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3M 3100 Instructions Manual

3M 3100 Instructions Manual

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3M
Mining Cable Splice Kit 3100
Instructions
Kit Contents:
1 Scotch
®
Heavy Duty Mining Tape 31, 2" x 8.5'
1 Scotch
®
Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C, 1½" x 30'
1 3M
Temflex
Vinyl Electrical Tape 1700P, 1½" x 44'
1 3M
Cable Cleaning Preparation Kit CC-2-Dry
1 Instruction Sheet
Note: Scotch
Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C is applied highly-stretched with
®
tacky side DOWN.
Technical Information:
For use on 2, 3 or 4-Conductor Flat Type W, G or G-GC
3 or 4-Conductor Round Type W, G or G-GC
#6 AWG–1/0 AWG (14-50 mm
600 V–2 kV
Cables up tp 500 kcmil (250 mm
Mine Safety and Health Administration Acceptance:
P-07-KA080005/00-MSHA
DANGER
Before attempting any cable repairs, make sure that the proper cable is
disconnected, locked out and suitably tagged.
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.
August 2009
78-8127-6830-3-C
)
2
) will require the use of additional tapes.
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Summary of Contents for 3M 3100

  • Page 1 Mining Cable Splice Kit 3100 ™ Instructions Kit Contents: 1 Scotch ® Heavy Duty Mining Tape 31, 2" x 8.5' 1 Scotch ® Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C, 1½" x 30' 1 3M ™ Temflex ™ Vinyl Electrical Tape 1700P, 1½" x 44' 1 3M ™...
  • Page 2 Instructions For Flat Cables Temflex Electrical Vinyl Tape 1700P ™ ™ Scotch Heavy Duty Mining Tape 31 ® Scotch Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C ® Temflex Vinyl Electrical Tape 1700P ™ ™ Scotch Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C ® Temflex Electrical Vinyl Tape 1700P ™...
  • Page 3: Install Connectors

    If using three-conductor cable, stagger leads approximately 6" (150 mm), 9" (230 mm), and 12" (305 mm) from end of split. Cut corresponding conductors to match. 12" (305 mm) 9" (230 mm) Scuff & 6" Clean (150 mm) 1" (25 mm) Required Connector Length taper 4"...
  • Page 4 Replace Insulation Apply one half-wrapped layer of 3M Temflex Vinyl Electrical Tape 1700P ™ ™ from edge of taper to edge of taper. Note: Scotch Glass Cloth Tape 27 or Scotch Glass Cloth Tape 69, while not ® ® included, may be added and used at this time.
  • Page 5 If cable includes a ground check, the ground check connector should be wrapped with one half-lapped layer of 3M Temflex Electrical Vinyl Tape ™ ™ 1700P extending ¼" (6 mm) onto existing insulation, followed by a half-lapped layer (tacky side DOWN) of Scotch Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C ®...
  • Page 6 Starting 1" (25 mm) past the Scotch Heavy Duty Mining Tape 31, apply 3 ® half-lapped layers of 3M Temflex Vinyl Electrical Tape 1700P to each end to ™ ™ temporarily secure the ends of the 31 tape acket until the jacket reaches full bond.
  • Page 7 Start 2" (50 mm) from Scotch Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C and apply ® one half-lapped layer of Scotch Heavy Duty Mining Tape 31 with mastic side ® toward the cable continuing 2" (50 mm) past the end of the 130C tape. Always wrap the 31 tape toward the machine end of the cable.
  • Page 8: Prepare Cable

    Instructions for Round Cables Temflex Vinyl Electrical Tape 1700P ™ ™ Scotch Heavy Duty Mining Tape 31 ® Scotch Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C ® Temflex Vinyl Electrical Tape 1700P ™ ™ Scotch Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C ® Temflex Electrical Vinyl Tape 1700P ™...
  • Page 9 If present, fold back grounds and ground check conductors and temporarily tape to cable jacket with vinyl tape. Fold back grounds & ground check conductors Figure 18 Select one conductor and cut conductor approximately 9" (230 mm). Match this conductor with same color conductor on opposite end. Rotate cable so conductor twist will match original cable lay as much as possible.
  • Page 10 Connect Phase Conductors Join power conductors with proper connectors and appropriate crimping tool. Make certain conductors butt center indents of connector. Figure 20 Apply Primary Insulation Apply one half-lapped layer of 3M Temflex Vinyl Electrical Tape 1700P from ™ ™...
  • Page 11 Starting ½" (13 mm) past end of Scotch Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C ® apply one half-lapped layer of 3M Temflex Vinyl Electrical Tape 1700P over ™ ™ the 130C tape, extending ½" (12 mm) past the other end of the 130C tape.
  • Page 12 10.0 Jacketing the Splice 10.1 Bundle cable assembly and bind with 3M Temflex Vinyl Electrical Tape 1700P. ™ ™ Starting half way up the tapers, wrap half-lapped layers of Scotch Linerless ® Rubber Splicing Tape 130C (tacky side DOWN), building up and across the splice until 130C tape is equal to or greater than original jacket thickness and extends 1"...
  • Page 13 11.0 Repairing Damaged Cable Jacket Note: For jacket repair option, additional tape may be needed for longer repairs. 11.1 Remove damaged cable jacket and taper jacket approximately 1" (25 mm). 11.2 Scuff and clean 4" (100 mm) of cable jacket beyond each split end. 4"...
  • Page 14 Figure 26 11.5 Starting 1" (25 mm) past the 31 tape, apply 3 half-lapped layers of 3M ™ Temflex Electrical Vinyl Tape 1700P to each end to temporarily secure the ™ ends of the 31 tape until the tape reaches full bond.
  • Page 15 12.4 Apply one half-lapped layer of Scotch Heavy Duty Mining Tape 31 beginning ® and ending a minimum of 4" (102 mm) from each side of the conduit cut or repair location. 4" (102 mm) Scotch Heavy Duty Mining Tape 31 ®...
  • Page 16: Important Notice

    PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M’s option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from this 3M product, regardless of the legal theory asserted.