Medium Voltage Testing and Maintenance Project

SECTION 260513 - MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES AND ACCESSORIES

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1.1.1

RELATED DOCUMENTS

A.

Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section

B.

Section 26_08_80_00 - Electrical Testing.

1.1.1.2

SUMMARY

A.

This Section includes cables and related terminations, and accessories for medium-voltage
(MV) electrical distribution systems.

B.

Provide the following termination assemblies:

1.
200A and 600A bolted cable terminations at MV switchgear.

C.

Refer to electrical single-line diagrams for additional requirements.

1.1.1.3

DEFINITIONS

A.

NETA ATS: Acceptance Testing Specification.

B.

Cable connector: Where a cable end is field joined to a factory made separable connector
assembly that can be attached and unattached to a mating termination fitting on a piece of
equipment. 600A connectors are dead-break rated and require the system to be shutdown prior
to disconnection. 200A elbows shall be load-break rated.

C.

Cable termination: Where a cable end is field joined to a factory made assembly with
compression type lug bolted to a bus bar on the piece of equipment.

D.

Termination assembly(ies): Refers to all components associated with cable splices, cable
connectors and cable terminations.

E.

Separable connector: A cable is terminated in a factory made assembly unit that can be attached
and unattached to another similar unit without damage to the connection or the cable ends.
Permanent splices are not allowed. All splices shall be made with separable connectors and shall
occur only in vaults and pullboxes.

F.

All equipment terminations shall be made via two-hole bolted lugs or separable elbow
connectors, as indicated.

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1.1.1.4

ACTION SUBMITTALS

A.

Product Data: For each type of cable indicated. Include splices and terminations for cables and
cable accessories.

B.

Cable-pulling calculations indicating the maximum pulling tension of the cable will not be
exceeded in PDF, MS Word, or MS Excel format. Provide calcs prior to cable installation.

C.

Dynamometer readings recorded during cable pulling in PDF, MS Word or MS Excel format per
submittal schedule.

1.1.1.5

INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A.

Qualification Data: For Installer.

B.

Material Certificates: For each cable and accessory type, signed by manufacturers.

C.

Source quality-control test reports.

D.

Field quality-control test reports.

1.1.1.6

QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.

Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer of medium voltage electrical cable to

perform the installation specified in this section. Cable splices, connectors and terminations
shall be made by certified workman with a minimum of 5 years experience in terminating the
specific types of cable and cable accessories specified in this Section.

B.

Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent agency, with the experience and capability to
conduct the testing indicated, that is a member company of the InterNational Electrical Testing
Association or is a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) as defined by OSHA in
29 CFR 1910.7, and that is acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
1.

Testing Agency's Field Supervisor: Person currently certified by the InterNational

Electrical Testing Association or the National Institute for Certification in Engineering
Technologies to supervise on-site testing specified in Part 3.

C.

Source Limitations: Obtain cables and accessories through one source from a single
manufacturer.

D.

Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,
Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for
intended use.

E.

Each reel of cable furnished shall be newly manufactured, no more than 12 months old.

F.

Codes and Standards: Conform to the following Standards :

1.
NFPA 70.
2.
Electrical components and/or systems shall be listed and labeled by a nationally
recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) such as: UL, ETL, CSA, or FM; shall be labeled

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3.

4.
5.
6.

7.
8.
9.

1.1.1.7
A.

PROJECT CONDITIONS
Interruption of Existing Electric Service: Do not interrupt electric service to facilities occupied
by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after
arranging to provide temporary electric service according to requirements indicated:
1.
2.

