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Specifications

3M

cables rated up to 15 kV, including the following cable types, flat and round: W, G,

W-GC, G-GC, SHD-GC, MPF and MPF-GC. Splicing with primary conductor sizes

ranging from 6 AWG to 500 kcmil (14 – 250 mm

with the instructions provided with the 3M

Installation

Detailed instructions for installing the 3100 series used to splice flexible power cables

are included with each kit. (Photos available from instruction video photos)

1. Prepare cables using standard procedures.

2. Taper the cable jacket and phase insulation ends.

3. Install in-line compression (crimp) or parallel overlap connector.

4. Apply phase insulation and/or shielding tapes.

5. Connect ground wire, if in cable.

6. Rebuild cable jacketing.

Shelf-Life &

Splice kits 3100 series have a 5-year shelf life from the date of manufacture when

Storage

stored in humidity controlled storage between 50 & 80°F (10 & 27°C) and <75% RH.

Availability

Splice kits 3100 series are available to splice up to 15 kV flexible power cables. The

connectors

must

be

ordered

separately;

standard

dimension

Copper

(Cu)

compression (crimp type) or parallel connectors are suitable for use with these splice

kits. These kits are available from your local authorized 3M electrical distributor.

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force or effect unless expressly agreed upon, in writing, by an authorized officer of 3M.

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This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of purchase. 3M MAKES

Remedy; Limited

NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF

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