3M 82-A Series Instructions Manual

82-A Series Power Cable Splice Kit
Instructions
1.0 Applications:
Designed for use in weather-exposed or direct-burial locations. For making inline (straight) splices on unshielded,
synthetic insulated cables rated up to a maximum of 5kV and for multiple conductor cables rated up to a maximum
of 1kV. UL Listed for direct burial and submerged applications up to 600 volts and 90°C. For use with UL Listed
connectors only. These kits will accommodate the following connectors and conductor sizes:
Kit No. Conductor Size
82-A1 #2 AWG (max.)
82-A2 #2 AWG (min.)
#3/0 (max.)
82-A3 #3/0 (min.)
400 kcmil (max.)
2.0 Kit Contents:
Mold Body....................................................A
Pouring Spouts..............................................B
Scotch™ 23 Electrical Tape ........................C
3M™ Scotchcast™ No. 4 Resin ..................D
3.0 Prepare Cable:
3.1 For 1000 volt: Thoroughly scrape all wax and dirt 5"
back from each cable end. Prepare cable ends exactly as
shown. See Table A for proper sizing and dimensions.
Sheath Cutback ..................A
Table A
Connector O.D. Cable O.D.
13/32" (maximum) 5/8" (maximum)
5/8" (maximum) 1" (maximum)
1" (maximum) 1 9/16" (maximum)
LISTED 98U1
Wire connector system for use with underground conductors.
Sheath Opening (L)
4 1/2" (maximum)
6" (maximum)
9" (maximum)
D
A
1000 Volt maximum
(A) (B)
1/2 1/4"
connector length
1/2 1/2"
connector length
1/2 1/2"
connector length
C
A
B
A
A