1.1.1.8

and/or listed as part of a UL-labeled assembly, or shall be evaluated by a third party

acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) as suitable for the use intended. All
labels shall be applied at the manufacturers factory or facility prior to shipment.
AEIC Association of Edison Illuminating Companies.
a.
AEIC CG5-2005 Underground Extruded Power Cable Pulling Guide.
b.
AEIC CS8-2007 Specification for Extruded Dielectric Shielded Power Cables
Rated 5 Through 46 kV.
IEEE C2-latest National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) Part 3: Safety Rules for the
Installation and Maintenance of Underground Electric Supply and Communication Lines.
ASTM B496-04-2010 Standard Specification for Compact Round Concentric-LayStranded Copper Conductors.
IEEE
a.
IEEE 386-latest IEEE Standard for Separable Insulated Connector Systems for
Power Distribution Systems above 600 V.
b.
IEEE 576-latest Recommended Practice for Installation, Termination, and
Testing of Insulated Power Cable as Used in Industrial and Commercial
Applications.
NECA NEIS 600-2003 Recommended Practice for Installing and Maintaining MediumVoltage Cable.
NETA InterNational Electrical Testing Association Inc.
a.
NETA ATS-latest Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical
Power Equipment and Systems.
UL
a.
UL 1072-latest UL Standard for Safety, Medium-Voltage Power Cables.

Notify Owner no fewer than two days in advance of proposed interruption of electric
service.
Do not proceed with interruption of electric service without Owner's written permission.

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A.

Deliver medium voltage cable on factory reels conforming to NEMA Standard WC 26 - Wire
and Cable Packaging. Reels with unsealed cable ends will be recorded and rejected by the
Owners representative.

B.

Store cables on reels on elevated platforms in a clean, dry location.

C.

On receipt, inspect cable protective covering for evidence of damage during shipment. Report
immediately to carrier if evidence of damage is found.

D.

Accomplish unloading without contacting cable surface or protective wrap. If unloading by

crane, use cradle supporting reel flanges or a shaft through arbor hole. If using a forklift, lift the

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reel at 90 degrees to flanges. Use forms long enough to make complete lifting contact with both
reel flanges.
E.

If using inclined ramp for unloading, use ramp wide enough to contact both reel flanges
completely. Accomplish stopping of reels at bottom by using the reel flanges and not the surface
of the cable.

F.

Do not drop reels from delivering vehicle to ground.

G.

Store reels on hard surface to prevent flanges from sinking into the earth and allow the weight
of the reel and cable to rest on the cable surface.

H.

Do not store reels in an area where construction equipment, falling or flying objects or other
materials will contact the cable.

I.

Store cable where chemicals or petroleum products will not be spilled or sprayed on the cable.

J.

Store cable away from open fires or sources of high heat.

K.

When a reel of cable is rolled from one point to another, check for and remove objects on
surface that could contact or damage the cable surface or protective wrap. Roll reel in direction
to prevent loosening of the cable on the reel.

L.

Store cable according to manufacturers recommendations, as a minimum. In addition, store

cable in location protected from vandalism and weather. If cable is stored outside, it must be
covered with opaque plastic or canvas with provisions for ventilation to prevent condensation
and for protection from weather. If air temperature at the cable storage location will be below 5
degrees C, move cable to a heated (10 degrees C minimum) location. If necessary, properly
store cable off site at Contractors expense.

M.

Seal cut cable ends using properly sized heat shrink cap to prevent moisture ingress to the
internal part of the cable.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1.1.1
A.

MANUFACTURERS
Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering
products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.

Cables:
a.
Okonite Company (The).
b.
Pirelli Cables & Systems NA.
c.
Prysmian.
d.
Rome Cable Corporation.
e.
Southwire Company.

2.

Cable Splicing and Terminating Products and Accessories:

a.
Raychem: Tyco Electronics.
b.
RTE Components; Cooper Power Systems, Inc.

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3.

4.

2.1.1.2

c.
d.

Elastimold: Thomas & Betts Corporation.

3M; Electrical Products Division.

Tapes
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.

3M Scotch 24 Electrical Shielding Tape.

3M Scotch 27 Glass Cloth Electrical Tape.
3M Scotch 33 Electrical Tape.
3M Scotch 69 Glass Cloth Electrical Tape.
3M Scotch 77 Fire Retardant Electric Arc Proofing Tape.
3M Scotch 130C Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape.
3M Scotchfil - Electrical Insulation Putty.
Insulating Materials Inc. (IMI) 202 Irrathene Film, Class 105C Tape.
Plymouth Bishop 53 Plyarc Arc and Fire Proofing Tape.

