Hubbell Power Systems Uni-Grip Splices Installation guide

Hello! I've reviewed the installation instructions for the FARGO Uni-Grip Splices. This document provides a detailed guide on how to properly install these splices for AAC, AAAC, and ACAR conductors. The instructions cover everything from preparing the conductor to completing the crimping process, emphasizing the necessary steps for a secure and reliable connection. Feel free to ask me any questions you have about the installation process or the features of these splices.
What type of conductors are these splices designed for?

What should be done before inserting the conductor into the splice?

What is the insertion length for the conductor?

What type of joint compound should be used?

Where should the first compression be made?

What should be avoided during crimping?

FARGO®

INSTALLATON INSTRUCTIONS

UNI-GRIP SPLICES FOR

AAC, AAAC & ACAR CONDUCTORS

The Uni-Grip compression splice assembly for Alloy, ACAR and All Aluminum consists of a

pre-filled aluminum body. Each fitting is marked to show FARGO, catalog number, conductor

diameter range and installation die size. . Repair splices have catalog number marks that

include suffix “XL” followed by and the damaged conductor cutout length in inches.

1. Prior to installation the conductor must be clean, straight and in lay. Any bend in the

conductor section inserted into the splice will tend to make the splice body bow during

compression.

2. Mark each conductor end at a distance equal to the insertion length. The insertion length

is the distance from the tapered end of the splice to the center of the splice.

3. With a clean stainless steel wire brush (V-brush type recommended), aggressively brush

the aluminum conductor over the entire crimp zone. Immediately apply a generous coat of

FARGO Joint Compound Type UJC or HTJC over the entire insertion length of the

aluminum conductor.

4. Remove the protective plastic and the end plug from one end of the splice. Insert the

conductor into the mouth of the splice using the mark applied in step 2 as an indicator of

complete insertion.

5. Select the compression dies as marked on the splice body. Mount die halves in press and

lubricate both die faces and the splice body compression zone with die lubricant stick,

clean oil or clean plastic bag material (if plastic used as lubricant, ensure that it wraps

completely around the deadend tube, fully covering both die face during each

compression). Make the first compression at the knurled ring (near center) and continue

crimping toward the tapered end. Ensure full die closure with each crimp and overlap

crimps by an amount necessary to prevent the formation of ridges between adjacent

crimps. Continue crimping until the end of the splice has been crimped. To minimize

bowing of the splice, keep the compression zone lubricated equally at both die faces and

fully seat splice body in one die half as dies close.

6. Repeat above procedure for other end of the splice.

7. Remove excess joint compound and any marking tape. Remove flash from the splice body

and file or sand for smooth appearance.

NOTE: DO NOT COMPRESS IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION.

DO NOT APPLY TENSION TO THE CONDUCTOR PRIOR

TO COMPLETION OF ALL COMPRESSION.

INS 882 (01/03/06) HUBBELL POWER SYSTEMS, INC.

Printed in U.S.A. Leeds, AL 35094 1908820000