Installation Instructions

46-400
UF Splice
Underground Feeder (UF) Splice Kit
UF Cable Splice Kit is used to provide a reliable, yet simple method of connecting 600V rated UF cables ranging from
4 up to 8 AWG. Heavy wall, adhesive lined heat shrink tubing provides an effective, moisture proof seal that is suitable
for submersible and direct burial splice applications.
Features and Benefits:
• Outer tubing sleeve provides excellent abrasion resistance
• Accommodates 14 - 8 AWG UF cables
• Heat activated seal ensures maximum protection against moisture ingress
• Quick and easy installation
• Rated for 600V
Complies with:
• UL 486D listed for direct burial applications
Typical Applications:
• Irrigation systems
• Splicing of underground feeder cables
UF Cable Range:
• 1413 without ground
• 1212 with ground minimum
• 813 without ground maximum
• 600V maximum; 105°C rating
Installation Instructions
1. Remove 1 in of jacket from UF cable
2. Strip 5/8 in. of insulation from conductors
3. Clean cable surface and wipe dry.
4. Insert wires into the brass connector
making sure that the wires are
inserted an equal length into the
brass sleeve so that the set screw
can engage into the copper of
each wire.
5. Slide the enclosed heat shrink
tubing (8 in. long) over one end
of the wire.
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6. Tighten screws with maximum of 8 in. pounds of torque.
7. Slide the heat shrink tubing over the connection so that it is centered
over the brass connector assembly.
8. Apply heat to the shrink tube with a
torch or heat gun from the middle
of the shrink tubing moving out to
each end.
9. Apply heat until adhesive flows out
on both ends of the tube.
10. Properly installed, shrink tube will
be smooth conform to the cable.
Kit Contents:
• Heavy wall tubing
• Four (4) position barrel connector
• Instruction Sheet