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3M
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Mining Cable Splice Kits, 3100 Series
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Engineering/ Closed Specification
Architectural
Specifications 3M
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Mining Cable Splice Kits, 3100 Series are used for splicing of flexible power
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
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), shall be performed in accordance
with the instructions provided with the 3M
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Mining Cable Splice Kits, 3100 Series .
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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