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Instructions For Flat Cables
Scotch
®
Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C
Scotch
®
Heavy Duty Mining Tape 31
3M
™
Temflex
™
Electrical Vinyl Tape 1700P
3M
™
Temflex
™
Vinyl Electrical Tape 1700P
Scotch
®
Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C
3M
™
Temflex
™
Electrical Vinyl Tape 1700P
Figure 1
1.0 Cutting And Cable Preparation
1.1 Square cut cable ends to be spliced.
1.2 Split cable approximately 12" (305 mm) between phases.
1.3 If using cable types G or G-GC, pull grounds and ground check conductors out
and tape to cable jacket behind split.
1.4 If using two-conductor cable, cut one lead approximately 6" (150 mm) from end
of cable, leave other conductor approximately 12" (305 mm). Cut corresponding
conductors to match.
6"
(150 mm)
9"
(230 mm)
12"
(305 mm)
Required Connector Length
Scuff &
Clean
1" (25 mm)
taper
4"
(100 mm)
Figure 2