 2 and 1 AWG aluminum connectors, or connectors with an
O.D. between 0.40–0.55" (10,2–14,0 mm): SlidethecoldshrinkadaptertubewiththeWHITE COREonto
theinsulationwiththeloosecoreribbonendgoingonfirst,awayfromthecableend.
For 2/0 through 4/0 AWG copper connectors or connectors with an O.D. between 0.50–0.64" (12,7–16,3
mm): SlidethecoldshrinkadaptertubewiththeRED COREontotheinsulationwiththeloosecoreribbon
endgoingonfirst,awayfromthecableend.
Cold Shrink Adapter Tube
Loose Core End
Figure11
3.5 Installconnector.Seetable(oncover)forproperconnectordimensions.(Forstandard3M
™
Connectors,refer
totableattheendofthisinstructionforcrimpinginformation).Removeanyexcessoxidationinhibitorfrom
connectorendsifaluminumconnectorisused.Filesharpconnectorflashingifnecessary,takingcaretoremove
allmetalfilingsfromsplicearea(Figure12).
Connector
Figure12
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4.0 Install Splice
4.1 Applyatapemarkertosemi-coninsulationshieldoncablewhichdoesnotcontainsplice.Measure81/2"
(216mm)fromcenterofconnector(Figure13).
Tape Marker
Semi-con
8 1/2"
(216 mm)
Figure13
4.2 If using cold shrink adapter tube:Positionadaptertubeovertheconnector.Shrinkadapternearcenterof
connectorbypullingandunwindingtheloosecoreendinacounter-clockwisedirection(Figure14).
Cold shrink adapter tube
Figure14
4.3 Cleancablesusingstandardpractice:
a.Donotallowsolventorabrasivetocontactthecablesemi-conductiveinsulationshield.
b.Donotreducecableinsulationdiameterbelow0.64"(16,3mm)specifiedforthesplice.
c.Theinsulationsurfacemustberound,smoothandfreeofcuts/voids.Sandingmaybenecessary,finish
sandingshouldbedonewitha300gritorhigherelectricalgradeabrasive.
d.Makecertainthatthecableinsulationissmooth,cleananddrybeforecontinuing.
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4.4 Applyredcompoundoncableinsulations,makingcertaintofillinedgeofcablesemi-con.Do not use
silicone grease(Figure15).
Apply Red
Compound
Apply Red
Compound
Fill semi-con step Fill semi-con step
Figure15
4.5 Positionthesplicebodyoverconnectorarea,aligningendofthesplicebody(notthecore)atthecenter
ofthetapemarker.Slowlystarttoremovethesplicecorebypullingandunwindingtheloosecoreend
counterclockwise,allowingonly¼"(6mm)ofthesplicetoshrinkontothetapemarker.Carefullyslidethe
splicebodyoffthetapemarkerbypullingandtwistinguntiltheentiretapemarkerisexposed.Continue
removingthecoretocompletethesplicebodyinstallation(Figure16).
Note: Thesplicebodyendsmustoverlapontothesemi-conofeachcablebyatleast1/2"(13mm).
Note: Donotpushthesplicebodytowardthetapemarkerasthismaycausetheendtorollunder.Iftheend
doesrollunder,DONOTusesharp-edgedtoolstopullitoutasthiscouldcutanddamagethesplice.
Unwind Counter-clockwise
Align splice body with tape marker
Figure16
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5.0 Connect Neutral Wires for JCN Splices
5.1 For bundled neutrals using neutral pad:
5.1.1 Centerneutralpadonsplicebody.Removetemporaryvinyltapefromneutralwiresandconnectwith
aninlinecompressionconnector(crimpsleeve).Routeneutralsandconnectorovertheneutralpad
(Figure17).
Neutral Pad
Crimp Sleeve
Bundled Neutral Wires
Splice Body
Figure17
5.1.2 Applytwowrapsofvinyltapearoundeachendoftheneutralpadandovertheconnector(Figure18).
Vinyl Tape
Figure18
Gotostep6.0“Grounding(Optional)forJCNSplices.”
5.2 For neutrals evenly spaced around splice body:
5.2.1 Centerneutralpadonsplicebody.Routeneutralseitherstraightorconcentricallyaroundsplicebody
andsecureusingvinyltape(Figure19).