Conductor and Cable Stripping Tools

a.
Acceptable Manufacturers
1)
Greenlee.
2)
Hi-Line Company
3)
Ideal
4)
Ripley Company (UtilityTool), BP A, BP 1A, BP 2A, Icon, PIT 1T, TSW
4550, WS 6, WS 7, WS 7A, WS 8, WS 8A, WS 15, WS 64-U, WS 5A, or
WS 66
5)
Speed Systems, Inc., 1542-2CL and 1700 Series.

MV CABLES

A.

Cable Type: MV105.

B.

Comply with UL 1072, AEIC CS 8, ICEA S-93-639, and ICEA S-97-682.

C.

Conductor: Copper.

D.

Conductor Stranding: Concentric lay, Class B.

G.

Conductor Insulation: Ethylene-propylene rubber.

1.
2.

Voltage Rating: 15 kV.

Insulation Thickness: 133 percent insulation level.

H.

Shielding:
1.
5-mil uncoated Copper shielding tape with minimum 12.5% overlap, helically applied
over semiconducting insulation shield. The copper tape shall meet all of the requirements
of Part 4 of ICEA.

K.

Cable Jacket: Black, sunlight-resistant PVC. Use cable jacket meeting the electrical, physical
and sunlight resistant requirements of ICEA S 93 639 / NEMA WC74 and of UL Standard 1072.
The average thickness of the jacket shall be as specified in Part 4 of ICEA. Provide minimum
thickness at any point of not less than 80 percent of that specified. CSA listed to C68.3.

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2.1.1.3

SOLID TERMINATIONS

A.

Multi-conductor Cable Sheath Seals: Type recommended by seal manufacturer for type of cable
and installation conditions, including orientation.
2.
Cold-shrink sheath seal kit with preformed sleeve openings sized for cable and insulated
conductors.

B.

Shielded-Cable Terminations: Comply with the following classes of IEEE 48. Insulation class is
equivalent to that of cable. Include shield ground strap for shielded cable terminations.
Terminations without sheds (skirts) are only allowed on indoor applications.
1.
Class 1 Terminations, Indoors: Kit with stress-relief tube, nontracking insulator tube,
shield ground strap, compression-type connector, and end seal. Provide slip-on type
insulator with flexible skirted polymer or silicon rubber insulation. Provide hot or cold
shrink type terminator with internal stress relief tube to distribute the electric field over
the entire length of the skirted insulator. Do not use separate parts of copper or copper
alloy used in contact with aluminum or aluminum alloy parts in the construction and
installation of the terminator.

2.1.1.4

SEPARABLE INSULATED CONNECTORS

A.

Description: Modular system, complying with IEEE 386, with disconnecting, single-pole, cable
terminators and with matching, stationary, plug-in, dead-front terminals designed for cable
voltage and for sealing against moisture.

B.

Terminations at Distribution Points: Modular type, consisting of terminators installed on cables

and modular, dead-front, terminal junctions for interconnecting cables.

E.

Dead-Front Terminal Junctions: Modular bracket-mounted groups of dead-front stationary

terminals that mate and match with above cable terminators. Two-, three-, or four-terminal units
as indicated, with fully rated, insulated, watertight conductor connection between terminals and
complete with grounding lug, manufacturer's standard accessory stands, stainless-steel
mounting brackets, and attaching hardware.
1.
2.
3.
4.

G.

2.1.1.5
A.

Protective Cap: Insulating, electrostatic-shielding, water-sealing cap with drain wire.

Portable Feed-Through Accessory: Two-terminal, dead-front junction arranged for
removable mounting on accessory stand of stationary terminal junction.
Grounding Kit: Jumpered elbows, portable feed-through accessory units, protective caps,
test rods suitable for concurrently grounding three phases of feeders, and carrying case.
Standoff Insulator: Portable, single dead-front terminal for removable mounting on
accessory stand of stationary terminal junction. Insulators suitable for fully insulated
isolation of energized cable-elbow terminator.

