G.
Electrical Grounding Braid:
1. 3M
2. Scotch Brand 25
H. Cable Phase Identification:
1. 3M
2. Scotch Brand 35 Tape
I. Cable Ties:
1. Thomas & Betts, Ty-Rap UV-Resistant Nylon 6.6
J. Electric Arc and Fire Proofing Tape:
1. Scotch Brand 77 Electric Arc and Fireproofing Tape
2. Scotch Brand 69 Glass Electrical Tape
2.2 MATERIALS
A. The Manufacturer’s name, voltage class, type of insulation, thickness of insulation, conductor size, UL listing, and date
of manufacture shall be printed on the jacket.
B. Cables shall be suitable for use in partially submerged wet locations, in nonmetallic or metallic conduits, underground
duct systems, and direct-buried installation.
C. Cables shall be able to operate continuously at 105°C conductor temperature, with an emergency rating of 140°C and
a short-circuit rating of 250°C. Emergency overloads shall be possible within the lifetime of the cable.
D. Cable shall be UL listed as Type MV-105 and UV-resistant in accordance with UL 1072.
E. Medium-voltage cables shall have the following physical characteristics:
1. Conductors: Annealed copper, Class B concentric lay, stranded in accordance with ASTM B 496.
2. EPR insulated cable shall meet or exceed ICEA/NEMA S-93-639/WC 74 and AEIC CS8.
a. Insulation: Thermosetting EPR compound over an extruded, non-conducting high dielectric stress control
layer, with a semi-conducting shield applied directly over the primary insulation. The base elastomer shall
have a maximum ethylene content of 72% by weight. The semi-conducting layers and insulation shall be
applied using a triple extrusion process.
F. Cable Rating and Type:
1. 5 kV cable:
a. Cable type: EPR Single conductor shielded MV-105.
b. Insulation level: 5 kV – 133%, 8 kV – 100%, 95 kV BIL.
c. Insulation shield: Thermoset semi-conducting polymeric layer free stripping insulation shield shall consist of a
layer of black material extruded directly over the insulation.
d. Shield: Metallic 5 mil annealed copper tape with a 25% overlap.
e. Jacket: CPE.
f. Operating voltage: 4.16 kV, three-phase, 60 Hz, high-resistance grounded distribution system.
2. 15 kV Cable:
a. Cable type: EPR Single conductor shielded MV-105.
b. Insulation level: 15 kV – 133%, 95 kV BIL.
c. Shield: Metallic 5 mil annealed copper tape with an overlap of 25%.
d. Jacket: Chlorinated polyethylene, CPE.
e. Operating voltage: 13.2 kV, three-phase, 60 Hz.
G. Pulling Compound: Non-toxic, nonflammable, noncombustible, and noncorrosive. The material shall be UL listed and
compatible with the cable insulation and the jacket.
H. Cable Identification:
1. Medium-voltage cables in EHH and manholes shall be wrapped in high voltage warning tape.
2. Identify each medium-voltage cable with a tag at terminations, splices, EHHs, manholes, and pullboxes.
a. Assign a cable name where the load end shall be the originating location.
1) Examples:
a) 52L1-TB3-1A/MPT1-TB-X1 where:
52L1 = Load end equipment
TB3 = Device (terminal block) in load end equipment
1A = Device termination point, usually line/phase
MPT1 = Source end equipment
TB = Device (terminal block) in source end equipment, if applicable
X1 = Device termination point or line/phase
b. Parallel cables shall be the same length and have the same tag.
I. Cable Termination Boot and LA Connection Boot:
1. Plastic Dip Moldings, Inc., Insulboot Cable Termination Boot and LA Connection.
2.3 ACCESSORIES
A. Cable:
1. Material used in terminating and splicing medium-voltage cables shall be as recommended by the Cable
Manufacturer. Cables shall be terminated and spliced in accordance with the Kit Supplier’s drawings. Cable
splices shall be wrapped and shall be in accordance with ANSI C119.1 and IEEE 404. Cable slicing locations,
methods, and materials shall be approved by the ENGINEER.
2. Cable terminations shall be in accordance with IEEE 48, Class I.
3. Cable accessories shall be by one Manufacturer to assure adequate installer training and application assistance.
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