Vinyl Tape Vinyl Tape
Vinyl Tape
Splice Body
Neutral Wires
Neutral Pad
Figure19
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5.2.2 Useapieceofcablejacket,removedduringcablepreparation,tocoverandprotectexposedcable
semi-conundertheareawheretheneutraland/orgroundconnectionwillbemade.Securewithtape.
Ensurethatthecablejacketpiecedoesnottouchthesplicebody(Figure20).
Note: Ifgroundingsplice,leavesufficientneutralwirelengthtoallowforagroundwireconnectionnextto
cablejacketormakebothneutralandgroundconnectionsusingasingleconnector.
5.2.3 Connectneutralsusingasuitablecompressionconnector("INLINE","C",or"H"type)between
jacketendandreducedsplicediameter.Keepconnectorprofileaslowaspossible.Crimpconnector
followingtheconnectormanufacturer'srecommendation(Figure20).
Splice Body
Neutral Connection
Area for ground connection
Piece of Cable Jacket
Figure20
6.0 Grounding (Optional) for JCN Splices
Note: Usetheseinstructionsifcircuitgroundingisrequiredatthislocation.
6.1 Connectagroundwiretotheneutrals,intheareawherethesplicediameterisreduced.Toprotectthecable
semicon,placeapieceofcablejacket(removedduringthecablepreparation)underthegroundconnector.
Ensurethatthecablejacketpiecedoesnottouchthesplicebody.Keepconnectorprofileaslowaspossible.
ForC-TaporH-Tapconnectors,positionflatagainstthecable(Figure21).
Ground Wire
Connector
Bundled Neutrals
Ground Wire
Connector
Neutral Connector
Piece of cable jacket Piece of cable jacket
Ground Wire Connection
for Bundled Neutrals
Ground Wire Connection
for Non-bundled Neutrals
Figure21
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6.2 Cutonemasticsealingstripintotwoequalpieces.Placeonepieceonthecablejacketcenteredunderthe
groundwire,nearthejacketend.Rollthetworemainingfulllengthmasticstripsintosmallrolls.Placeone
rolloneachsideofthegroundwire(Figure22).
Ground Wire
Rolled Mastic
Half Mastic Strip
Cable Jacket
Ground Wire
Rolled Mastic
Half Mastic Strip
Figure22
6.3 Placetheotherhalfmasticstripovergroundwireandtworolls.Pressthemasticaroundthegroundwireand
tothecablejacket.Overwraptheconnectorswithvinyltape(Figure23).
Second Half Mastic Strip
Vinyl tape over connector
Figure23
7.0 Install Jacket for JCN Splices
Note: Jacketingisnotoptional.
7.1 Applyonerollofslightlystretchedrubbermastictapearoundeachjacketend(tackysidetowardcable).If
groundwireisconnected,applytapeovermasticsealingstrips.Stretchandtearofftheendoftherubber
masticasshown.
Stretch and tear off last 1–2"
(25–50 mm) of rubber mastic
Rubber Mastic Rubber Mastic
Figure24
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For JCN to JCN Splices
7.2 Begintoinstallthecoldshrinktubebycompletelycoveringtherubbermastic,andslowlypullingand
unwindingtheinnercorecounterclockwisetowardthesplicebody.Theoutercoreshouldremainrelatively
stationarywhileunwindingtheinnercore.Iftheoutercorebeginstomovetowardsthefirstmasticseal,
gentlypulltheoutercoreandjacketingtubetowardsthesecondmasticsealandcontinueunwindingthe
innercore(Figure25).
Unwind Counter-clockwise
Figure25
7.3 Continuetoinstallthecoldshrinktubeovertherubbermasticontheothercablebyslowlypullingand
unwindingtheoutercorecounterclockwise.Thisportionofthecoldshrinktubeinstallsdifferentlythan
typicalcoldshrinkproductsinthatasthetubeshrinks,theendrollsunder.Thetubemayneedaslightpush
togetoverthesecondmasticseal(Figure26).