Tool Set: Shotgun hot stick with energized terminal indicator, fault-indicator test tool, and
carrying case.
ARC-PROOFING MATERIALS
General: Provide fire taping of all medium voltage cables and termination assemblies inside
vaults, including existing cables if present.

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B.

Tape for First Course on Metal Objects: 10-mil- (250-micrometer-) thick, corrosion-protective,
moisture-resistant, PVC pipe-wrapping tape.

C.

Arc-Proofing Tape: Fireproof tape, flexible, conformable, intumescent to 0.3 inch (8 mm) thick,
compatible with cable jacket.

D.

Glass-Cloth Tape: Pressure-sensitive adhesive type, 1/2 inch (13 mm) wide.

2.1.1.6

FAULT INDICATORS

A.

Provide automatic reset, in-rush restraint type fault indicators at all splices and at all
terminations. Provide all mounting kits and adapters as required. Manufacturer to recommend
correct trip ratings at each location to be used. Manual reset types are prohibited. Provide a
display that a fault has occurred in cable. Instrument shall not be affected by heat, moisture, and
corrosive conditions and shall be recommended by manufacturer for installation conditions.

B.

Mounting: Arranged to clamp to cable sheath on cable terminations or test points on elbow
connectors.

C.

Provide cooper power systems, or equal, S.T.A.R. (capacitive test point) fault indicator

D.

Provide corrosion resistant, clamp-on current type reset units on terminations without capacitive
test points. Cooper Power Systems, or equal, CRR3PD fault indicator with three-phase remote
display on all solid terminations.

E.

Provide one test point testing tool suitable for each type of indicator.

2.1.1.7
A.

SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

Test and inspect cables according to ICEA S-94-649 before shipping.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1.1.1

INSPECTION

A.

Verify that each conduit is ready to receive work. Use properly sized mandrel to determine if
installed conduit is suitable for use.

B.

Verify field measurements are as shown on Drawings.

C.

Record field-measured lengths of cable and forward to the Contractor.

D.

Beginning of installation means Contractor accepts existing conditions.

3.1.1.2
A.

PREPARATION
Thoroughly swab conduits and pipes to remove foreign material before pulling cables.

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3.1.1.3

INSTALLATION

A.

Install cable and terminations in accordance with IEEE Standard 576.

B.

Install cable and terminations in accordance with manufacturers instructions and installation
guidelines.

C.

Avoid abrasion and other damage to cables during installation. Install cable as indicated on plan
drawings and cable schedules.

D.

Pulling Conductors:
1.
Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended bending radius, maximum pulling tensions
and sidewall pressure values.
2.
Where necessary, use manufacturer-approved pulling compound or lubricant that will not
deteriorate conductor or insulation.
3.
Use pulling means, including fish tape, cable, rope, and basket-weave cable grips that
will not damage cables and raceways. Do not use rope hitches for pulling attachment to
cable.
4.
Pull cables using suitable cable-pulling equipment. Do not exceed cable-pulling tensions
or minimum-bending radius recommended by manufacturer.
5.
Include approval of cable pull setup by Contractor and Owner prior to each pull.
6.
Where pulling equipment is attached to columns, structure, or strut framework, ensure
maximum stress limitations of support and structure systems are not exceeded.
7.
During the pulling operation, use dynamometer to record the pulling tension. Give notice
to Owner before cable is pulled so his representative can observe pull. Record
dynamometer readings.
8.
Include witnessing of cable pulls by cable manufacturer and certification by manufacturer
that cable was not damaged during installation. Include witnessing of dynamometer
readings and certification that the manufacturers allowable pulling tension for each pull
was not exceeded.
9.
Install cable using mechanical means with cable pulling equipment, pulleys, sheaves,
wheel, and rollers. Use of hydraulic or electric pulling equipment with smooth, variable
speed control is required. Do not manually pull in cables.
10. Use correctly sized cable pulley (sheave) for each cable-pull. Size sheave diameter per
cable calculations. Use sheave wide enough for cables to properly ride over the sheave.
Do not use narrow sheaves. Set up sheaves for direct reading from dynamometer.
11. Use listed pulling compounds compatible with the cables outer jacket, the raceway
involved, and acceptable to the cable manufacturer. If compatible, use Polywater Type J
or F lubricant.
12. Do not exceed pulling tension of 0.008 pounds per circular mil of conductor cross
sectional area.
13. Pull cable from end resulting in least amount of tension applied to cable. Pull cables
down-grade with the feed-in point at the manhole or building with the highest elevation.
Keep pulling tension to a minimum by liberal application of lubricant, hand turning of
reel and slack feeding of cable into duct entrance. Employ not less than one person at
each reel and one at each manhole during pulling operation. Use 6 personnel minimum
when each phase is on a separate reel.
14. Remove all lashings used for temporary bunching of individual cables before they enter
the raceways.
15. Install cable in manholes along those walls providing the longest route and most spare
cable lengths. Loop cables around the entire inside diameter of manholes where possible.

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16.
17.
18.

Arrange cable to avoid interferences with duct entrances into manhole to allow future
cable installation without relocation of cables.
Where required, use pulling eyes and bolts with long barrel ferrules that compress on to
the exposed conductors. Follow cable manufacturers instructions for application of
pulling eyes.
Do not pull cable into conduit embedded in concrete until after concrete is poured and
has set up.
Where cable is pulled under tension over sheaves, conduit bends or other curved surfaces,
select radium that will not result in excessive sidewall pressure and include sheaves,
conduit bends or other curved surfaces in above calculations.

E.

Splices, Taps and Terminations

1.
Approved splices and taps are indicated on Drawings. Obtain preapproval from the
Engineer or Owner in writing for any additional required splices and taps.
2.
Provide terminals and connectors acceptable for the type of conductor used.
3.
Follow the manufacturers installation instructions for all approved splices, taps and
terminations. For DIN plug-in connections, only factory trained and certified installers
are to be used.
4.
Ground/earth cable shield at each splices, taps and terminations.
5.
Use tools specified in this Section, for the required task, instead of a standard utility
knife, when cutting the outer jacket, tape-shields, semi-conductor insulation or stripping
insulation from medium-voltage cables.
6.
Support cable splices and taps on each side of the splice or tap. Locate splices or taps to
prevent cyclic bending in the spliced sheath. Splices or taps shall not rely on the cable for
support.
7.
Provide temporary seal over exposed conductors using tape and heat shrink sleeving
unless splicing and taps are to be completed immediately.
8.
For grounding cable shield at each termination and splice, use one- or two-hole
appropriately sized compression connectors on cable shields and join connectors using
properly sized corrosion-resistant bolts, lock-washers and nuts. Install washers on the lug
side of the connection. Torque bolts to recommended values. Split-bolt type connectors
are not approved.
9.
Install terminations at ends of conductors and seal multiconductor cable ends with
standard kits.
10. Install separable insulated-connector components as follows:
a.
Protective Cap: At each terminal junction, with one on each terminal to which no
feeder is indicated to be connected.
b.
Portable Feed-Through Accessory: Three.
c.
Standoff Insulator: Three.

F.

Other Installation Requirements

1.
Locate approved splices and taps in manholes to enable periodic thermal imaging of the
splice or tap to be carried out by Owner.
2.
Cable types to be used:
a.
Single Conductor Medium-Voltage Cable - Shielded: Use for above and
underground applications (except for Jumper Cable applications see Jumper
Cable below) and install in conduit or other raceways. Use in cable trays in
dedicated electrical vaults or rooms only.
b.
Single Conductor Medium-Voltage Cable - Unshielded (Jumper): Use only
between equipment in the same vicinity, such as between primary switch and

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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
G.