Unwind Counter-clockwise
Figure26
Note: Inapplicationswherethespliceisregularlyexposedtohighlevelsofultra-violetradiation
(i.e.directsunlight),wraptwohalf-lappedlayersofScotch
®
Super33+
™
VinylElectricalTapeor
ScotchVinylElectricalTapeSuper88overthere-jacketingtubes.
Note: Connectoptionalgrounding.
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8.0 Connect Neutral Wires for CN Splices
8.1 For splices with exposed neutral connections:
8.1.1 Applyamasticstriparoundthesemi-conjacketofeachcableatthelocationwhereneutralwiresare
bentback(Figure27).
Binding Wire
Folded Back
Neutral Wires
Semi-Con
Mastic Strip
Figure27
8.1.2 Runtwosolidbarewiresacrossthespliceandpressthemintothemasticonbothcables.Leave
10"–12"(250–300mm)ofextrawirepasteachmastic(Figure28).
Press wires into mastic
Leave 10–12" (250–300 mm) of extra wire
Figure28
8.1.3 Applyonerollofslightlystretchedrubbermastictapeovereachmasticstrip(tackyside
towardscable).Stretchandtearofftheendoftherubbermasticasshown(Figure29).
Stretch and tear off last 1–2"
(25–50 mm) of rubber mastic
Rubber Mastic Rubber Mastic
Figure29
Gotosection9.0“InstallJacketforCNSplices.”
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8.2 For splices with covered neutral connections:
8.2.1 Centerneutralpadonsplicebody.Removetemporaryvinyltapefromneutralwiresandconnectwith
aninlinecompressionconnector(crimpsleeve).Routeneutralsandconnectorovertheneutralpad
(Figure30).
Neutral Pad
Crimp Sleeve
Bundled Neutral Wires
Splice Body
Figure30
8.2.2 Applytwowrapsofvinyltapearoundeachendoftheneutralpadandovertheconnector(Figure31).
Vinyl Tape
Figure31
Gotostep8.3.
8.2.3 For neutrals evenly spaced around splice body:
Centerneutralpadonsplicebody.Routeneutralseitherstraightorconcentricallyaroundsplicebody
andsecureusingvinyltape(Figure32).
Vinyl Tape Vinyl Tape
Vinyl Tape
Splice Body
Neutral Wires
Neutral Pad
Figure32
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8.2.4 Useapieceofcablejacket,removedduringcablepreparation,tocoverandprotectexposedcable
semi-conundertheareawheretheneutraland/orgroundconnectionwillbemade.Securewithtape.
Ensurethatthecablejacketpiecedoesnottouchthesplicebody(Figure33).
8.2.5 Connectneutralsusingasuitablecompressionconnector(“INLINE,”“C,”or“H”type)between
jacketendandreducedsplicediameter.Keepconnectorprofileaslowaspossible.Crimpconnector
followingtheconnectormanufacturer’srecommendation(Figure33).
Splice Body
Neutral Connection
Piece of Cable Jacket
Figure33
8.3 Applyonerollofslightlystretchedrubbermasticovereachmasticseal(tackysidetowardcable).Stretch
andtearofftheendoftherubbermasticasshown(Figure34).
Stretch and tear off last 1–2"
(25–50 mm) of rubber mastic
Rubber Mastic Rubber Mastic
Figure34
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9.0 Install Jacket for CN Splices
Note: Jacketingisnotoptional.
9.1 Begintoinstallthecoldshrinktubebycompletelycoveringtherubbermastic,andslowlypullingand
unwindingtheinnercorecounterclockwisetowardthesplicebody.Theoutercoreshouldremainrelatively
stationarywhileunwindingtheinnercore.Iftheoutercorebeginstomovetowardsthefirstmasticseal,
gentlypulltheoutercoreandjacketingtubetowardsthesecondmasticsealandcontinueunwindingthe
innercore(Figure35).
Unwind Counter-clockwise
Figure35
9.2 Continuetoinstallthecoldshrinktubeovertherubbermasticontheothercablebyslowlypullingand
unwindingtheoutercorecounterclockwise.Thisportionofthecoldshrinktubeinstallsdifferentlythan
typicalcoldshrinkproductsinthatasthetubeshrinks,theendrollsunder.Thetubemayneedaslightpush
togetoverthesecondmasticseal(Figure36).