transformer where adequate through-air clearance can be achieved between

conductors. In general, do not use for installation in metallic raceways.
Support cables in manholes and similar locations with cable racks and secure to rack
insulators with self-locking nylon cable ties. Place each cable on a separate insulator.
For single-conductor mounting, install all phases from the same circuit on the same rack.
Do not install cables of more than one circuit on the same insulator.
Install exposed cables parallel and perpendicular to surfaces of exposed structural
members and follow surface contours where possible.
Support cables according to Division 26 Section "Hangers and Supports for Electrical
Systems."
Install "buried-cable" warning tape 12 inches (305 mm) above cables per details in the
construction drawings.
In manholes, handholes, pull boxes, junction boxes, and cable vaults, train cables around
walls by the longest route from entry to exit and support cables at intervals adequate to
prevent sag.
Seal around cables passing through fire-rated elements according to Division 07 Section
"Penetration Firestopping."
Install fault indicators on each phase where indicated.
Avoiding Cable Strain: Cable shall be trained to final location and secured with
temporary ties prior to any cutting. Terminations installed on the cable shall be oriented
to permit completion of the termination without twisting, or stressing the cable insulation.
Bending and Training Cable: The bend radius of any cable shall not be less than fifteen
times the outside diameter of the cable jacket. Cable shall not be twisted.
Contractor shall be responsible for the correct phasing out of the conductors of each
circuit at terminations and/or splices.

Arc Proofing: After all tests have been performed and accepted, arc-proof medium voltage
cables and termination assemblies within the manhole and at locations not protected by conduit
or termination materials except where indicated. Do not fire tape termination assemblies in
medium voltage switchgear or transformers. Fire tape each individual phase conductor. In
addition to arc-proofing tape manufacturer's written instructions, apply arc proofing as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
6.

7.
8.
9.

Clean cable sheath.

Wrap metallic cable components with 10-mil (250-micrometer) pipe-wrapping tape.
Smooth surface contours with electrical insulation putty.
Fireproof cables installed in manholes with one layer of one-half-lapped 3M Scotch 77
or Plymouth-Bishop 53 tape. Apply vinyl side to outside of wrap. Wrap 3M Scotch 27 or
69 tape over fireproofing tape to hold the half-lapped tape in place and prevent
unraveling.
Band arc-proofing tape with 1-inch- (25-mm-) wide bands of half-lapped, adhesive,
glass-cloth tape 2 inches (50 mm) o.c.
Fireproof all three-phase cables together ending a minimum of 6 feet (1.83 m) from the
splice or connectors, and then individually wrap each phase conductor up to the splice or
connector. This works best if the individual wraps are applied first, and then the triplexcables are wrapped afterward to overlap the tape and adequately protect all cable
surfaces.
Completely cover each individual and triplex cable with fireproofing tape and hand-taped
splices from duct entrance to duct exit.
Extend half-lapped wraps a minimum of 1-inch into all ducts.
Extend the fireproofing tape a minimum of 1-inch onto all splice and T-connector bodies.

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H.

Causes of Termination Failures: Terminations fail in test or in service for one or more of the
following reasons:
1.
Improper crimping, use proper tool for fitting and proper fitting for cable. Check that
correct crimping pressure is applied.
2.
Failure to completely cover mating surfaces with silicone lubricant.
3.
Dirt or moisture in the termination assembly. Usually introduced by dirty hands, dirty
cleaning cloths, or laying termination material on the ground.
4.
Over tightening or under tightening threaded connections. Torque values specified by the
termination manufacturer must be strictly adhered to.
5.
Failure to properly assemble the termination. Contractor shall follow the termination
manufacturers specified procedures, strictly, in detail.

I.

Site and Work Conditions: The site of the work and working conditions and procedures shall
comply with the following:
1.
Clean dry work site a clean dry site shall be provided for constructing all terminations.
Termination work shall be done only in sunny dry weather, unless a heated and lighted
enclosure for the work is provided by the Contractor.
2.
Clean drop cloths shall be provided for laying of parts and tools.
3.
Hand cleaning supplies packaged cleaning tissues impregnated with an evaporating
cleaning compound and clean dry cotton cloths shall be provided for the termination
workmen to clean and dry their hands.
4.
Adequate lighting natural or artificial lighting provided by the Contractor, shall be used
to provide not less than 200 footcandles on the work to be assembled.
5.
Manufacturer's instructions work will be permitted at such time as the termination
manufacturers installation and assembly instructions are at work site and easily available
to the termination workmen.
6.
Required tool set all tools required for assembly shall be at the work site prior to
beginning termination. The set shall include:
a.
Cable shears and hacksaw (or rotating blade cable cutter). Roughing cut may be
made with shears. Final cable cut shall be made with hacksaw or rotating blade
cable cutter.
b.
Crimping tool with proper dies for conductors terminated, including grounding
cable and ground leads from ground adapters.
c.
Torque wrench (and spanner wrench for 600 amp).
d.
Rotary blade insulation cutter and sharp knife.
e.
Sand paper and insulation file.

3.1.1.4

CABLE GROUNDING:

A.

Ground shields of all shielded cable at terminations, splices, and separable insulated connectors.
Ground metal bodies of terminators, splices, cable and separable insulated connector fittings,
and hardware in accordance with manufacturers written instructions. Use cable shield adaptor
kits, unless noted otherwise.

B.

Connect the primary cable grounding conductors to the ground lug at the transformers and in
turn to the ground rod.

C.

The shields of all primary cable terminations shall be bonded to the local ground in each piece
of equipment.

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D.

Bare #4/0 AWG, copper 600 volt, equipment ground conductor shall be provided in all medium
voltage cable runs.

E.

Ground all cable shields to new #4/0 AWG bare copper ring around interior of each vault. Bond
ring to new ground rods and to new #4/0 bare copper conductors in medium voltage conduit
runs.

F.

For grounding cable shield at each termination and splice, use one- or two-hole appropriately
sized compression connectors on cable shields and join connectors using properly sized
corrosion-resistant bolts, lock-washers and nuts. Install washers on the lug side of the
connection. Torque bolts to recommended values. Split-bolt type connectors are not approved.

3.1.1.5

INSTALLATION OF CABLE ACCESSORIES

A.

Tape for first course on metal objects in contact with cable, such as racks, shall be 10 mil thick,
corrosion protective, moisture resistant PVC pipe wrapping tape.

B.

Fault Indicators: Mount remote 3-phase display unit in location noted:

1.
Vaults: Point 3-phase display face toward ladder.
2.
Switchgear: Flush mounted through housing with 3-phase display on the outside. Provide
label to indicate with circuit is represented.

3.1.1.6

IDENTIFICATION

A.

Identify cables according to Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems."

B.

Cables shall be identified in two locations:

1.
Identify each cable bundle (related A, B and C phase cables) as to manufacturers product
number (MV-105), year installed, voltage (15 kV), conductor size, and Owners circuit
numbering scheme.
2.
Identify each phase cable as to Phase, conductor size, and Owners circuit numbering
scheme.

C.

Identification shall be carried in plastic embossed letter holder permanently secured with black
nylon ty-wraps where the cable emerges into each and all manholes or switchgear. Identification
shall be applied over the fire tapping where present.

D.

The cables shall be identified with a 2 wide band of Scotch 35 colored insulation tape adjacent
to all splices and terminations. The colors shall correspond to the following code.
1.
Phase ATwo red bands
2.
Phase B
Two yellow bands
3.
Phase C
Two blue bands

E.

Equipment grounding conductor

F.

Provide above mentioned identification on all new cables and all existing cables in each
underground vault.

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B.

Testing: Engage a qualified testing and inspecting agency to perform the following field tests
and inspections and prepare test reports:
1.
2.

Perform each visual and mechanical inspection and electrical test stated in NETA ATS.
Certify compliance with test parameters.
After installing medium-voltage cables and before electrical circuitry has been energized,
test for compliance with requirements.

D.

Test medium-voltage cable and accessories in accordance with the requirements of Section
26_08_80_00.

E.

Remove and replace malfunctioning items and retest as specified above.

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