Unwind Counter-clockwise
Figure36
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9.3 For exposed neutral connection: Routeneutralsoverspliceandconnect.Includetwowiresroutedunder
splicejacket(Figure37).
Crimp Sleeve
Bundled Neutral Wires
Figure37
Note: Inapplicationswherethespliceisregularlyexposedtohighlevelsofultra-violetradiation
(i.e.directsunlight),wraptwohalf-lappedlayersofScotch
®
Super33+
™
VinylElectricalTapeor
ScotchVinylElectricalTapeSuper88overthere-jacketingtubes.
Note: Ifcircuitgroundingisrequiredatthissplicelocation,connecttoexposedneutralwires.
For CN to JCN Transition Splices
10.0 Connect Neutral Wires for Transition Splices
10.1 For bundled neutrals using neutral pad:
10.1.1Centerneutralpadonsplicebody.Removetemporaryvinyltapefromneutralwiresandconnectwith
aninlinecompressionconnector(crimpsleeve).Routeneutralsandconnectorovertheneutralpad
(Figure38).
Neutral Pad
Crimp Sleeve
Bundled Neutral Wires
Splice Body
Figure38
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10.1.2Applytwowrapsofvinyltapearoundeachendoftheneutralpadandovertheconnector(Figure39).
Vinyl Tape
Figure39
Gotosection11.0“Grounding(Optional)forTransitionSplices.”
10.2 For neutrals evenly spaced around splice body:
10.2.1Centerneutralpadonsplicebody.Routeneutralseitherstraightorconcentricallyaroundsplicebody
andsecureusingvinyltape(Figure40).
Vinyl Tape Vinyl Tape
Vinyl Tape
Splice Body
Neutral Wires
Neutral Pad
Figure40
10.2.2Useapieceofcablejacket,removedduringcablepreparation,tocoverandprotectexposedcable
semi-conundertheareawheretheneutraland/orgroundconnectionwillbemade.Securewithtape.
Ensurethatthecablejacketpiecedoesnottouchthesplicebody(Figure41).
Note: Ifgroundingsplice,leavesufficientneutralwirelengthtoallowforagroundwireconnectionnextto
cablejacketormakebothneutralandgroundconnectionsusingasingleconnector.
10.2.3Connectneutralsusingasuitablecompressionconnector("INLINE","C",or"H"type)between
jacketendandreducedsplicediameter.Keepconnectorprofileaslowaspossible.Crimpconnector
followingtheconnectormanufacturer'srecommendation(Figure41).
Splice Body
Neutral Connection
Piece of Cable Jacket
Area for ground connection
Figure41
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11.0 Grounding (Optional) for Transition Splices
Note: Usetheseinstructionsifcircuitgroundingisrequiredatthislocation.
11.1 Connectagroundwiretotheneutrals,intheareawherethesplicediameterisreduced.Toprotectthecable
semicon,placeapieceofcablejacket(removedduringthecablepreparation)underthegroundconnector.
Ensurethatthecablejacketpiecedoesnottouchthesplicebody.Keepconnectorprofileaslowaspossible.
ForC-TaporH-Tapconnectors,positionflatagainstthecable(Figure42).
Ground Wire
Connector
Bundled Neutrals
Ground Wire
Connector
Neutral Connector
Piece of cable jacket Piece of cable jacket
Ground Wire Connection
for Bundled Neutrals
Ground Wire Connection
for Non-bundled Neutrals
Figure42
11.2 Cutonemasticsealingstripintotwoequalpieces.Placeonepieceonthecablejacketcenteredunderthe
groundwire,nearthejacketend.Rollthetworemainingfulllengthmasticstripsintosmallrolls.Placeone
rolloneachsideofthegroundwire(Figure43).
Ground Wire
Rolled Mastic
Half Mastic Strip
Cable Jacket
Ground Wire
Rolled Mastic
Half Mastic Strip
Figure43
11.3 Placetheotherhalfmasticstripovergroundwireandtworolls.Pressthemasticaroundthegroundwireand
tothecablejacket.Overwraptheconnectorswithvinyltape(Figure44).
Second Half Mastic Strip
Vinyl tape over connector
Figure44
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